Mortgage Brokers - The Nuts and Bolts

Author: Dan Lewis

Using a mortgage broker to shop for home loans can make the borrowing process a lot less stressful than doing it yourself. Here are the nuts and bolts on getting a good broker.

Competent Mortgage Brokers

There are a couple of obvious situations where going with a mortgage broker makes perfect sense. If you have less than perfect credit, a mortgage broker is going to be able to open your eyes to numerous loan options a traditional bank would never tell you about. If the idea of handling the mass of paperwork involved in the loan application scares you, a mortgage broker is definitely going to be a savior since they will take on that burden. Still, how do you know if you are talking to a competent broker?

The first issue to address when considering whether to use a mortgage broker is scope. Scope refers to the number of different lenders the mortgage broker works with in home financing. Generally speaking, the more lenders the broker works with, the better mortgage options you will get and, ultimately, the better financing. A good mortgage broker should have at least eight different lenders they work with and be able to go find others should your particular situation call for a special financing package. If the broker identifies only two or three lenders, you need to move on to the next broker.

The second biggest issue is the mortgage broker's knowledge of the lending industry. By knowledge of the industry, the broker should be able to identify multiple lending programs and the various lenders and options for each. For instance, you might ask the broker who he works with and the loan options available for a person with a 580 [poor] credit score. Further, ask the broker if he has arranged funding for such loans before and the specifics of the loans used. If the broker shows a depth of knowledge and starts rattling on about options, you've found the correct broker. If they don't, you haven't.

Broker Fees

Mortgage brokers are paid upon performance. If they don't get you a loan, they don't get paid. The positive aspect of this is you can be the mortgage broker is going to bust their tail coming up with a solution for your problem. The negative aspect is you need to make a determination as to whether the options give to you are good loans for your situation. The commission of a mortgage broker is typically paid out of the loan proceeds, but costs such as appraisals are your responsibility. The broker should have no problem telling you their commission rate on the loan.

If you don't trust banks to give you the best deal or have been turned down by a lender, mortgage brokers are a great way to find good deals. Understand the nuts and bolts of what they do and you are on your way to getting a loan.

About the author: Dan Lewis is with http://www.gwhomeloans.com - a San Diego mortgage brokers providing San Diego home loans. Visit http://www.gwhomeloans.com/services.html to learn more about options on San Diego mortgages from a San Diego mortgage broker company.

Reverse Mortgage Fears

Author: Tim Paul

Estimates indicate that there is a target population of some 8.8 million senior households that both qualify for and are good potential candidates for HUD's home equity conversion mortgage (HECM)program. (Under an HECM loan, a lender advances money to a elderly homeowner, in the form of a series of fixed monthly payments, a line of credit on which the borrower may draw, or a combination. The senior homeowner is not required to make any payments on the loan so long as he or she remains in the house. The lender collects the loan balance--which includes the accrued interest and other charges as well as the amounts paid out--when the house is sold or the owner dies.)

Yet in the most recent federal fiscal year, just 43,131 HECM loans were originated; over the sixteen year history of the program, a total of 162,268 HECMs have originated, representing only a tiny share of the potential market.

There are some obvious and tangible factors that help explain this low market penetration, most notably the high origination fees and closing costs relative to amounts that can be borrowed through the program. Less obvious are the intangible psychological fears that may prevent senior homeowners from stepping into a reverse mortgage. Being aware of these factors can help potential borrowers more clearly assess their own situation and make a more calculated decision about whether or not a reverse mortgage is right for them:

Fear of Giving-up a Hard-Earned Goal - Most elderly homeowners have spent their working lives focused on the goal of ""paying off the mortgage."" Taking out a reverse mortgage is, in essence, a decision to do a complete turnabout and initiate the process of growing a new mortgage. For some seniors, this just doesn't make sense, no matter how rational the decision to trade-in home equity for better living standards in later life may appear to a detached observer.

Fear of Being Suckered - HECMs are administered, heavily regulated and insured by federal government agencies (in particular HUD). From the standpoint of protecting innocent borrowers from ruthless lenders, HECMs are about as ""safe"" a mortgage product as can be imagined. Yet there are true horror stories from the pre-HUD reverse mortgage era about seniors being forced to sell their homes or losing them to foreclosure. Unfortunately, these stories have now become urban legends and still taint the phrase ""reverse mortgage"".

A related issue is the ongoing problem of elderly homeowners being contacted by ""home repair"" companies, annuity salespersons, and other pitch-men promoting the reverse mortgage as the ideal way to pay for their valuable product or service. The tacky nature of this type of solicitation further increase doubts and fears about whether reverse mortgages are truly legitimate.

Fear of Financial Complexity - There is no question that reverse mortgages are complex financial tools. Moreover, by their very nature they run counter to many of the golden financial management rules that senior homeowners have strived to abide by over their adult lives - i.e. ""reduce debt"", ""avoid high transaction fees"", ""grow your home equity"", etc. Largely because of the complexity, HUD requires all HECM applicants to participate in counseling sessions to ensure they have full understanding of the reverse mortgage process and the other alternatives that may be available. Yet, while necessary and well-intended, the counseling requirement itself may scare-off some potential applicants who feel that they just won't be capable of digesting all the new information presented.

Fear of Not Leaving an Inheritance - For many seniors, the desire to leave an inheritance to children or grandchildren is quite strong - even to the point of accepting a more modest than necessary lifestyle to ensure that an estate survives them. Seniors who have this goal and whose largest asset is their homestead, clearly will perceive that a reverse mortgage runs directly counter to their strong bequest motive.

Fear of Sacrificing Future Flexibility - To be a sensible financial decision, a reverse mortgage should equate to a conscious decision by the homeowner to stay put for the long term - minimally 5-7 years and, ideally, for the rest of the homeowners' lives. Obviously, this commitment is especially difficult for the elderly homeowner. Death, long-term illness or incapacity and similar issues weigh heavily on the minds of many seniors and make long-term housing commitments especially stressful.

To a large extent, further growth in the reverse mortgage area will depend on the success of efforts to educate the target population. Some observers feel that the next generation of retirees -i.e. Baby Boomers - will enter their retirement years with a far greater understanding of financial matters and with less aversion to indebtedness. This may prove true but the reverse mortgage concept is so fundamentally different from what people are used to that overcomming the fears of potential borrowers will remain a challenge.

About the author: Tim Paul is a financial management executive. His websites focus on personal finance issues including HELOC Loans and

reverse mortgages .

Deciding Whether to Refinance a Mortgage Loan

Author: John Mussi

If you're considering whether or not to refinance your mortgage loan, you may find that the decision that you make will influence your finances for years to come. Refinancing can be a powerful tool to save money and receive better interest rates and loan terms, but if you enter into a refinance loan without taking the time to consider the options and potential ramifications then you might end up spending more on the refinance than you would have on the original mortgage loan.

