Category Archives: Real Estate

Fixed Rate Home Equity Loan Versus Adjustable HELOC: Comparing 2nd Mortgage Loans

Maria Ny asked: Many people think of a second mortgage as a fixed interest, lump sum loan. However, that is only one form of a second mortgage. A second mortgage is actually ANY secondary lien on your home–secured loan with … Continue reading

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California Home Market Rebounds with Declining Mortgage Rates for Refinance & Home Equity Loans

Maria Ny asked: California homeowners seem to be getting nervous. Just a few years ago, people believed that if you bought a home in California, that you could not go wrong because the equity always increased. The question posed today … Continue reading

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Difference Between A Cash Out Mortgage And A Home Equity Loan?

Joseph Kenny asked: When you need the cash out of the equity of your home you may wonder which one is better for you – a cash out mortgage or a home equity loan. The truth is that both have … Continue reading

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2nd Mortgage Equity Loans Behind a Payment Option Home Mortgages

Maria Ny asked: Option adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) were created in 1981 and for years were marketed to well-heeled home buyers who wanted the option of making low payments most months and then paying off a big chunk all at … Continue reading

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Refinance or Second Mortgage? Combining 1st & 2nd Mortgages Together

Lynda Nelms asked: I had a recent conversation with one of my clients, Mr. Jackson, who is a finance savvy homeowner from Virginia Beach, VA. He asked me an interesting question that I wanted to share with you, because it … Continue reading

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2nd Mortgage after Bankruptcy: How to Qualify for a Competitive Home Equity Loan

Louie Latour asked: Taking out a second mortgage after a bankruptcy can help you reestablish your credit. Because your home is used as collateral, you will have a much easier time qualifying for decent interest rates when you have bad … Continue reading

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Refinancing Your Mortgage Or A Home Equity Loan – Which Is Better?

Joseph Kenny asked: When it comes time to get the money you need to renovate your home, you have some choices to make concerning the financing of it. Both ways, either refinancing your first mortgage, or a home equity loan, … Continue reading

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Why Second Mortgage Rates Are Higher for Home Equity Loans than 1st Mortgages

Maria Ny asked: Home equity is the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and the fair market value of your home. Cashing out on home equity for debt consolidation is continuing to gain popularity. The typical way to … Continue reading

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Second Mortgage Home Equity Loan – More than Words

Rony Walker asked: Words can be fun. English words are particularly interesting as they are born from a variety of sources. Although it is a Germanic language, about 50 percent of English is based on Greek and Latin. Have you … Continue reading

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Second Mortgage Loans Vs Home Equity Loans

Amy Shan asked: It’s not surprising that some homeowners confuse the terms “second mortgage” and “home equity loan.” After all, a second mortgage is a type of home equity loan. But more often than not, home equity loan is used … Continue reading

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