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Mortgage elimination programs are all the rage these days. In the event that you don't know what they are, it's a really basic concept. You apply more money to the principal balance on your loan or you make payments at times other than once per month, and ultimately you lower you balance and pay your mortgage off sooner than the original term. It sounds great, but be careful what you read, because there are a lot of these mortgage elimination programs that either don't make sense or just plain scams....

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If you're thinking about taking out a home improvement loan, there are several options to consider. First and foremost, your mortgage consultant needs to know why you want a home improvement loan. Here are some factors to take into consideration. ? How long have you been in the home? ? Will the improvements increase the property value? ? Are you making improvements to increase energy efficiency? ? Will improvements be made in one fell swoop, or in stages? ? What is the current outstanding balance on your mortgage?...

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You've been thinking about buying your own home for quite a long time, and now you're ready to take the plunge. You've been saving money for a down payment, and you know the next step is preparing to apply for a mortgage. But where do you start? Here are the top 5 things you need to know before approaching a mortgage lender. 1. Understand Your Options All mortgages are not created equal. There are several different types, which vary based on interest rates and payment terms. For example: ? With a fixed-rate mortgage, your monthly payments remain the same during the entire length of the mortgage....

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With a fixed rate mortgage, you have a set interest rate for the entire life of the loan. The interest rate that you pay for your loan won't change - which means that you'll pay the same monthly payment for the entire length of the loan. This protects you from unexpected rises in interest rates that would increase your monthly payment. At the same time, should the interest rates drop, you will have the option of refinancing at a lower interest rate. Because the protections are largely on the side of the buyer with a fixed rate mortgage, interest rates on them are generally slightly higher than they would be on other types of mortgages....

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Imagine paying your mortgage off in 15 years! Think of all the great things you could do with that extra money. What would you do? Retire early? Buy an R. V.? Travel around the world? If you could eliminate your mortgage in half the time, then your options would be wide open. Let's take a look at 3 benefits and 3 considerations when evaluating whether or not the 15 year fixed rate mortgage, is right for you: Lower Interest Rate Huge Savings on Interest Paid Mortgage Paid in 15 Years Affordability Expendable Income The 15 Year Loan as an Investment 1....

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A VA guaranteed mortgage is the usually the best way for active or inactive veterans to purchase a home. The VA mortgage allows the buyer to purchase a home with absolutley no out of pocket expenses! When negotiating to purchase a home, explain to your sales agent that you wish for the seller to pay your closing costs as part of the deal. Costs that you wish the seller to pay are costs such as lender fees, attorney fees, state and local taxes, etc. Be sure to get a Good Faith Estimate from your lender, so you will know the exact amount of the costs associated with your VA loan....

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A home equity loan is a loan that is guaranteed by your home. Are you in urgent need for cash and want to get the same without selling off your home or property? Getting a home equity loan is a good way to do so. Equity on your home is essentially the difference between the value of your home and the outstanding mortgage. Lot of finance companies today offer good deals on home equity loans, letting you borrow money based on the available equity on your home. This type of loans product basically works on the idea that you use the amount you own within your property as collateral against a loan....

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Outlined below are some useful flexible mortgage tips. The most prominent addition in recent years to the mortgage industry has been the flexible mortgage. As the name implies, it offers greater flexibility than the traditional mortgage. Flexible mortgages are fast becoming the most popular way of taking out a new mortgage. The reason for this is that this type of mortgage allows you to take control of your mortgage and not the other way round. Unlike some traditional mortgage loans that still charge mortgage interest on an annual basis, fully flexible mortgages calculate interest daily, which means that any overpayments you make are immediately credited against your loan, thus reducing your interest costs....

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With escrow accounts the money for your home insurance and property tax is added to your monthly mortgage payment and is paid out each year. With that said, you may think that having an escrow account takes the responsibility off your shoulders because the bank will make the payment for you each year from your escrow savings account. But beware, because many people have found that their property tax and home insurance have not been paid on time or at all! Another negative fact about an escrow savings account is that the lender holding it doesn't have to pay you interest....

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It isn't difficult to get a homeowner loan if you own your own home, hundreds of UK lenders will lend up to 95% Loan to Value of your property and some as much as 125% Loan to Value if you find you have little or no equity at all. Homeowner loans are available to those that own or pay a mortgage on their house, bungalow, flat or cottage. Companies such as Purple Loans offer competitive rates, fixed and deferred payment plans as well as rebates given for early settlement of the loan. If you have no equity or poor credit rating such as missed mortgage payments, defaults, self-employed with no accounts they can still help offering competitive rates....

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