To help you in making this important decision you'll find below a listing of several factors that should be considered before making your final choice.

The information provided will hopefully assist you in making the decision that's right for you and your current situation.

Mortgage Payments and Equity

The first thing that you should take into consideration when thinking about refinancing a loan is the amount that you have thus far paid against your original mortgage. Any potential refinance lender will look at how long you've been making mortgage payments and how much equity you've managed to build up in your home.

Since you'll be borrowing the amount remaining on the original mortgage and once again using your home as collateral, the more of your original debt you've managed to repay then the more likely you are to receive a good offer for a refinance loan... as a general rule, you should have already been making payments for at least one or two years. Some cases may come along where it's too good of a deal to pass up, of course.

Evaluating the Market

Once you've taken the time to consider whether or not you've made enough payments on your original mortgage loan to refinance, you should begin looking at the lending market to determine whether or not it would be worth it to get a new loan. The loan market and interest rates may have decreased since your original mortgage loan... but they may have increased instead, depending upon how the economy has been doing in the time since you received your first mortgage. Investigate lending rates and the market at large to avoid applying for a refinance loan only to end up with a higher interest rate than the one that you originally had.

Determining Potential Savings

Once you've done some of your preliminary research, it's time to determine how much you might stand to save by refinancing. Using either a compound interest formula or an online mortgage payment calculator, determine what the monthly payment would likely be at current interest rates for the amount that you need to borrow. You're looking for a significant savings from your current payments, since it likely wouldn't be worth the trouble and the additional fees that may be involved to simply save a little bit from what you're currently having to pay.

If it looks like you might be able to save quite a bit by refinancing in the current market, however, then it's time to start looking for a lender so as to take advantage of the situation.

Finding a Refinance Lender

It's important to remember that a variety of different lenders exist, and that each is likely to offer you a different interest rate. Take the time to shop around at various banks, mortgage companies, and online lenders, requesting quotes and comparing loan offers in the same manner that you would any loan.

Find the loan that serves you best, so that you can get the most out of your refinancing experience.

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About the author: John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help homeowners find the best available loans via the www.directonlineloans. co.uk website.

5 Myths About Mortgage Points

Author: RJ Baxter

Mortgage points are one of the most misunderstood concepts in the mortgage world. On the surface, points are scary, and many consumers equate points with mortgage scams and unnecessary junk fees. However, nothing could be further from the truth.

If utilized correctly, points can be used to save you thousands of dollars through properly structuring your mortgage. So, first of all, what are points?

One point is equivalent to 1% of the loan amount. So, if you are obtaining a $300,000 mortgage, one point equals $3000. Points come in two categories, origination and discount points. Although both origination and discount points are technically the same thing, origination points are typically a fee that a mortgage company charges to do your loan where as discount points are points used to discount the mortgage or lower your rate.

The 5 Myths:

So now that you understand the basics of what mortgage points are, here are the 5 most common myths about mortgage points.

1. Points are a fee that goes to the lender. Technically, this is correct. Points do go to the broker, however, an honest broker will help you obtain a lower interest rate if you choose to pay points.

2. Points must be charged on every transaction. Not true. Brokers get paid two ways- through points and/or through ""yield spread premium"" or a percentage paid to them directly from the lender. If the broker charges points, the yield spread premium will be zero or negative, and if the broker does not charge points, he or she will make a percentage from the lender for their services. Here is an example:

""No Points"" Loan Program: 30 year fixed Loan Amount: $200,000 Rate: 6.375% Points: 0 Cost of points: $0 Monthly payment: $1247.74

""One Point"" Loan Program: 30 year fixed Loan Amount: $200,000 Rate: 6.0% Points: 1 Cost of points: $2000 Monthly Payment: $1199.10

Points should always be your choice. In this scenario, you would save $48.64 per month in the form of a lower payment by paying an up front point cost of $2000. Carefully consider whether you will be in the home long enough to recover the cost of the points before making this decision. 3. Points are tax deductible. This is partially true. When you purchase a home, points are tax deductible in their entirety in the year you purchase the home. In a refinance transaction, you must ""amortize"" the cost of the points over the term of the loan. In other words, if you have a 30 year loan, in the case of a refinance, you can only write off 1/30th of the cost of the points each year for 30 years.

4. Points are paid up front. Many consumer mistakenly think that mortgage points must be paid out of pocket before their transaction closes. This is not true. Points are charged at closing as part of the settlement charges.

5. Points can be used to buy down the rate as low as you want to go. Points are used to obtain a lower interest rate, however, some clients have asked me if they can pay, for example, 5 points to lower their rate to an extremely low rate. Unfortunately, this cannot be accomplished for two reasons.

First of all, predatory lending laws prohibit a broker's total fees to exceed a certain percentage of the loan amount. Second, there is always a threshold with every loan program where the lender makes it unattractive to continue to buy down the rate. In other words, perhaps you can ""buy down"" the rate .375% for each of the first two points. The lender will likely make it unattractive to use additional points, only allowing you to better your rate by .125% for each additional point beyond 2 points. This is because there is an ebb and flow of money in the economy, and mortgage paper at an unusually low rate is not as hot of a commodity for lenders to have in their portfolio.

I hope that you now feel more comfortable with the concept of mortgage points. It is critical that you find an honest mortgage broker who is looking out for your best interests and can give you an analysis of the long term effects of different loan structures based on your unique situation. With hundreds of loan programs available in the marketplace, it is only through careful consideration of your needs and long term financial goals that the right decision can be made.

About the author: RJ Baxter has been a mortgage consultant for four years. RJ utilizes his teaching background through educating consumers and advocating ethical business practices in the mortgage industry. RJ has received several awards for excellence and loan volume and has consistently ranked in the top ten among over 400 loan consultants at PrimeLending. To access more of RJ's articles or read more about RJ or PrimeLending, please visit www.rjbaxter.com.

When to Apply for a Second Mortgage

Author: John Mussi

If you're considering applying for a second mortgage, you might be wondering whether or not it's the right decision to make. On one hand, you need the money... but on the other hand, you might not be wanting the additional debt to repay.

Before deciding one way or another whether you should apply for a second mortgage, you should take the time to weigh your options and consider the potential uses of the loan.

Below you'll find some additional information about how a second mortgage works, and the options and uses that might help you to make your decision.

Defining the Second Mortgage

As the name implies, a second mortgage is an additional loan that you take out on your home. You may take out a second mortgage after your original mortgage has been paid off, or in some cases you might take it out while you're still making payments on the original mortgage. Either way, it's a major decision to make... after all, you're taking out a loan on the value of your house.

You might find that there isn't really an alternative method to get the money that you need, however, and decide that the second mortgage really is necessary after all.

Weighing Your Options

In order to determine whether or not you actually need a second mortgage, you should consider what other options might be available to get the money that you need for whatever reason. If you think that you might be able to get by with a smaller loan, then perhaps you should consider an alternative form of collateral such as an automotive title.

