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June 30, 2010

Is There a Home Loan Refinance Program That Lowers Your Principal Balance?

Charlie Kartchner asked:




They are hard to find but the answer is YES. There is a home loan refinance program that can dramatically reduce the amount a homeowner owes on the balance of their home loan(s) – as long as the homeowner meets a few criteria discussed at the end of this article. This is NOT a loan modification that simply offers a temporary reduction in the interest rate and monthly payment. Using a Note Repurchase Program or Loan Balance Reduction Program, homeowners who find themselves owing more than their home is worth can literally shave up to hundreds of thousands of dollars off their existing loan(s) balance which results in a small instant equity position and a large monthly savings from lower mortgage payments. As if this wasn’t enough good news, the homeowners credit score is NOT negatively affected by this program.

Here is how it works. The company that is handling the Loan Balance Reduction, usually a team of lawyers and real estate professionals, will group a portfolio of existing notes of their clients from a particular lender, Bank ABC, and present the bank with an all-cash, take it or leave it, offer to purchase the entire portfolio of notes at a significant discount to current market value. If accepted, and I’ll explain why the banks are often willing to do this, the investor then turns around and underwrites a loan back to the original homeowner at 95% of CURRENT APPRAISED value. The homeowner has now repurchased their home for under present market value, saving a bunch of money from a lower mortgage amount AND monthly payment!

Now why would any bank in their right mind take so much less than what is owed to them? The answer is simple. Liquidity. Banks today need cash to lend (this is their business) and are required to have certain cash reserve levels by The Federal Reserve to stay in business. Many major banks are struggling to get Uncle Sam out of their Board Rooms and rid themselves from the shackles known as TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program). By removing a non-performing asset from their books it frees up cash that the bank can immediately turn around and use in their business activities. Rather than risk the increasing probability of having to foreclose and own these non-performing assets in a year or two, many banks are willing to take the immediate cash infusion.

Who qualifies for this program? In order to take advantage of this program a homeowner (including investment properties 1-4 units) must have a Loan-to-Value ratio of AT LEAST 125%. Meaning the total amount owed for all loans on the property must exceed the present value of the home by 25% or more. Secondly, the homeowner must have an income source and a debt-to-income ratio of 50% or less (based on the new lower mortgage payment!). The process takes approximately 2-3 months to complete and ALL credit quality qualifies, you can even be in the Notice of Default or Trustee Sale (except NV) phase and be able to take advantage of this program.

If you meet the criteria listed above and would like more information about a Loan Balance Reduction Program, please visit me online at http://www.lowermymortgagebalance.com

Raymond

June 29, 2010

Mortgage Refinance Options

Ashlee Pannell asked:




You don’t have to be looking for a house if you want to take advantage of the plenitude of government programs that are reducing mortgage payments for thousands of home owners – if you seek a condo, you may benefit as well. All varieties of housing units are being constructed in quantities at a level that hasn’t been seen since last summer; you may not get a better chance at the market than right now. The Dallas-Fort Worth area’s housing market has been surprisingly robust; not only was it relatively unaffected by the housing crash compared to more expensive areas such as Miami, but it was bolstered by the job growths in the energy sector. Even during the worst parts of the recession, prices remained fairly stable.
 
No matter what income bracket you reside in, it is recommended that you thoroughly investigate the many federal assistance initiatives for various tax credits and restructuring programs. But even if you do not qualify you may still benefit from a looser credit market if you purchase a home or condo in the next few months. This is because mortgage companies will be more willing to lend money if they are sure their investment will be returned.  

However, this may only apply for a few months more. Mortgage companies like Freddie Mac are anticipating a rise in mortgage rates, as well as housing/condominium pricing, as the economy recovers. This is especially true in Dallas-Fort Worth: according to the federal price index for the year of 2009, Dallas was one of three Top 10 US metropolitan areas that saw increases in prices. This index tracks both new homes and the appreciation of old homes. In a longitudinal study over the past five years, Dallas-Fort Worth prices rose 12% overall and there may be more growth in the future.  

