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If you have a first mortgage and a home equity mortgage, the home equity mortgage is a second mortgage. If the home equity mortgage is not paid, the lender can foreclose and take possession of the property subject to the first mortgage. The home equity lender can pay off the first mortgage and keep any excess proceeds from a sale.

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Can you use a home equity loan to pay off your existing mortgage?

Equity is the value of your home less the amount owed on the mortgage. A home equity loan is a loan secured by the equity in your home. Your lender will use an assessment to decide your home's value and the amount of equity available to abstract. If the available equity exceeds your mortgage balance, you can use an equity loan to pay off your mortgage. If your mortgage exceeds the available equity you cannot use the equity to pay off your existing mortgage.


How can I pay off my mortgage using equity release?

To pay off your mortgage using equity release, you can consider options like a reverse mortgage or a home equity loan. These allow you to access the equity in your home to pay off your existing mortgage. It's important to carefully consider the terms and implications of these options before proceeding.


Can a home equity line of credit be used to pay down the principle and remove private mortgage insurance on a first mortgage?

Yes, assuming you have enough equity in the home to get a line of credit. But, if you had enough equity there should not be any PMI. 4lifeguild


How do you pay back Reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage, also known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is a relatively new product. A reverse mortgage is a loan against the equity in your home that you don't need to pay back for as long as you live in the home.


Is it better to pay off a mortgage or a home equity loan?

It is generally better to pay off a home equity loan first because it typically has a higher interest rate than a mortgage. By paying off the higher interest debt first, you can save money in the long run.

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Can you use a home equity loan to pay off your existing mortgage?

Equity is the value of your home less the amount owed on the mortgage. A home equity loan is a loan secured by the equity in your home. Your lender will use an assessment to decide your home's value and the amount of equity available to abstract. If the available equity exceeds your mortgage balance, you can use an equity loan to pay off your mortgage. If your mortgage exceeds the available equity you cannot use the equity to pay off your existing mortgage.


How can I pay off my mortgage using equity release?

To pay off your mortgage using equity release, you can consider options like a reverse mortgage or a home equity loan. These allow you to access the equity in your home to pay off your existing mortgage. It's important to carefully consider the terms and implications of these options before proceeding.


Can a home equity line of credit be used to pay down the principle and remove private mortgage insurance on a first mortgage?

Yes, assuming you have enough equity in the home to get a line of credit. But, if you had enough equity there should not be any PMI. 4lifeguild


How do you pay back Reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage, also known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is a relatively new product. A reverse mortgage is a loan against the equity in your home that you don't need to pay back for as long as you live in the home.


Is it better to pay off a mortgage or a home equity loan?

It is generally better to pay off a home equity loan first because it typically has a higher interest rate than a mortgage. By paying off the higher interest debt first, you can save money in the long run.


Do you pay PMI on a home equity loan?

No, private mortgage insurance (PMI) is typically not required on a home equity loan.


Can you pay off first mortgage using home equity line of credit?

Yes. If you qualify for an amount high enough to cover the first mortgage. You should make certain it will be to your benefit.


Does home insurance pay for home equity line of credit when you have a house fire?

No, it won't pay your mortgage note or your equity line note, but your homeowners insurance will pay to repair the fire damage to your home.


If you take out a home equity loan and pay mortgage recording tax is it deductible per IT-256?

If you were to take out a home equity loan and pay for the mortgage recording tax, it would be deductible and the IT-256 form must be used to claim it.


How does a home equity loan work?

It's like a second mortgage on your home. They would evaluate the worth of your house minus the amount owed on the first mortgage and loan you a percentage of the difference. You would have to pay two mortgage payments.


What are the pros and cons of refinancing a mortgage versus choosing a home equity loan?

The pros of refinancing a mortgage versus choosing a home equity loan is that one does not need to pay that much interest. The cons is that it is not that easy to refinance a mortgage.


What is the difference between a reverse mortgage AARP and a regular mortgage AARP?

A reverse mortgage is for Seniors 62 and older. It uses equity in the home as a loan. It typically does not have to be repaid until the home is moved out of permantly. A regular mortgage is when you borrow money and pay it back on a home to build equity in the home. AARP does not recommend reverse mortgages.