If you find that you still need to borrow a large amount and that there isn't really any alternative collateral that you could use to cover it, then a second mortgage might be the type of loan that you're looking for.

Uses of a Second Mortgage

A second mortgage could be used for a variety of different purposes... you might use it to pay for new construction, to finance a new business, or even to pay for going back to school or getting your children into a nice college.

Regardless of the reason that you apply for a second mortgage, it's important that you make a proper estimate of exactly how much money you're going to need so that you can get it all with a single loan.

Debt Relief

Of course, there is one other use of a second mortgage that is popular today that might not create as much finance-related stress as some of the other uses. Many people use a second mortgage as a type of debt consolidation loan, borrowing money against their house to pay off other debts and loans possibly including the remnants of the original mortgage. The advantage of this is that they are left with only the one payment to make each month, so getting a second mortgage might actually make your life a bit easier.

Alternative to Traditional Financing

When looking for a lender for your second mortgage, it's important not to limit yourself simply to traditional banks. There are a variety of mortgage companies, finance offices, and online lenders that are more than willing to work with you to get you the best interest rates and loan terms.

Some of these lenders will charge higher rates and fees than traditional banks, but some of them may be lower... it's important to explore all of your options in order to make sure that you don't let a good deal pass you by.

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About the author: John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help homeowners find the best available loans via the www.directonlineloans. co.uk website.

Mortgage Brokers

Author: Dan Lewis

When applying for a home loan, it can be difficult to ascertain your options and the best deal out there. Mortgage brokers can help you shop for the best loan for your situation.

Mortgage Brokers

A mortgage broker is an independent professional assisting homebuyers with their mortgage needs. Instead of a loan officer for a bank, a mortgage broker typically works with tens or even hundreds of lenders. This independence lets mortgage brokers hunt for loans that fit the credit history and particular lending needs of a person.

Let's assume you have less than stellar credit when you apply for a loan at ABC Lender. The lender pulls your credit report and determines you don't qualify for any of the loans offered by the lender. The lender is going to drop you like a rock and move onto the next potential borrower.

Now, let's make the same assumption regarding your credit score, but put a mortgage broker in the place of a lender. The mortgage broker is going to look at your credit score, income and overall borrowing circumstance. The broker is then going to give you options and a recommendation regarding the best loan for you. Instead of hoping to get financing, you are now in a situation where you are evaluating the best financing options.

Mortgage brokers can help anyone, but are particularly valuable in two circumstances. The two circumstances are bad credit and document overload.

If you have bad credit, even horrible credit, a mortgage broker is going to be able to hunt down loan options. Many people make the mistake of believing bad credit precludes them from getting a loan. It doesn't. The loan terms may require more points or a higher interest rate, but bad credit doesn't preclude home ownership.

For some borrowers, the monstrous amount of paperwork required in the loan process can be overwhelming. When you use a mortgage broker, the documentation is all taken over by the broker and his staff. In fact, mortgage brokers have people known as processors on their staff who do nothing but compile, organize and process all the documentation needed for loans. The do this everyday and are masters of the process.

The decision to use a mortgage broker is often a good one. A good broker is going to help you get the best loan while making the actual loan process a lot easier than going it alone.

About the author: Dan Lewis is with http://www.gwhomeloans.com - a San Diego mortgage brokers providing San Diego home loans. Visit http://www.gwhomeloans.com/services.html to learn more about options on San Diego mortgages from a San Diego mortgage broker company.

An guide to Interest Only Mortgage

Author: Daniel Reed

A mortgage is ""interest only"" if the scheduled monthly mortgage payment - the payment the borrower is required to make --consists of interest only. The option to pay interest only lasts for a specified period, usually 5 to 10 years. Borrowers have the right to pay more than interest if they want to. An interest only mortgage means your monthly payments cover only the interest on the loan. They do not pay off the amount you owe. So, at the end of the mortgage term, assuming you have made all the interest payments, you will owe the same amount that you borrowed at the beginning.

An interest only mortgage stays the same throughout the mortgage term. Interest and a premium to an investment scheme are paid monthly. At the end of the term, the proceeds from the investment vehicle are intended to repay the mortgage. The amount will depend on the performance of the investment scheme. If you choose an interest only mortgage you are responsible for ensuring that you have sufficient funds available to repay your mortgage at the end of the term.

For What Types Of Borrowers Are Interest Only Mortgages Suitable?

Interest-only mortgages are for borrowers who have a valid use for a lower initial required payment, and are prepared to deal with the consequences. A valid example is the young borrower with a long time horizon who invests in a diversified portfolio of common stock. This should generate a yield of 9% or more over a long period. Another is business owners who might earn a high return investing in their own businesses.

Ask yourself whether you are disciplined enough to make the payment to principal when you aren't obliged to. Ask yourself whether you are comfortable with the risk that the expected higher income won't materialize.

What Hazards Should You Watch Out For An Interest Only Mortgages?

The major hazard is being deceived into accepting an interest-only mortgage that does not meet any of the suitability tests described above. The deceptions are about alleged desirable features of interest-only that don't in fact exist.

The main advantage to an interest only mortgage is initially seen in the payments you make to your lender. The fact that you will only be repaying your interest here means that your monthly payments will be much lower than they would be for a repayment product.

If your investment does not give you good enough returns, you won't have enough money to repay the capital owed. So, it's vital to take good and qualified advice before buying an interest only product and then to track your investment progress on a regular basis.

You also need to consider the fact that the rates you get for an interest only mortgage may not be as favourable as those on offer for repayment mortgages.

About the author: Daniel Reed is the author of

An Guide to Interest Only Mortgage . He is the chief editor for http://www.funinusa.com .

A beginners' Guide to mortgage UK

Author: Ann Gibson

The decision to mortgage house does not in any way show that you are not emotionally attached to your house. On the other hand, it was your concern for the house that restrained you from selling it. As compared to the sale of house, mortgage is a much better option. You continue holding the house and living there for as many years as you want.

The only problem however is that the loan provider has kept lien on home to himself, and keeps using it as a stick to exhibit what can be the consequences of being irregular on the mortgage repayments. In the worst of circumstances, when the borrower has not repaid the mortgage, the loan provider has the right to repossess home.

What can the borrower do in such circumstances? There is not much to do once the loan provider has made up his mind to repossess home. Recovering home from the loan provider in such cases will be much more costly.

A more effective solution to the problem would be to go by the rules. Continue paying as much has been decided between you and the loan provider, and try to be disciplined in repayments.

This isn't as difficult a solution as most of us will think. The following illustration would make things clearer. For a person who earns a monthly income of ?100, it will be difficult to pay ?30 at a time. However, when he is required to pay ?1 over a period of 30 months, it will be relatively easier. The monthly installment method of repaying mortgages uses the same concept. The borrower will be required to pay a monthly installment every month. This goes towards amortising the mortgage balance over the specified term.