Realtors and economists alike are anticipating greater levels of activity in the market this year. While last year saw lukewarm activity, the figures are less dismal than might first appear. Real estate agents have reported that while fewer people choose to follow up and post their homes and condos for sale, the level of initial activity is as high as it has ever been. This means that while market participants are still waiting for the market to stabilize, interest in buying and selling is still there. The same desires that drive the property market forward: desires for a different climate, a different job in a new location, or finding a family-friendly neighborhood for a growing number of kids-these desires are building up a kind of economic tension which will be released in a burst of market activity and increased prices once it becomes clear that the market will recover. Start looking for your new condo now, before the spike hits in force, and you could save yourself a lot of money down the line on your mortgage. The internet has many resources available to help you find the condo that fits your living needs and your budget.

Minnie

If I’m late on my mortgage can I still qualify for a remodification?

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Sweet n Sour asked:


I’ve missed the past 2 payments and it’s getting harder to catch up. Would that disqualify me from getting a loan remoidification or refinance? I tried to get one before I was late but my lender was always giving me the runaround and now I don’t know what to do other than stop making payments permanently (mortgage is more than my home value anyways).

Pamela

June 24, 2010

what is the catch? home loan question?

Filed under: Renting & Real Estate — Tags: , , , — admin @ 5:06 pm
late but worth the wait asked:


I received a call today from a lender (referred to me by a friend months ago) she calls me to tell me they have a new program coming out in october that will allow you to refinance on what your house is worth and write off the balance. When I pushed for my answers, like what happens to the write off? and why would someone allow this? what is the catch she replied she would have more answer when the program starts october 1st. Has anyone heard of this? I told her that I assumed any write off would be something we would note on our taxes as income right? she again stated she would get us more information october 1st. this sounds too fishy…

Jerry

June 22, 2010

Real Estate ?.how do I remove myself from joint home loan in uncontested divorce?

Chelle asked:


My situation is this. My husband and I are getting an uncontested divorce. We are ready to file and have a marital settlement. I decided to get a divorce 12/2/08 and moved out 2/7/09. When I moved out I was helping pay the bills for our joint residence until 6/09. When I moved into my own place at the end of June, 2009 my husband started paying the bills for our joint residence by himself. He has been having his dad paying the lender, Litton Loan, directly for the last seven months. My thought behind doing that was it might make his dad assuming my obligation on the loan easier. We tried to refinance the house into his name and his dad’s but we owe 270k on the loan and we are told it is only worth about 240k right now. I was thinking maybe a mortgage modification where we approach the lender and explain the situation and see if they will let his dad assume my portion of the loan. The lender isn’t going to lose out either way because he will pay the mortgage it will be me who ends up badly because my credit is tied up with this loan that is only five years old and is a 30 year loan. In the martial settlement we spelled out that he is keeping the house and that after the divorce is final I will be removing myself off title. I didn’t know if there was any special wording or information I should put in the marital settlement to help the case with the lender or if there was something else I could do. I would some input from anyone with experience in this area.

Ramon

June 19, 2010

Difference Between A Home Equity Loan And Refinancing With A Cash Out

Scott Jangro asked:




Cash out refinancing and home equity financing can be used for utilizing your home’s equity to get tax-deductible borrowing power for large expenses such as college tuition or home improvements and is an option that many homeowners choose. There are some differences between a home equity loan and refinancing with cash out. Both cash out refinancing and home equity loans are tax deductible but the similarities end there.

With cash out refinancing:

You receive one loan and one loan payment. With home equity financing you have the choice between receiving one lump sum or a revolving line of credit. Your mortgage that is in place is refinanced for a higher overall amount using some of the equity that has been accumulated in your home. With home equity financing you will be able to borrow all or just a part of your home equity. This will be the difference between the mortgage balance you have and the estimated market value of your home. You have the ability to receive cash and spread the payments you make over a longer period of time. With home equity financing a home equity loan can give you the ability of having a shorter term to help to build your equity quicker because you can pay the loan off in a shorter period of time or reduced monthly payments by spreading the costs over a longer period of time. You can get lower interest rates than with home equity financing. With home equity financing you have the ability to borrow more money. With a line of credit the interest is only paid on the money that you actually use. You can have access to the money whenever you want it without having to reapply.

Make sure to shop around and compare each feature to see if a cash out refinance or home equity finance is right for your specific situation.

Jorge
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