Consolidating Your Debt May Help You In A Tough Economy
by John Brennan The present difficult economy affects each of us differently ... . If you simultaneously have an auto loan, credit card loan, home mortgage and other lines of credit at retail ... of credit have been extended, debt consolidation can help the individual get their life and finances back [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 08:15:18
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Peak Credit & What That May Mean
A: Peak credit, sounds like I hit my limit on my credit cards! I guess its kind of true. For owners of home equity lines of credit, you may have noticed a decrease in your available credit line recently. Why is that? Because credit has peaked, and is now contracting! As banks work [more...]
Date: 2008-08-04 16:55:33
Games Lenders Play, Part VII - Selling Mortgage Accelerator Programs
I thought I'd share this with you as an example of the sort of mind set to beware ... to go ahead, a HELOC (DM: Home Equity Line of Credit) is required to implement the program, so they will need YOU to arrange an "Advanced" (Home Equity) Line of Credit for them (earning you a fully [more...]
Date: 2008-08-05 13:51:55
Equity Line of Credit:Is this the Answer to Your Financial Needs?
by Doc Schmyz We all know by now that home owners have a hidden savings account…its called HOME EQUITY ... Line of Credit? With a typical loan, which deposits a set amount of money in your account and begins ... asking for a new loan when you have paid it back. What can the HELOC be used on?? We can all find [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 19:12:07
Home equity line for real estate investing?
by Doc Schmyz We all know by now that home owners have a hidden savings account…its called HOME EQUITY ... then most credit cards. This fact alone makes it ideal ... Line of Credit? With a normal loan, which deposits a set amount of money in your account and begins [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 10:27:43
Layaway is Making a Comeback
I read an interesting article in the Detroit News about layaway ... to the customer. Now banks are lowering credit card limits and home equity lines, and even consumers ... . Before there were credit cards, stores offered layaway as an option to consumers who may [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 06:13:42
30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls Below 5%
Just when you thought mortgage rates couldn’t get any lower, they did ... guides on how much you should spend on a home and the basics of home equity loans and lines ... their credit might not be up to par, but they might lack sufficient home equity. The “underwater” problem [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 09:49:00
Walking Away Relieved When Deals Were Rejected
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports from Pennsylvania. “This is supposed to be a buyer’s market ... , but don’t close a deal. Sellers sit and wait, confident that someone will pay their price - eventually.” ... We refinanced and took out a home-equity line of credit several years ago to help make ends meet [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 15:50:35
Out-of Work Stress
I’ve been getting a lot of letters from people asking how to cope with job loss. HB wrote: My husband was just downsized out of his job ... severance pay. We do not have any savings to speak of but have money available on a line of credit and do not owe on credit cards. We own our own home. I want to plan around the scenario that he may [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 18:07:44
Out-of Work Stress
I’ve been getting a lot of letters from people asking how to cope with job loss. HB wrote: My husband was just downsized out of his job ... severance pay. We do not have any savings to speak of but have money available on a line of credit and do not owe on credit cards. We own our own home. I want to plan around the scenario that he may [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 18:07:44
Free Suze Orman Book, Business Tax Software, and More!
I’m always looking at monthly services that we have and finding ways to pay a little less ... . The goal is to facilitate $100 million in loans to American families and businesses. You can vote ... Your Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) From Being Frozen: Max It Out? Buy A Foreclosure For Under [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:29:46
Barriers and Problems Refinancing a Home Mortgage in 2009
My quest to refinance my home mortgage continues. Rates are around 5.00% with no points for a 30 year fixed, last I checked ... with a maximum amount, similar a credit card. You don’t receive a lump sum, but rather withdraw ... for private mortgage insurance (PMI) or take out a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Private Mortgage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 11:00:51
My Husband is Going Back to School
For the last couple years, my husband has been thinking about going back to school ... using a home equity line of credit. However, we need to consider getting a student loan. Taking [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:15:58
Eliminating Debt in 5 Easy Steps
by John Major It is unfortunate that in today’s economy, debt rules all. From the deepest spots of our wallets, we have charged ourselves to the point of no return. The commercials and ads promising a better car, newer home and more of this and that are all based on lines of credit and bank loans. Our children have been raised in this economy where paying for something means a monthly payment and a low or high interest rate; this is why debt elimination is needed. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-24 11:39:25
Is a Home Equity Second Mortgage Right for You?
Second mortgage Home equity loans are an extremely popular source of credit. Lenders offer dozens of varieties of loans making it very easy to tap the equity in your home ... equity lines that come with fixed interest rates. Many lenders charge upfront fees and large amounts [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 08:44:29
Ten Mortgage Tips I Learned From Past Three Home Purchases
Bottom Line: I highlight some of my personal lessons learned from three home purchases conducted over the past six years. 1. Read “106 Mortgage Secrets All Home Buyers Must Lean – But Lenders Don’t Tell” by Gary Eldred, PhD. First third of book is dedicated to people that need help with credit or qualifying for expensive [more...]
Date: 2008-12-25 15:00:00
How to Receive Money from Reverse Mortgage
by Mulroony Vanrock A senior gentleman called me last Friday ... we might loan on his home given it’s current value. I pulled out my supercomputer, punched ... a reverse mortgage line of credit. In this instance the mortgage company alots a loan amount. The borrower [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 07:01:18
?Countrywide VA Foreclosure
If you’re looking for a home at a bargain price, you may want to consider a Countrywide VA Foreclosure ... from the bank or lending institution, but the VA guarantees the loan. In spite of this, many ... loans, lines of credit and more. They are also the lender that handles more VA mortgage loans than any [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 06:17:02
What will Citi sell? - BloggingStocks
What will Citi sell? BloggingStocks - 5 hours ago ... a 3799 branches around the world that offer car loans, home-equity lines and personal "debt-consolidation" loans to repay credit cards and other bills. ... [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 13:53:46
Home Equity Financing Options - Should You Get a Home Equity Loan?
div style=’float: right; width: 100px; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; background-color: #FFFFCC;’font size=1font color=’#cc0000′bTip! ... for consolidating or eliminating high interest credit card debts. This way, you are able to pay off ... access to emergency cash may opt for an equity line of credit. However, if you are not interested [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 15:30:50
Refinancing vs Line of Credit
Refinancing vs line of credit are two popular options you have when deciding the best way to take equity out of your home. Sometimes it makes sense to establish a line of credit. But in other situations it’s better to get a cash back refinance mortgage loan. You can find out which loan is best for your situation by doing some simple math [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 03:29:21
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