There are other methods for paying off the mortgage too. Among the alternative methods, interest only mortgage repayment is the most important. An interest only mortgage repayment method allows borrower to pay only interest on the mortgage. Thus, at the end of the term the balance remaining unpaid is the amount actually taken. How the balance of the mortgage will be repaid at the end of the term will further categorise mortgages into pension mortgage and endowment mortgage.

Pension mortgage employs the pension for disbursing the unpaid mortgage balance. Normally 25% of the pension is available tax-free to every borrower. Pension is the result of contribution of the employer and the employees over the work life of the borrower. Thus, utilizing pension for repaying mortgage will not be much burdensome to the borrower.

Endowment method of paying off mortgages will utilize the amount saved by borrower in an endowment policy over a period. Since, the endowment policy will be invested in shares and stocks; there are chances of the endowment fund growing profitably. Similarly, there are chances of the endowment fund not faring properly and resulting in loss to the borrower.

Mortgages are commonly classified into three, depending on the borrower and the purpose for which it is being used. A first time buyer mortgage is for the borrowers who are buying house for the first time. Mortgage terms may differ for this kind of borrowers in order to incorporate the relative weakness of their finances. These borrowers become eligible for discounted rates of interest.

Another classification of mortgages is buy to let mortgage. Buy to let mortgage, as the name suggests will be for borrowers who already have a home and they want to use the new home for letting out on hire. A distinct feature of this type of mortgage is that the borrower will pay monthly installment through the rental received.

Finally, there are council right to buy mortgages. Council right to buy mortgage are for the people who have been living as council tenants. They have got an opportunity to buy the council home. Because of the lack of personal resources, they use the council right to buy mortgage.

Because of the home serving as collateral, interest rate is at an all time low on mortgages. Always seek a mortgage from prestigious loan providers in the UK. The quality of the mortgage deals arranged by them is excellent. Also, there is no fear of several additions to the mortgage in the form of extra fees.

We have always stressed on the need for good decision making on mortgages. Good decision making ensures that mortgage is safely repaid and the worst fear of losing home on repossession never comes true.

About the author: Loan borrowing is like once in a life time decision and much is at stake. It is indeed not a good thing that many people are misguided into taking loans that are not appropriate to their financial situation. This leads to many allied misgivings. As a financial consultant the only driving force of Ann Gibson is to provide proper knowledge. Because knowledge in respect to loan borrowing is power and exudes financial benefits.He works for mortgag

Get your business on the road to success with a commercial mortgage

Author: Nidhi

Get your business on the road to success with a commercial mortgage

Has it always been your dream to get your name enlisted among Fortune 500's top business people? Do you have the acumen and the passion for your business and of course that perfect business plan, which is so crucial to any business' success? Yes? Then, what are you waiting for? Get started! Oops! There is one hitch. You don't have the money to buy the commercial property that you have your eyes set on.

Guess what! There is a solution to this and the name of the solution is commercial mortgage . A commercial mortgage is quite similar to a residential mortgage . It implies drawing out a loan to purchase a property for commercial purposes . The property may be a piece of land that you want to carry out constructions on later, or a factory, a retail store, or even an eating joint. But there is a catch. Whatever property you may buy, you have to pledge it as security for your mortgage . This gives your lender a legal claim on your property until you pay back the loan .

A commercial mortgage can not only be used to finance the purchase of buildings or land for commercial purposes but may also be used for buying business assets like plant or machinery.

A commercial mortgage may be availed for anywhere between 12 months to 25 years. You also have the option of choosing between fixed rate and variable rate mortgages. A fixed rate mortgage affixes your monthly installments, while a variable rate mortgage varies the amount that you have to pay on monthly basis.

A commercial mortgage proves to be a much favourable alternative than an unsecured business loan . The reason behind this is that commercial mortgages carry a lower rate of interest because of the security they bring along. But of course your own credit worthiness has a far deeper impact on the interest rate. An exceptionally good credit record is rewarded with a low interest rate while a poor credit score will make you suffer the repercussion of an exorbitant rate of interest .

Commercial mortgage seekers who have a poor credit score can take heart in the fact that there is an ever-budding market of sub prime lenders who exclusively deal in the business of lending to people who aren't blessed with exemplary credit scores. What's more there are a lot of online sites that allow you to apply online for an adverse credit commercial mortgage .

So, don't delay your dreams anymore. Avail a commercial mortgage and get your hands on that ever-elusive capital .

About the author: Seek.uk Nidhi http://www.seek.uk.com

Bad credit mortgage - Mortgage where bad credit history is rewarded

Author: Agnes powel

Before you could visit the lender for a mortgage deal on your home, you were not very sure of the kind of deals that you could clinch. The primary obstacle, as you felt, was your bad credit history. To add to the fears, there were a few friends of yours who held that the deals offered to you will not be at par with the regular mortgages.

Nevertheless, before you decide not to mortgage in apprehension of bad deals, let us make it clear that mortgages generally do not give much importance to bad credit history. Through this article, we will inform borrowers of bad credit mortgages which are basically mortgages for the people with bad credit history.

Why does the loan provider ignore bad credit history while offering bad credit mortgage? Do they not fear for the non payment of the amount lent? Borrowers with bad credit history do pose a risk on the loan provider. It is difficult to say that an individual will not default this time, when there have been several instances of defaults in the past.

Therefore, how loan providers, who are considered astute financers, agree to lend to borrowers with bad credit is open to questions. However, it will be incorrect to term this as a generosity of the loan providers. The decision to lend bad credit mortgage is primarily influenced by the credit score of borrowers. Credit score is prepared by taking into account the borrowers' credit file. FICO score, which is accepted by the major credit reference agencies, are accepted by the lenders too.

Borrower with a credit score of 720 and above will have the loan providers running after them to take mortgage deals. Borrowers who have a credit score in the range of 600-700 too can get good deals in mortgages. However, borrowers who earn a score of 500 and below are the ones who form the customers of bad credit mortgage.

Through the proceeds of bad credit mortgage, the borrower will purchase or construct house. If the home purchased is his first home, the borrower can become eligible for the discounts available to a first time buyer in a first time buyer mortgage.

The amounts available under bad credit mortgage will not be as large as the regular mortgages. A larger deposit will be demanded from the borrower. While the deposit on regular mortgages ranges up to 25%, the percentage of deposits under bad credit mortgage may go much higher. Deposit shows that the borrower is committed towards the mortgage. If borrower fails to repay mortgage, he loses on the deposit too.

The issue of interest rate on bad credit mortgages is largely disputable. Many loan providers allege that their act of approving the borrower for mortgage was a rare event; the borrowers wouldn't have been able to mortgage their house had they not associated with them. Borrowers who have been refused loans for a few times will easily accept the statement. These borrowers fall prey to the lenders who charge a hefty sum as interest and fees on the bad credit mortgage.

