home lenders refinance mortgage

September 10, 2008

What lenders only use Transunion credit scores when rating people who want to refinance their home mortgage?

adecamp asked:


Most lenders use the mid score of the three popular credit bureaus. I have heard there are some that use only Transunion though.

JONATHON

September 7, 2008

Need Extra Cash? Have Bad Credit? Cash Out Refinance Mortgage

Devora Witts asked:


If you are in need of extra cash and you have too much outstanding debt or you are having difficulties repaying personal loans and credit card balances, even if you have bad credit, you can get funds by refinancing your mortgage. You can request a cash-out refinance loan and get the extra money you need in the blink of an eye.

It can be really difficult to get finance when your credit is less than perfect. Having large personal loans and credit card balances that have became too much of a burden is not an uncommon situation. Many soon end up being unable to meet the monthly payments of the loans and the minimum payments on the credit card balances. Then, penalty fees start making your debt even bigger and unless stopped at some point this can easily lead to bankruptcy.

However, if your credit is bad due to past delinquencies or credit problems, even if you have your debt under control, you won’t be able to get finance through an unsecured personal loan easily. Bad Credit implies too much of a risk to lenders which can only be overcame by providing a security, some sort of collateral. You probably already knew that but you may object that your property is already securing your mortgage. That’s when cash-out refinance loans come in handy.

Cash-Out Refinance Loans

A cash out refinance loan can solve your lack of cash problems because it will provide a considerable amount of money you’ll be able to use either to meet your current needs or for reducing your current debt. You can even get the money you need and save money at the same time. We’ll explain this later.

Basically, a cash out refinance loan is a mortgage loan that will be used to repay the outstanding mortgage loan. However, since the refinance loan will be requested for a higher amount than the original loan, the remaining amount can be used for whatever purpose you want.

If you are in a hurry, use it to fulfill the needs you couldn’t meet due to the lack of funds. But if it isn’t an emergency and you have some time, you can use the money to reduce your outstanding debt. The money you obtained from the refinance loan is cheap finance, if you use it to pay off expensive financing like unsecured personal loans, pay day loans, and credit card balances, this will enhance your credit stance and improve your credit score. You’ll then be able to get cheaper finance from other sources and use the money for whatever you originally needed.

Moreover, refinance home loans can be obtained at a lower interest rate than the original mortgage loan. If there is not much difference between your credit situation when you requested the mortgage loan and your current credit situation, or if your current situation is better, you’ll probably be able get a refinance loan for a lower interest rate than your previous mortgage. You can also get a lower rate by shortening the loan term. This may increase your mortgage installments slightly but will definitely get you a lower rate and you will save thousands of dollars over the whole life of the loan.



NELSON

What is a Home Equity Refinance?

Andrew Bicknell asked:


When it comes time to do a home equity refinance there are several terms that you should be familiar with. Many people do not understand how a home equity loan works or even what home equity is. There are two basic types of loans you can get when it comes to home equity; an equity loan or an equity line of credit.

So what is home equity? Quite simply it is the difference between what you still owe on your home and its appraised value, or what your home is worth. Here’s a simple example. If your home is appraised at $150,000 and you still owe $50,000 on your mortgage the equity in your home is $100,000.

When you take out an equity loan, or refinance your current loan, you are borrowing against the value you have built up in your home. This type of loan will give you a one time lump sum in the form of a check that you can do whatever you choose with. You will have to pay it with a monthly payment over a set amount of months, much like a mortgage.

A home equity line of credit works a little differently. You still are able to borrow a specific amount of money based on the value of your home, but the money is not paid out in a lump sum. You can tap into your line of credit as needed, much like we do with a credit card. The nice thing about a home equity line of credit is you only have to make payments on the money you have borrowed. If you have a $10,000 line of credit and your use $3,000 to do some home remodeling you will only make payments on the $3,000. It is important to remember that just like any other loan you will be paying interest on any money you use out of your credit line.

When you are looking to do a home equity refinance loan you must realize that you are using your home as the collateral in order to get the loan. You are guaranteeing your ability to repay the loan against the value of you home. If for any reason you cannot make your payments the lender has every legal right to foreclose on your home so they can sell it to cover the value of the loan.

