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If you are coming into money and have two outstanding mortgages should you pay the second one off or refinance and use the money as a larger down payment?
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∙ 7y ago
Pay off the highest interest (most likely the 2nd mortgage) first. Then if the interest rate on the first mortgage is high, refinance. High is anything over 7%. Low is 5.25. Be careful of interest only mortgages and paying down points, they are both a bad idea. Watch the junk fees as well.
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What if you can't afford the balloon payment?
Lenders do not want you to default on your mortgage. As with any other mortgage, in the case of the balloon payment, your lender will try to work with you to refinance your mortgage into payments you can handle. If you can't refinance, you may be forced to sell the property (unless the bank does it for you) to cover the balloon payment. Most people will be able to refinance, the question is just how high their rate will be. You do not have to use the same lender that your first ballon mortgage was with. Many lenders have programs for people with less than perfect credit. The only problem is your rate will be high, so you want to refinance as soon as you have a decent credit score to get a lower rate. If your balloon payment is coming due and you can not qualify for a loan because you owe more than the home is worth then talk to your lender about a shortsale or deed-in-lieu. If neither of these are available and a workout just isn't possible, it may make more financial sense for you to just walk away from the property.
Do you pay a mortgage like rent in advance?
Mortgages are almost always paid in arrears (I'm not sure if this is a legal requirement, or just the way it's done). This means your mortgage payment is for the month just past, instead of the month coming up. When you pay rent, you never own or have a financial interest in the property. With a mortgage, you will (eventually) own the property outright.
Where can one find information regarding Ditech refinance?
One can no longer apply to Ditech about refinancing as the company was merged with Ally Financial. The merge happened in February 2013. The Ditech website is now 'Coming Soon'.
Who offers mortgage loans for someone with poor credit?
Many banks and financial institutions will offer mortgages to those with poor credit, but only if one of two criteria are met. First, coming to closing with a large portion of the down payment (10%+ of the value of the home) will help. Second, a person will poor credit may have to accept a much higher interest rate and purchase mortgage insurance in order to obtain a mortgage loan.
Can a spouse refinance once separated from the loan owner in California?
Yes you can refinance and in order to secure a California home loan your spouse would have to sign a quitclaim deed, included in the final loan papers,to the affect that they are giving up their rights to the property. Your lender must put their blessing on this as well and your spouse will receive a questionairre from the tax collector asking if she received any funds (a buyout) in exchange for coming off title. <Ahref="http:www.affordableloansbykevin.com">California home loan</A>
What if you can't afford the balloon payment?
Lenders do not want you to default on your mortgage. As with any other mortgage, in the case of the balloon payment, your lender will try to work with you to refinance your mortgage into payments you can handle. If you can't refinance, you may be forced to sell the property (unless the bank does it for you) to cover the balloon payment. Most people will be able to refinance, the question is just how high their rate will be. You do not have to use the same lender that your first ballon mortgage was with. Many lenders have programs for people with less than perfect credit. The only problem is your rate will be high, so you want to refinance as soon as you have a decent credit score to get a lower rate. If your balloon payment is coming due and you can not qualify for a loan because you owe more than the home is worth then talk to your lender about a shortsale or deed-in-lieu. If neither of these are available and a workout just isn't possible, it may make more financial sense for you to just walk away from the property.
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Who invented mortgages?
I'd really like to know too. He should have been killed before coming up with such thing.
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If a commercial property owner has a balloon coming due and their credit score is poor will that lender refinance that property?
There's a very small chance of that happening.
Do you pay a mortgage like rent in advance?
Mortgages are almost always paid in arrears (I'm not sure if this is a legal requirement, or just the way it's done). This means your mortgage payment is for the month just past, instead of the month coming up. When you pay rent, you never own or have a financial interest in the property. With a mortgage, you will (eventually) own the property outright.
Is it possible to stop a monthly insurance payment from coming out of bank this month?
You need to contact the agent or the insurance company directly.
Where can one find information regarding Ditech refinance?
One can no longer apply to Ditech about refinancing as the company was merged with Ally Financial. The merge happened in February 2013. The Ditech website is now 'Coming Soon'.
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Who offers mortgage loans for someone with poor credit?
Many banks and financial institutions will offer mortgages to those with poor credit, but only if one of two criteria are met. First, coming to closing with a large portion of the down payment (10%+ of the value of the home) will help. Second, a person will poor credit may have to accept a much higher interest rate and purchase mortgage insurance in order to obtain a mortgage loan.
How is reverse mortgage payment determined?
There is no payment due to the lender, so that part is easy. The borrower may choose to receive a monthly payment, or can get their reverse mortgage funds upfront or in the form of a line of credit. In cases where a monthly payment is chosen, the lender sets up the payment amount in a similar fashion to an annuity. choices must be made on the length of term the payments will keep coming, one option is to get a guaranteed payment as long as you are alive. A reverse mortgage consultant can get you specifics on your options.
You are 100000 upside down on your home and the balloon payment is coming due Should you walk?
YES. please not that wikianswers does not give financial advice.