However, determining the reasonable interest rate is not as difficult. The interest rate will not be similar to the interest that borrowers with good credit history have to pay. One can easily decipher the interest rate by making a comparison of interest rates charged by principal banks and financial institutions. Mortgage calculator has a record of the interest rates for several categories of mortgages. By looking into the bad credit mortgage category, you instantly know of the least rates prevalent for the category. To further confirm that the interest rates found are correct (loan calculator may not have been updated on a recent change in interest rates), one can use mortgage quotes. Mortgage quote is an offer by a lender to the borrower to accept bad credit mortgage with some stated terms. By going through the terms documents, one knows of the interest rate.

Another important use of mortgage quotes is to help borrowers in choosing a particular lender. If the terms, including interest rate, are alright with the borrower, and he finds that the terms offered by one particular lender are superior to all others, he can choose the bad credit mortgage deal offered by that lender.

Bad credit mortgages give borrowers a second chance to improve their credit history. Being disciplined in paying off the repayments on bad credit mortgage will give them a positive remark on their credit file and make them eligible for a better mortgage in the future. However, if they choose to follow the same approach as in the past defaulted debts, they will continue using the bad credit mortgages.

About the author: Agnes Powel is a financial analyst by profession. The academic qualification of MBA (Finance) from University of Central England matches his credentials. Years of experience in has given the field of lending him an insight into the various intricacies of the loans market. Through his articles, he tries to share this knowledge with the prospective borrowers.To find Mortgage,first time buyer mortgage,but to let mortgage that best suits y

How to obtain mortgage after bankruptcy

Author: Daniel Reed

Most people probably assume that obtaining a mortgage to after a bankruptcy is out of the question. In fact, many people are able to obtain these mortgage services. Even if you made the mistake of shoring up too much debt and were not able to cope with it at one point in your life, there are still people willing to make money off you by extending a mortgage loan.

This may take some time though. Typically, you may have to wait at least 12 months to qualify for a mortgage. Besides, you need to be ready for less favorable terms than people with super-clean credits - they enjoy the privilege of carrying less risk than you, and the world of finance is all about adequate compensation for the risk.

Rebuilding Good Credit After BankruptcyEstablishing good credit after bankruptcy is essential. The following will help recent bankruptcy filers regain their financial strength:

1.Pay bills on time. This is the single best thing bankruptcy filers can do to build up their credit rating.

2. Acquire and use a secured or unsecured credit card. Just don't charge any more than you can afford to pay off each month.

3. Read your credit report. Errors are possible, and keeping tabs on your progress will help you stay focused on the goal of rebuilding after bankruptcy.

Another thing you might consider is getting assistance from a credit counsellor. This should not be expensive, as in many states they will charge you the minimum amount, and in some you will be able to use their services for free.

About the author: Daniel Reed is the author of ""

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Fha Mortgage Loans - The Benefits Of An FHA Mortgage

Author: Carrie Reeder

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures mortgages to allow low to moderate income families to purchase their own home. With government backing, families can buy a home at a lower initial cost. However, there are limitations with this program.

Mortgage Insurance - Section 203(b)

The FHA provides mortgage insurance, not mortgage loans to families. However, this program can reduce the cost of a home loan by thousands of dollars. The program also encourages lenders to finance mortgages for people who might just miss the underwriting requirements. For example, FHA loans require a smaller down payment.

With FHA's Section 203(b) program, a homebuyer can purchase a new or used one to four family home. However, the buyer has to live in the home.

FHA Benefits

A FHA mortgage allows some borrowers to qualify for the lower interest rates of a conventional loan, rather than using a higher rate sub-prime mortgage. This can save thousands in interest charges.

Required down payments are also smaller. Instead of the typical 10% down, a buyer can put down as little as 3%. The closing costs can also be financed with the mortgage, lowering the initial costs of purchasing a home.

The FHA also limits fees that can be charged to the borrower. For example, the loan origination fee cannot surpass 1% of the mortgage amount.

Drawbacks

FHA loans do have their drawbacks and are not for everyone. For instance, the FHA sets loan limits to ensure the program serves low to moderate income families. You may find with these loan caps that you will need to apply for a conventional or jumbo loan to purchase your home.

You also have to use the house as your primary residence. If you are looking to invest in property or buy a vacation home, then you will need to look at other financing sources.

Applying For FHA Mortgage

FHA insured mortgages are provided through approved financial institution. Fortunately, many of today's lenders are approved. Just like with any type of loan, you should compare rates of different lending companies. An FHA approved institution doesn't necessarily mean they offer the lowest rates.

You can easily find rates and terms online by searching individual sites or using a mortgage broker site. By collecting quotes, you can research rates without hurting your credit score.

About the author: See our Recommended FHA Lenders Online . Carrie Reeder is the owner of ABC Loan Guide , an informational website about various types of loans.

Low Cost Mortgage - Perfect mix of maximum benefit and minimum cost mortgage

Author: Aileene Woul

Have you been planning to use a mortgage loan to buy a home? If yes, I would appreciate your decision. But, you need to look into one more aspect of mortgaging which is really important before you apply for it and that is mortgage costs. Mortgage costs can play a vital role in deciding which mortgage option is best suited for a borrower. Low cost mortgage is what you must be looking for.

Low cost mortgage imply that the mortgage is arranged at low cost so that the borrower can get maximum benefits from a mortgage arranged at minimum cost. Mortgage deal is defined as a contract in which a borrower pledge his property as a security against the loan. Though, each group of people in UK has different needs and expectations but they share a common goal of getting a mortgage deal which involves minimum cost. Mortgage costs will vary depending on the lender, on the type of mortgage applied for and the amount a borrower wants to borrow as a percentage of the value of his home. Before going deeper into how you can minimize the mortgage cost. Let me first explain to you that what are the costs involved in mortgaging. These are various fees that add to the cost of the mortgage making it an expensive deal. Mortgage cost comprise of the following:- ? Arrangement Fee - This fee is charged to cover the lender's cost of setting up mortgage. It is also known as administration fee or setting up costs. Arrangement fees vary from £100 to £300. This fee is payable on completion of the mortgage.

? Application Fee - This fee is less common. With the growing competition among the lenders to attract more and more borrowers, majority of the lenders do not charge any fees for application. This fee is just a way for lenders to increase their profits.

? Valuation - Valuation involves determining the value of the new home of the borrower by the lender in order to confirm that the property is worth at least the value of amount to be borrowed. Valuation protect lender in case a borrower defaults on the mortgage.

? Early redemption penalty- This penalty is charged if borrowers switch the mortgage to another lender within a predefined period. ? Mortgage Indemnity Guarantee Premium - It is levied when the amount a borrower wants to borrow as a percentage of his property value is high. It is a type of insurance that protects lender from any default made by a borrower on the mortgage debt.

These above mentioned fees add to the cost of a mortgage deal and make it more expensive.

