Archive for December, 2005

Mortgage Term Glossary of Common Terms Used During the Mortgage Process

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

APR - This stands for Annual Percentage Rate. It enables you to compare the full cost of the mortgage. Rather than just being an interest rate, it includes up front and ongoing costs of taking out a mortgage. The formula for calculating APR is set by Government Regulations and therefore enables direct comparison of the cost of mortgages.

Capital and …

New Home Purchase

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

So the time has come for you to purchase a new home. Purchasing a new home is by far one of the largest financial transactions you will ever make in your life, so you will want to take your time and learn as much as you can about the mortgage industry.

The first question that comes to peoples minds when …

Bankruptcy and Buying a Home: Can You Still Get Approved?

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Can you still get approved for a mortgage loan after a bankruptcy? The answer is yes. While a bankruptcy is a negative reflection of your credit worthiness, the key to re-establishing or improving credit history is obtaining new lines of credit after a bankruptcy. Thus, several lenders are willing to offer loans to individuals with a bankruptcy. Buying a home …

Refinancing After Bankruptcy: Is Refinancing Your Home a Good Idea?

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Refinancing your home after a bankruptcy is similar to purchasing a new home. A refinance creates a new mortgage to replace the existing mortgage. Thus, you are required to complete loan applications and pay closing costs and other fees. Some believe that obtaining credit following a bankruptcy is impossible. However, this is the best way to rebuild your credit. Some …

Home Mortgage Refinancing: How To Shop Lowest Mortgage Rates And Survive It

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Spend a little time online and you’ll be bombarded with ads screaming that the best home equity loan or home refinancing deal is just a click away. As a matter of fact it seems the most eye catching multi-colored 3D ads are all related to financing or refinancing your home.

It’s no wonder there’s all that hype, the home finance …

Mortgage Loans After Bankruptcy: 3 Tips on Getting Approved

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Purchasing a home after a recent bankruptcy is not impossible. Although most lenders recommend that you wait at least 24 months before applying for a mortgage, there are ways to obtain a mortgage loan sooner. Lenders are generally willing to approve recent bankrupt individuals for a home loan. The home or property serves as the collateral. Thus, if you default …

Home Refinancing: It’s Time to Refinance Your Home

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Many people are looking to refinance their home as a means of pulling money from their rapidly rising real estate. The intent may be to reduce other debts, finance a vacation or maybe you’re just looking at refinancing your home as a means of getting a better deal. But are all better deals good deals with looking at home refinacing …

Why Get a Home Equity Loan?

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

If you’re a homeowner, chances are that you’ve been deluged with offers from finance companies to lend you money based on the equity you have invested in your home. A home equity loan is a loan extended to you that is secured by your home. The amount of the loan is based on how much ‘equity’ you have invested in …

Getting a Mortgage Quote Online

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

If you are interested in buying a home then you are certainly shopping for a mortgage quote from a variety of different lenders. This is important because when you have more than one mortgage quote you can compare the different lenders and find the one that is best for you. Frequently, the average mortgage quote online will be lower than …

A Second Mortgage Vs. A Home Equity Loan

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Second Mortgage Tip #1 One Time Expenses

A second mortgage is the preferred option if you have a one time big expense you need to cover. Examples of this include remodeling your kitchen, paying for a wedding, or buying a new car. In these instances a second mortgage will probably work best for you; however this will depend on the …