One of the best reasons to do a refinance your current home equity loan is to get a lower interest rate. If your original loan had a high interest rate you can save quite a bit of money if you are able to obtain a lower rate.

If you are thinking of doing a home equity refinance then do some research and get at least four quotes from reputable lenders to see which package may work best for you.



GEOFFREY

Paying 13% mortgage interest what can I do now? Where can I refinance?

dgetzkow asked:


I have 3 rental homes and now the variable rate interest went up to 13%. I can’t make it work to rent them out and pay taxes and insurance. Not to mention repairs, etc. I know my credit is horrible. I couldn’t pay the credit cards a year ago and went into default with them. I want to refinance these home mortgages or I’ll have to default on them.
My credit is already shot and what would happen if I just let them go back to the lender?

MITCH

September 5, 2008

Has anyone found a good mortgage company online in ohio?

R S asked:


Also, is it safe to do business with online lenders? I have been eyeballing a website in Ohio that has programs for people with bad credit ( http://www.clevelandohiomortgage.com ) and have pondered the thought of calling them to do business with my refinance on the home mortgage loan. Should I try to do this loan online or should I just call someone local that I can go to the office? Let me know your experiences with online lenders please. Thanks you.

FRANKLIN

September 4, 2008

Home Loan Refinance : a Primer

Alan Lim asked:


Why refinance?

Most homeowners choose a home loan refinance when they are in need of significant amounts of extra cash for a variety of reasons. For example, you may have a youngster who is nearing college age and you want to provide cash to reduce the amount of college loans that will be due upon graduation. You may need cash for pressing medical bills, or you may choose a home loan when you want to do major renovation to your home. Another common reason for refinancing and pulling equity from your home is to consolidate credit card debt and thus lower interest rates.

When is the best time to refinance?

Choosing a home loan refinance can make good sense at several times in your financial life. For example, you may have acquired your existing mortgage at a time when interest rates were high, due to the nation’s economy, or you may have had a higher interest rate because of personal credit issues. Refinancing should not be done frivolously, but when you are in genuine need of the cash, or when the savings in interest fees will more than offset the cost of the refinance. Because the refinance option taken too frequently can be a sign of a homeowner in financial trouble, you should avoid the refinance option except for times when it makes good financial sense to do so.

What is the bottom line?

The bottom line will result in a savings over all to you, or an increase to you. At times, the homeowner will do a home loan refinance and save thousands of dollars in interest fees since the interest rate has dropped. Another time when the interest fees will be lower over the term of the loan is if you are repaying a larger payment in order to reduce the term of the loan. If you are spreading the mortgage out over a longer period of time in order to reduce the payment amounts, you may end up with significantly more interest costs, plus the costs of the loan itself.

What can you use the money for?

A home loan refinance with cash out can be used for almost any purpose you wish. Depending on the way you structure your loan, you may have lump sum cash available; you may decide to have a line of credit tied to your home equity value, or you may use the funds to pay off existing debts and bills in order to free up disposable income each pay period in the future. The choice will depend upon the individual needs in your situation and how your tax picture is structured.

Things to watch out for

Be cautious in structuring a home loan refinance. You will want to verify that you are obtaining your loan through a legitimate broker or direct lender. Make sure that you don’t end up with a different type of loan than you thought you were getting. For example, if you want a fixed rate loan, take care that you aren’t sold a variable rate loan or one where you have a negative equity building.



ALLAN

September 2, 2008

Refinance Texas Mortgage?

Marie R asked:


Our current lender said in the State of Texas laws prevent us from refinancing our current mortgage until is has matured to one year. I cannot find this “law” and want to find out if anyone has any information on it. We purchased the home in Dec of 2007. Our current “Note” states no prepayment penalty for full or partial payments. We have a few rate quotes in the area of 5.875% to 6%, with zero closing costs. Our current rate is 6.875%. We purchased the home in Dec 07 for $155K and financed closing costs for a total loan of $163K – the appraisal (12-07) valued our home at $183K. Thank you in advance for all your help.

MALCOLM
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