Mortgage costs are also affected by the mortgage option you wish to opt for. Popular mortgage options available in the UK finance market are buy to let, first time mortgage, council right to buy, self cert mortgage, pension mortgage, flexible mortgage and reverse mortgage. When choosing the mortgage you need to consider the benefits of the competitive interest rate against any additional costs that may be charged.

Cost involved in a mortgage deal also depends on the lender you choose. In the past, the borrowers had access limited traditional lenders who used to charge heavy fees. But, with the rapid changing technology, borrowers can now apply for a mortgage loan online by using internet.

In the present scenario, the loan market is flooded with infinite number of lenders who must be ready to offer you the mortgage loan. But, you need to stay aware of the costs involved in the mortgage deal. Online lenders usually do not charge any application fees from the borrowers. They offer the convenience of applying for a mortgage loan. You just need to fill up an application form online with some personal details. Online lenders will contact you back with the most suitable option after screening your application form. Search for different lenders and find out the one who can offer you the best mortgage deal at lowest cost.

Mortgage is the best option available in the UK finance market. Many lenders can arrange a mortgage loan at low interest rate. But, a little effort on your side can save you from the pitfalls involved in it. Calculate the cost involved in the entire deal and compare it with the benefits you will be getting from it. If you find that you are on the safer side and will benefit from the mortgage then do not hesitate, this is the best low cost mortgage, go for it.

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Finding the Best Mortgage Refinance Rate

Author: Sara Chambers

You may have become used to the monthly house payment that you make. But for many of us refinancing our homes is a great way to save money, lower the house payment, and unlock some of the equity already built change such as refinancing in the house.

What exactly does it mean to refinance your mortgage? When you refinance you are replacing your current loan with a new loan from another or the same institution. Refinancing could mean switching banks or other financial institutions, or you may even be able to take a new deal from your current lender. In fact, this is recommended if your credit history has a few pock marks. The lender knows your history and will be able to help you out, where as another lender may look badly upon bad credit.

Where to start? To begin, you need to determine whether or not you will actually be better off by moving your mortgage. You need to look around and see if there are deals out there better than your own. Try out an online refinance calculator or refinancing calculator. These calculators have limits, but they give a vague idea of what your month to month will look like. Back your findings up with some substantial advice. Speak to family and friends and locate a mortgage broker who is right for you. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the ""rule of thumb"" is to only get a new mortgage that is at least two interest percentage points below the amount of interest that you currently pay.

Here is a bit of advice. The first piece of advice when you are considering changing your mortgage is to get good advice. Talk to a mortgage broker about the best road for you to take. This is their job; they know what they are talking about. Talk to others who have refinanced their homes. Also, you will want to shop around for the best rate. Check the interest rates in each and every mortgage plan you investigate. Ask for comparables. See where individuals in similar circumstances as you have gone with these companies.

Ask these companies to paint a picture of where you can be in the next five to ten years if you choose to refinance with them. You only want to refinance you can get a better interest rate. Also, consider how long you are actually going to be in your home. The Mortgage Bankers Association claims that the month to month savings may not add up if you are only planning on staying in your home for a year or two. Consider the future closely before going through with a dramatic financial.

About the author: Sara Chambers is a marketing consultant and an internet content manager for

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Mortgage Insurance - Mortgage Life Insurance

Author: Donald Lusan

Mortgage Insurance . You graduate high school and you enter college. You put in four years of intensive study and you graduate. You find a job that is just perfect for you. You reward yourself for your achievement by splurging a bit. Now it is time to put your nose to th grindstone and do some serious saving because you want to own your own house.

Mission accomplished after a fairly short period of time. You have enough for your down payment and accompanying costs and you buy your house. Now you don't want to lose it so you make certain you have the mortgage insurance that the real estate agent recommends. You know, your fire insurance, flood insurance etc. I have not been able to figure this one out but too many homeowners do not own a mortgage life insurance policy that would pay off the balance of the mortgage in the event of premature death. May be it is just an oversight as this type of insurance is so inexpensive.

Probably the largest investment most people make during their lifetime is the purchase of their home. More and more Americans are owning homes today than ever before. Things are better financially in the United States than it has ever been.

You move ahead and you get married, you subsequently have children. I am positive that you would want your wife and children to own their home even if you are not around to make that mortgage payment. Of course your spouse could work but let us look at it this way. If you have young children she may prefer to stay at home and do that very difficult job of raising the children that you both brought into this world. With a good mortgage insurance policy plus other adequate life insurance that would provide an income sufficient for them to live on you wife could stay home.

What is this mortgage insurance anyway? How does it work? To cover their mortgage the popular choice is the decreasing term life insurance policy. Other policies may been used but the decreasing term policy is most often bought to fulfill this need as it was designed specifically to pay of the mortgage balance owed in the event of the death of the homeowner. The face amount decreases every year with the mortgage balance, depending on the mortgage interest rate. The premiums remain level for the duration.

About the author: For more than 40 years Donald has been known for his extensive knowledge of the life insurance business. He has represented some of the largest and best life insurance companies in the United States as well as Canada. His advice is invaluable.

Donald's website is: http://www.lifeinsurancehub.net

The Truth about Bad Credit Loan Mortgage

Author: David Chandler

With the concept of vanity, many people are now despising the fact that whatever is beautiful are the only ones that are accepted in the community. Hence, they uphold the rights of equality and contend that life will never be balance without the negatives live side by side with the positives.

Same thing goes with people who have bad credit. The problem with most people is that they look down on people who have bad credits as if they are the meanest and the most unworthy person here on earth.

For this reason, many people, institutions, agencies, businesses, and other ventures to give these people who have bad credits a second chance to live their life to the fullest.

Today, many people who have bad credits are now enjoying the benefits that most people who have good credit standing are enjoying.

In fact, when it comes to owning a home, which is one of the necessities of human survival, people who have bad credits can get a loan for them to be able to obtain a home mortgage.

However, like any financial decisions, people with bad credits who seek to find any possible home mortgages, must try to saturate the market in order to arrive at the best deal available. This is because most lenders may approve a home mortgage application of a person who has bad credits, but may impose higher interest rates, big monthly payments, shorter term, and stricter regulations.

In most cases, people with bad credit work hand-in-hand with a sub prime lender. It refers to those who offer lending options to people who do not have good credit standing. They are the ones who are willing to take risk when everybody seems too hesitant to do so.

However, before you decide on getting a bad credit loan mortgage for your home from these sub prime lenders, there are certain guidelines that you may use in order to arrive at the best rate. Here is how:

1. Bad credit loans mortgages usually offer higher rates

In many instances, lenders who give bad credit loans or home mortgages may provide higher interest rates. However, their rates may still vary from one company to another. Therefore, it is necessary that the debtor should analyze the deal before they arrive at a conclusion.

2. Shop around and compare

If many lenders have high interest rates, the best thing that you can do is to obtain a bad credit loan mortgage with the lowest among those that are available in the market.

