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FHA Loans
Overall, FHA insured loans offer an alternative to conventional loans, providing insurance for loans (the premiums of which are paid by the borrower) so that buyers who are unable to secure a large deposit can still secure a home. Though the loan maximums are less than some borrowers could find through a conventional loan, FHA loans are insured by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and gives families, who otherwise would not have the option, an opportunity to own a home.
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Bad Credit Refinance
There are many reasons to look into refinancing, especially if you have bad
credit or if you are currently being harassed by creditors. If you:
- Are in need of debt consolidation
- Have a high interest loan
- Have an adjustable rate mortgage
- Would like to invest in home improvement or repair
- Need to pay for college tuition
- Have significantly repaired your credit report and would like to pay off
an old bad credit loan.
- Want to make a major purchase but do not have the funds
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Home Equity
The reverse mortgage is also an adjustable rate mortgage, but is unique because the homeowner (who must be 62 years or older) is at no time obligated to make monthly payments on the loan. The amount of the equity on the home is made available to the owner in full, in monthly advances or as a line of credit, only to be repaid after the life of the owner through the sale of the home or by the family if they would like to keep the home.
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Rates
Your interest rate is perhaps the most important factor of your loan and can often decide whether or not you will be happy with your loan in the long run. Current interest rates are widely considered to be remarkably low and locking in a low interest rate can save you money.
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Mortgage Calc
Using a mortgage calc can also help you ensure that your loan terms will not cause negative amortization. Amortization is the schedule of repayment of your mortgage through monthly payments of principal and interest . Negative amortization occurs when the monthly payments set by the lender are not high enough to cover interest and principal. This causes the outstanding balance of the mortgage to increase instead of decrease as the repayment period goes on. Negative amortization can cause a homeowner to default on the loan, and though uncommon, all borrowers should be certain that set monthly payments are high enough to cover both the interest and principal of the loan.
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Mortgage Refiancing
However, interest rates are not the only reason to refinance your mortgage. Many homeowners find themselves unhappy with the terms of their loans. A loan with a thirty year term may offer low payments, but those very low payments that seemed attractive can slow the process of building equity. Changing to a 15 year term will allow you to build equity far more quickly, and often the increase in monthly payments is far less than most people expect.
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Refinancing Your Home
Now may be a better time than ever to refinance your home. With low interest rates available, most homeowners can’t help but be tempted by the prospected of refinancing. Fill out our free short form to learn more about refinancing your home loan.
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