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Most borrowers fail to realize that when trading their much beloved home for cash, lenders can foreclose on their property in the case of default. Moreover, because of fly-by-night operators who are ready to strip unsuspecting borrowers of their most prized asset, it is doubly necessary that borrowers be familiar with some frauds that could be perpetrated on them. Stripping: The most common type of home equity loan fraud is "stripping," wherein lenders give loans to borrowers knowing fully that the borrower would be unable to repay them, thus paving the way for these scamsters to foreclose on your property and then sell it for a neat profit....

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Since the demise of the stock market in 2000, the real estate market has been booming. Investors who are justifiably cautious about investing in stocks have been investing in homes. This has driven the prices of homes in the United States to record levels. Long-time homeowners are discovering that they have a tremendous amount of equity in their homes as the values rise, sometimes in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The past five years have been good to homeowners and lenders. Unfortunately, the past five years have also been good to equity thieves, who are using identity theft to steal the equity from homes, often without the homeowner's knowledge....

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Mortgage would have never happened, had mortgages been a no profit venture for the mortgagees or the mortgage providers. The lender receives much more than he had actually lent. And you feared that you would not qualify for the mortgages having a bad credit history. Mortgagees somehow find ways to match borrowers with the offers available with them in order to have your business. Bad credit mortgages are mortgages offered to people whose credit history has been adversely tainted. Sub-prime lenders make a special provision for people with an adverse credit history....

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With an impending up-grade to the family due in a few months it soon became clear that our two-bedroom home would need an addition. We loved our house too much to consider moving. Not having the large sum of cash necessary to build it, however, we began a process that became a little more than burdensome. As my wife and I wandered in and out of financial institutions claiming to have "The lowest rates around" and discovering the degree of separation between institutions was greater than we had anticipated, it became very clear that this process would take a lot longer than we had originally thought....

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Do you want a mortgage loan for your new home? Trying to qualify for a new mortgage can be very tough, especially if you aren't aware of the effect your credit report score has on your ability to get approved for loans. One of the first things a lender looks at to determine your suitability for a mortgage loan is your credit report, or FICO score. This is a composite score that gives a quick glance at your overall responsibility rating when it comes to finances. It has to do with how well you maintain repayment plans, how well you keep the ratios of your overall debt to income, your stability in employment, and many other things....

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Okay, you've decided to buy a home and are trying to figure out what you can afford. Before you go home buying, you need to carefully consider what you can afford as far as a mortgage payment. Mortgage Payments The first step you should take in determining what you can afford is to talk to a mortgage lender. In fact, the best step you can take is to go through the loan process to the extent required to get a pre-qualification letter. A pre-qualification letter tells you and a seller how big of a home loan the lender will give you....

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So, you've decided to buy a house, and you're ready for that all important next step-applying for a mortgage loan. But where should you go? After all, the mortgage business is complex, and you've realized quickly that your choices for lenders are immense. Here's a quick guide to help you understand all of your choices for lenders. Mortgage Banker By using a mortgage banker, you will deal with the same person from the beginning to the end of the loan process. The mortgage banker makes his money from the fees that you will pay for the loan, such as the points and closing fees....

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How do you know if a reverse mortgage is right foryou? The answer depends on your current financialsituation of course. But other factors such as your medical condition andlifestyle are important in determining whether or nota reverse mortgage is your best choice compared to ahome equity loan, a line of credit, or just sellingyour home. A reverse mortgage might be worth your considerationin many situations. Some of the common reasons youmight get a reverse mortgage loan are if: You have a small first mortgage You own your home free and clear with no debt You need regular income to live on and your home isyou major asset You want to stay in your home and have nointention of leaving it Other housing options are unaffordableor not appealing to you You want to be able to take care ofmajor medical expense You want to be able to do home repairs, travel, or help your children You don't plan on leaving yourhome to your heirs through inheritance You want to relax byknowing that your financial needs are taken care of A reverse mortgage is not for everyone....

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Financing and buying a home can help improve your financial situations, especially if you have a bad credit history. Adding a mortgage payment to your monthly expenses seems like a mistake if you are having financial difficulties, but in the long run a mortgage can save you money on your living expenses. Raise Your Credit Score Regular payments made on a loan-term loan, such as a mortgage, are weighted more heavily by financial institutions that regular credit card payments. Within three years of regular payments, you can raise your poor credit rating to good and qualify for lower interest rates on all your loans....

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A 2nd mortgage loan after a bankruptcy is possible in as little as two years. Refinancing your mortgage can help you make needed home improvements or pay off high interest debt. Refinancing with adverse credit history requires savvy shopping on your part to ensure that you get a reasonable 2nd mortgage loan. Building Good Credit After a bankruptcy, take the next two years to rebuild your credit history. By making regular payments and building up cash reserves through a savings account or saving bonds, you will put yourself in a better position to refinance your home....

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