You can only identify the item by shopping and comparing rates and benefits. Try it. You will be on your way to your bad credit loan mortgage.

3. Know the rules

In this kind of game, you should know how to play by the rules. Because if you do not, chances are, you may lose.

Hence, be very careful about rules and terms of the lender concerning your bad credit loan mortgage.

The problem with most people is that they neglect this piece of document, in which they do not just realize how important it is to know whatever was stipulated therein.

4. Be wary of fees, rates, and charges

You should know the rules that go with these three variables.

What usually happens is that a person is buried deep in debt not because of the principal loan amount but because of the accumulated interest rate charges and fees. Therefore, it is best that you have known the exact rules in order to avoid getting charged with late penalties.

5. Know your situation

Even if you have bad credit, but you know that you can afford to make bigger monthly payments to have lower interest rates, it would be better. This will make your repayment for the loan easier and faster.

This goes to show that the result and consequences of getting a bad credit loan mortgage are all dependent on the kind of situation that you have right now.

6. Have a budget and stick to it

The problem with most people who have bad credits is that they get so overwhelmed with the fact that they get a bad credit loan mortgage that they tend to neglect to have a budget for the item that they want to purchase, say, a home. In addition, even if they have a budget, they tend not to conform to it.

Therefore, it is important to stick to your budget in order not get into trouble in case things get out of hand.

7. Research! Research! Research!

It is the best thing that you can do. In fact, it is the most important thing that one should do especially if it involves financial decision-making.

Whether you have bad credit or not, the fact that it is your money that you use in order to pay those monthly financial obligations, it is important to know all the important details about a loan.

Otherwise, you will just end up losing everything.

For more information about bad credit loans and mortgages, visit http://www.badcreditmortgageanswers.com and http://www.badcreditloananswers.com

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Best Home Mortgage Loan - What To Look For In A Mortgage

Author: Carrie Reeder

With a credit score of 680 or higher, you have a plethora of home loan options. Basically, you can choose your terms, but you want to make sure you find the best financing package. That means looking at financing costs, terms, and lenders.

Financing Costs

The most competitive mortgage market is conventional loans, including both fixed-rate and ARM. That means these types of loans have the lowest rates. Add a 20% down payment, and you will have lenders swooning over you.

Fixed-rate home loans offer security of a flat interest rate. You will be paying the same interest rate over the entire life of your mortgage. You can also lock in today's low rates. You always have the option of refinancing if rates do drop.

An ARM provides lower rates with the risk that they will rise in a couple of years. For those homebuyers who plan to move in a couple of years, this financing can save you hundreds in interest charges.

You can also choose a hybrid of the two, offering initial low rates that will lock in after a couple of years.

Terms

The shorter the mortgage, the less you will pay in finance charges. But your monthly payment will be higher with the short term. The most common mortgage is for 30 years, but you can choose a 25, 15, or even a 10 year mortgage. Choosing terms is really based on what you can afford to pay each month.

Lenders

Conventional lenders usually offer the best financing, even if you need an unconventional loan. Jumbo and subprime mortgages can be processed by conventional lenders. They will find underwriters, which will add slightly to the interest rate of your home loan.

Still you want to investigate all your lending options. Begin by collecting rate quotes on a predetermined loan amount. This way you are comparing similar numbers. Also, be looking at fees to make sure interest savings are not offset by high closing costs.

When you have picked a lender, request a bid. This is when the lending institution will actually look at your credit history and give you real numbers. If you aren't happy with the terms, don't be afraid to walk away from the deal. There are many lenders to choose from.

About the author: See my recommended Home Mortgage Lenders online for the lowest rates possible. Carrie Reeder is the owner of ABC Loan Guide, which offers help finding the best home mortgage loans .

Mortgage Refinance Quote Offers Flexibility to Homeowners

Author: Chris Robertson

Over the past several years, the housing market in the U.S. has boomed. Homeowners have watched their home equity balloon as housing prices have soared. In many areas in the U.S., modest homes purchased as recently as seven years ago have doubled or tripled in value. During that same period, interest rates dipped dramatically, allowing a homeowner to obtain a mortgage refinance quote. In refinancing, homeowners lowered monthly payments and often withdrew a portion of their home equity - via home equity loans and home equity lines of credit - to make purchases or pay down consumer debt with higher interest rates.

In a speech given in October 2004, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said, ""Despite average annual mortgage debt growth in excess of 12 percent over the past two years, the financial obligations of homeowners have exhibited little change as a share of their income because mortgage rates have remained at historically low levels. The enormous wave of mortgage refinancing, which ended only in the fall of 2003, allowed homeowners both to take advantage of lower rates to reduce their monthly payments and, in many cases, to extract some of the built-up equity in their homes. In the aggregate, the cash flows associated with these two effects seem to have roughly offset each other, leaving the financial obligations ratio little changed.""

Greenspan continued, saying, ""Indeed, the surge in cash-out mortgage refinancings likely improved rather than worsened the financial condition of the average homeowner. Some of the equity extracted through mortgage refinancing was used to pay down more-expensive, non-tax-deductible consumer debt or to make purchases that would otherwise have been financed by more-expensive and less tax-favored credit.""

According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), historically low mortgage rates caused record numbers of homeowners to obtain a mortgage refinance quote and to sign on the dotted line to refinance their mortgages at lower rates. In a recent report, the FDIC said, ""As mortgage rates bottomed out, refinancing volumes peaked in June 2003, but they have fallen sharply since then...Indeed, the Mortgage Bankers Association recently forecast that the dollar volume of refinancings would decline 57 percent in 2004 from a record $2.5 trillion in 2003.""

More homeowners are seeking a mortgage refinance quote to obtain a home equity line of credit (HELOC). According to the FDIC, these lines of credit have grown about 30 percent annually. The FDIC report states, ""The rationale for homeowners' greater use of HELOCs is straightforward. With consumer spending outpacing income growth in the 2000s, homeowners have turned increasingly to home equity lending as a substitute for consumer credit to finance new consumption, reduce outstanding debt, or purchase a home in a two-loan package deal. The appeal over other more costly credit alternatives derives from the significant advantages of comparatively low interest rates, tax deductibility, and easy availability, since income and cash flow tests matter less for determining credit lines than for credit cards or auto loans. Furthermore, because HELOCs offer the flexibility to draw money only as needed and the convenience of a revolving credit line, borrowers favor HELOCs more and more over closed-end home equity loans. For these reasons, many homeowners are converting the equity in their home into cash through home equity borrowing and making this kind of transaction an increasingly important part of their household finances. With the dramatic decline in mortgage refinancing volumes since mid-2003, a homeowner would more likely choose to tap home equity through a draw on a HELOC rather than extract cash as part of a refinancing.""

Obtaining a mortgage refinance quote is the first step in obtaining a home equity line of credit that homeowners can use for home improvement, debt consolidation, or consumer spending.

