Reverse mortgages are an exciting and fast growing way for seniors 62 and older to keep their property and tap their equity to improve cash flow. Many people have questions about reverse mortgages and here are some common questions and answers.....
This document explains the eviction process used to evict homeowners in the UK due to unpaid secured loans. It offers advice on how to prepare for the court hearing and how to deal with lenders. ....
A non-performing loan is a loan that is in default or close to being in default. Many loans become non-performing after being in default for 3 months, but this can depend on the contract terms.....
Have you heard the term “hard money,” but you’re not sure what it means? Perhaps you know what it is, but you’re unsure where to find it.....
There are good and bad things that come with the deed in lieu of foreclosure. If you are unable to make the monthly mortgage payments on your home anymore you might consider this as your option. There are pros and cons to this which might help you make your decision.....
With all of the recent changes in the mortgage industry, it can be tough to keep up with the different requirements for the different loan programs available. Owner builder construction loans are probably as complex as residential mortgages can get. But, there are some simple rules about your credit scores that can make understanding the owner builder guidelines a little easier.....
If ever there was a time to buy a house for the first time now would be a good time. However, with the prospects of a price crash looming ahead, it may well be more possible for first-timers to finally find their feet on the property ladder. Many people will know that to buy a house now is to be financially stable and preferably with a substantial amount of deposit up front. Taking the 100 percent mortgage rate route is a risky step therefore people will need to find a way to save for a deposit.....
If an owner builder understands the differences between his construction loan and other, simpler types of mortgage financing, then he will be much better prepared when starting his planning and financing. Owner builder construction loans are a more complicated process than a standard mortgage to purchase or refinance a home. Therefore, they will require a longer preparation and underwriting time. ....
For the second week in a row 30 year mortgage rates held steady at 6.52. 15 year mortgages last week moved from 6.07 to 6.1. The week they returned to 6.07. So basically the fixed rates are holding steady. 5 Year Arms fell from 6.05 to 6.02 and 1 Year Arms fell from 5.22 to 5.18. So they didn’t move that much. But what is interesting is the overall trend. This week marks the 3rd week in a row that both 5 and 1 year arms have fallen. The 1 year arm has fallen from 5.49 to 5.18. This continues an overall trend of the difference between 30 Year Fixed mortgages and 1 Year growing. On May 1st 30 Year Arms were at 6.06 and 1 Year Arms were at 5.29. Mortgage rates since then have risen up to 6.52 while 1 Year arms have fallen to 5.18. The question of course is why banks are making arms (the mortgage product that is partly responsible for the high rate of foreclosures) more attractive. And I don’t have an answer on that. Below are the mortgage rates for the last few weeks.....
If you want to stop foreclosure now there are many things you can request to the bank or lender if you want to keep your home. The things you can do include a reinstatement plan, repayment plan, loan modification, loan refinance, loan forbearance, and more. If you really want to keep your home you should consider these things.....