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To refinance or not to refinance, that is the question. If you have a fixed rate mortgage then it’s easy to tell if the current purchase rates are better than they where when you locked in to your loan. If you have an adjustable rate mortgage or ARM, then you’re rate is changing and probably on the rise, but it’s a good idea to check with a financial planner to see what their take on the future trends is. (more…)
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One of the greatest benefits of owning a home is that you can use the home as collateral when you need to get a loan for expenses in your life. Most commonly this is done to cover large expenses such as repairs to the home or payment of college tuition for the kids although the funds can be used for anything. There are pros and cons to getting a home equity loan and there are different types of home equity loans to get so it’s important to understand the loans carefully before applying for them. Following you’ll find some basic information about these loans to assist you in gaining that understanding. (more…)
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The reverse home mortgage is a home equity loan available to seniors as a means of obtaining income from their homes. In positive situations, it can be a way for an older person to stay in his or her home despite a loss of income caused by retirement. It can even be used to invest in the home, create a profit, pay off additional rental property mortgages and establish financial security. However, bad choices (including using bad lenders and accepting bad terms) can make the reverse mortgage a negative situation instead of a positive one. (more…)
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