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Bad Credit Mortgage Refinance

Author: Jennifer Hershey

Bad Credit Mortgage Refinance

If you are looking to refinance your mortgage but believe you will be unable to because your credit may be challenged by late payments, bankruptcy, charge off's, or unpaid medical bills to name a few, don't worry, there is hope.

There are literally thousands of lenders across the United States that specialize in all different types of mortgage programs for people who have challenged credit.

They are not the typical banks you find down the street from your house that deal with perfect credit only. Nor are they hard money lenders that charge outrageous mortgage rates. They are known as wholesale lenders.

Wholesale lenders work closely with mortgage brokers. Mortgage brokers are the people who work with people looking for mortgages in the way of counseling, educating, and locating a loan for people who find themselves in a unique situation and have trouble finding a loan on their own because their needs may be special.

Keep in mind, wholesale lenders are out there by the thousands, and they are very competitive. So be sure to shop around. Just because you have bad credit, it does not mean that you should be at the mercy of mortgage companies. There are plenty of lenders out there who have programs to lend money to people with bad credit.

The best place to begin your search for a bad credit mortgage refinance would be the internet. Make an attempt to contact no more than four lenders, allow for them to assess your situation, than base your decision on the one that offers you the best deal that meets your needs and budget.

About the author: Jennifer Hershey has more than twenty years of experience in the Mortgage Industry as a loan officer. She is the owner of http://www.explainingmortgages.com/, a mortgage resource site devoted to making mortgage terms and products easy to understand.

2nd Mortgage Loan After Bankruptcy - Get Approved Online With A Sub Prime Lender

Author: Carrie Reeder

A 2nd mortgage loan after a bankruptcy is the easiest way to access cash. With online sub prime lenders, you can qualify for a mortgage as soon as your bankruptcy closes. But for near conventional rates, it is better to wait two years and build a solid credit history.

Bankruptcy And Sub Prime Lenders

Millions of people file for bankruptcy every year for many understandable reasons, such as job loss or illness. Sub prime lenders understand this and are willing to lend to such people

Specializing in high risk loans with unconventional terms, sub prime lenders can work out financing for virtually anyone. Legitimate lenders will offer rates that are competitive with reasonable closing costs.

Bankruptcy Affect On Your 2nd Mortgage Rates

The first two years after a bankruptcy are the most difficult for your credit score. Right after your bankruptcy, you will qualify for ""E"" class loans, the highest rate mortgages.

After a year and a good credit history, you can qualify for better rates with a ""C"" class loan. Rates are typically about 3% to 5% higher than conventional rates. And in two years, you can possibly have an excellent credit score and get prime mortgage rates.

Other factors also affect your mortgage rates. Keeping a large percent of your equity in tact along with cash assets could possibly bump up your credit score.

Comparison Shopping For Better Rates

No matter when you decide to secure a 2nd mortgage, you need to shop loan rates before settling on a lender. Each financing company has its own formula for determining rates and closing costs. A careful search of loan estimates will ensure you get the cheapest rates and fees.

If you don't have a specific lender in mind, start with a mortgage broker site. They partner with several different companies to come up with special offers. From there you can expand your search to individual lender sites.

When you are looking at rates, be sure they include closing costs as well. With some lenders, low rates are available only if you pay thousands up front. You may also want to consider a home equity line of credit if you want to keep loan processing fees to a minimum.

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A Home Mortgage Makes Dreams Come True

Author: David Chandler

Getting a house of your own is a lifetime achievement and a home mortgage helps you in achieving this milestone much earlier than it would otherwise have been possible. In fact, the first home mortgage is also filled with a lot of emotion. A home mortgage is really something that makes dreams come true.

So let us start with understanding what a home mortgage actually is?

A home mortgage is something that allows you to buy a house even if you do not have enough money to pay for it right away. This is made possible by borrowing money from someone and paying it back in monthly installments. The person who lends you money is called the home mortgage lender. The home mortgage lender lends you money for a specific period (up to 30 years) during which you are expected to pay back the money in monthly installments. There are certain terms and conditions associated with the home mortgage agreement and these terms and conditions govern the home mortgage throughout its tenure. Among others, the most important thing is the interest rate that the home mortgage lender charges you. Interest charges are the means through which the mortgage lenders earns on this financial transaction called home mortgage. Most home mortgage lenders offer various home mortgage schemes/options. The most important variation in these schemes is in terms of the interest rate and the calculations related to it. In fact, most home mortgage options are named after the type of interest rate used for that option. Broadly speaking, there are two types of home mortgage interest rates - FRM (fixed rate mortgage) and ARM (adjustable rate mortgage). For FRM, the interest rate is fixed for the entire tenure of the home mortgage loan. For ARM, as the name suggests the home mortgage rate changes or adjusts throughout the tenure of the home mortgage. This change or adjustment of mortgage rates is based on a pre-selected financial index like treasury security (and on the terms and conditions agreed between you and the mortgage lender). That is how mortgage works.

No matter what type of home mortgage you go for, you always need to pay back the entire home mortgage loan (with interest) to the mortgage lender. Failing to pay back the mortgage lender can result in foreclosure on your home and the mortgage lender can even auction it off to recover the remaining debt.

Therefore, home mortgage is a wonderful means of getting into your dream home much earlier in your life. Without this concept, you would have to wait for a long time for getting into that dream home. Really, a home mortgage is one of the best concepts from the world of finance.

For more information about home financing and adjustable rate home mortgage, visit these sites http://www.homefinancinganswers.com and http://www.adjustableratemortgageinfo.com

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Obtaining a Mortgage On-line

Author: Jennifer Hershey

A mortgage for first time home buyers or people who are looking to refinance their homes has become much easier in later years' thanks to the internet and the ability to obtain a mortgage on-line.

Of course there is your local bank, where you can go, walk in, sit down with the branch manager, and have him set up an appointment with the banks mortgage representative.

That's all fine, but not everybody has time for that. So they resort to the internet, which isn't such a bad idea considering that there are literally thousands of lenders looking for your business across the country and using the internet as a tool to get it.

Using the internet for obtaining a mortgage on-line has its benefits because it gives you the opportunity to shop lenders and rates.

By filling out a simple on-line form with limited information, you will be putting lenders at your service within twenty-four hours of your submission.

The mortgage industry is a very competitive one, so these lenders will be fighting for your business, forcing them to offer you the lowest rates possible. You can than base your decision on the one that is most ideal for you, and most of all, the one that best meets your budget.

Also, if your situation is unique or special, such as having bad credit, no money to put down, or your looking for a specific program such as interest only, the internet is perhaps the best resource for you to find what you need.

About the author: Jennifer Hershey has more than twenty years of experience in the Mortgage Industry as a loan officer. She is the owner of http://www.explainingmortgages.com/, a mortgage resource site devoted to making mortgage terms and products easy to understand.