Archive for April, 2008

A good mortgage broker can…

…work out a cost analysis breakdown for you to show you the pros and cons of refinancing your first mortgage to consolidate your debt versus taking out a second mortgage or home equity line of credit to consolidate your debt. One advantage of a home equity line of credit is that many times you can […]

Also if you choose…

…to consolidate your bills you typically will have a savings each month and sometimes you can save hundreds of dollars. Now if you take this amount or even a portion of the savings and apply it to the principle of your new loan you can pay that loan down much faster. One extra payment per […]

Interest rates on mortgages are…

…much lower than those on credit cards. The interest on mortgages is also tax deductible which means you save even more when comparing to the interest on credit cards.

For a free consultation regarding…

…which debt consolidation options would be best for you, call me at @@.

Consolidating debt with your first…

…mortgage generally will improve your cash flow situation, particularly if you can lower your first mortgage a bit in the process.

The new regulations on…

…the minimum credit card payments will have a dramatic affect on many credit card users. People who typically have a payment of around $150, can now expect that payment to be as high as $350.

The average American household with…

…one or more credit cards carries a balance of approx. $9500 dollars. An increase to the minimum monthly payment can impact one’s budget severely. It is wise to seek advice from a mortgage professional if this is the case.

You can consolidate your debt…

…with a simple debt consolidation mortgage and make the payment tax deductible. And if you are wise, use that loan to manage and pay-off your mortgage in half the time.

If you feel that making…

…those higher credit card payments will be harder to accomplish each month, try negotiating with your credit card company to lower you interest rate. If you have been a loyal customer with on time payments, you may be able to leverage that in your negotiations.

Don’t use a home equity…

…loan as a way to manage your outstanding debt. Instead, use it as a way to eliminate your debt entirely. Find a good mortgage broker that will show you how to use your monthly savings to pay off all of your debt, including your mortgage, in a much shorter period of time.

In today’s rising rate…

…environment, Home Equity Loans, Lines of Credit and other short term interest rate-linked forms of financing are increasingly risky liabilities to have on your credit and your home. Consider consolidating all of your revolving and secondary debts into a single loan.

You should see a significant…

…change in your credit score for the positive when you pay your credit cards down with a mortgage refinance.

Typically home equity lines of…

…credit are reported as revolving debt if the loan amount is under $50,000.00 (check with your local lender guidelines). Most home equity lines of credit are also interest only payments that adjust on a monthly basis which may make things even more difficult for a homeowner over the long run.In that case, refinancing your debts […]

Consumers who have just been…

…paying minimum credit card payments should prepare for an increase. The new regulations for the minimum payments are starting to be felt by many consumers. If you are having trouble making your payments you may want to consider consolidating those debts by refinancing your home.

One thing to watch…

…out for. Many home equity lines of credit will report on the borrower’s credit report as revolving debt rather than mortgage debt. This can often cause a substantial detriment to a borrower’s credit score. Feel free to call me and I can help you determine how your HELOC is reporting. If it is reporting as […]

The payment has to be a…

…full 30 days late. A 30 day late on a consumer debt is damaging to your credit. However a 30 day late on a mortgage payment can be even worse.

Taking advantage of refinance programs…

…which allow you to consolidate your debts and modify the rate and term of your first mortgage, such as adding a minimum payment option, can allow you to really boost your cash flow or focus your finances. We have had customers who were paying 2500 a month in mortgage + credit card and car payments […]

If you are 30 days…

…late on any payment this will affect your credit score and it can adversely affect the interest rate that you get if you are trying to purchase or refinance.

Using a mortgage refinance to…

…consolidate your debt can be prudent because on interest mortgage debt is tax deductible. Consolidating your debt with non-deductible interest like credit cards or auto loans can lower your payments and increase your deductions.

If you must be l…

…ate on a payment, don’t let it be your mortgage. Next, if you must choose which credit payments to be late on, it is best to have the fewest number of late payments. So, it would be better to be late on a $200 credit card payment than late on two credit card payments totaling […]

Homeowners who need to consolidate…

…their high interest unsecured debts often wonder what is the best way of doing it. Is it best to refinance your first mortgage or take out a second mortgage or Home Equity Line of Credit?Recent increases in the Prime Rate have made the Home Equity Lines of Credit much less attractive than they were a […]

Since the minimum payment on…

…credit cards will rise very shortly, it is important that you read the back page of your bill. This will disclose its late payment policy and the affiliated cards that a late payment will affect.

Making late payments on…

…credit cards should be avoided at almost all costs. The mistake many homeowners make is waiting too long after credit card balances get out of hand before taking action. The late payments of course have a very negative effect on the cardholders credit score which could make any future refinance or debt consolidation efforts either […]

Take a moment before…

…meeting with a mortgage consultant and write down what your purpose is for a loan. How long do you want to stay in your home? Do you foresee any repairs or additions in the near future? Do you want to consolidate any debts? When you explain your needs to your mortgage professional, they can then […]

When you are looking to…

…buy or refinance a home there are many home financing options available to you. You can choose between fixed rate mortgages, adjustable rate mortgages, interest only loans, 30 year, 40 year, 50 year, 20 year, 15 year mortgages, full income documentation loans or stated income documentation loans, and many, many more choices. There are loans […]

If you have a good history…

…of being on time with your payments your credit card company may forgive a single late payment by not reporting it to the Credit Bureaus. This is entirely optional, so don’t expect to be forgiven subsequent late payments.

Consumers beware! Most people know…

…that paying your credit card bill past the due date will effect the interest rate on your card. The more times you pay late the higher your interest rate will climb until it reaches the legal maximum. But what many consumers are not aware of is that if you have several credit cards that are […]

Making sense of the…

…myriad home financing options available to you may seem intimidating, however consulting with an experienced mortgage professional may provide you with insight into which home financing option would best suit your personal financial situation.

Home financing can be obtained…

…from many different sources. The top three are banks, mortgage brokers, and mortgage bankers. Sellers can also provide financing through the use of private mortgages, land contract contract for deed), or lease option purchases.

Many parents will refinance and…

…use the equity to payoff there children’s credit cards after a college graduation. Often its done as a reward and a way to give the child a fresh start.