Interest-only Mortgages Have Their Pitfalls
Rising home prices, particularly on the East and West coasts have put the costs of home ownership seemingly beyond the reach of many. And yet, home ownership is up nationwide, and the percentage of Americans who own their homes is the highest it has ever been. How is this possible?There are more different types of mortgages available to home buyers than ever before, and one that is growing in popularity is the interest-only mortgage. With an interest-only mortgage, the buyer pays no principal for the first few years of payments. The period of time varies, and is typically anywhere from one to five years.
At that time, the principal is added to the mortgage payments and the amount of the payment increases. By keeping the payments lower for the first few years of the mortgage, the interest-only mortgage allows buyers to obtain a more expensive home than they otherwise might. The buyer's income will probably increase over time, making it possible to afford the higher payments that will come when the principal is finally added to the payments.The downside to an interest-only mortgage is that no equity accrues in the home if the buyer isn't paying any principal. For many Americans, the equity in their home is their single largest financial asset, so taking out a mortgage that doesn't build equity would seem to be a bad idea. Equity has long been used as a last resort source of funding for emergencies.
And yet, with the price of homes rising so quickly these days, many buyers don't seem to care. Equity can be built two ways ? either through paying down the principal or by an increase in the market value of the home. If the value of your home increases, so does your equity, even if you are only paying interest on the mortgage. This is great, so long as home prices continue to increase. But what if prices fall?There are potential problems with interest-only financing.
Interest-only mortgages have variable interest rates. If interest rates rise, mortgage payments will increase. If payments increase beyond the level of affordability, homeowners could be forced to sell their homes. This could lead to a glut in the housing market, causing prices to fall. Owners wishing to sell could find that they owe more money than their home is worth and that they have no equity.
The interest-only mortgage is a useful tool to help people buy a home they otherwise might not be able to afford. Prospective home buyers should consider whether taking out such a mortgage is a good idea, or whether they might be better off buying a less expensive home..
?Copyright 2005 by Retro Marketing. Charles Essmeier is the owner of Retro Marketing, a firm devoted to informational Websites, including End-Your-Debt.com, a Website devoted to debt consolidation information and HomeEquityHelp.net, a site devoted to information on home equity loans.Essence Of Self Certified Mortgages
Your search for a mortgage isn't leading results.Check for any impediments. May be the lenders dread offering credit on the grounds that you are self employed.But are you alone in the pursuit? No. The statistics put the figure of self employed people at around three million. Add to this the people who are working freelance and those working as temporary hires. They too are denied mortgages on the same grounds as a self employed.If the mortgage companies continue with this step motherly attitude towards such a vast group of population, it is not late when they lose plenty of their business.And what are the grounds for such denial.
The most basic reason is that these persons do not have a stable income. The self employed persons, for instance, earn a lot one month, and nothing in another. This increases the chances of a default or arrears. Second reason for not allowing them an access to mortgages is that they get their income from varied sources, thus making the computation of...
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HELOCs and Second Mortgages: Which One Should I Choose?
Whether you need some extra cash to pay off some credit card debts, or to make some home improvements, home equity lines of credit or second mortgages can be great ways to get started. Many people looking to borrow money often opt for home equity line of credit, or HELOCs, for short. They are a tempting first choice, because they can often give you the much needed cash at a low interest rate. Another advantage to taking out an HELOC, or a home equity line of credit, is that they may provide the borrower with a certain tax break, but you would need to verify this with your lender or accountant.One drawback to HELOCs, however, is the fact that borrowers are expected to put their homes up as collateral. So, it is important that you think this decision through, before finalizing the loan, because you may be at risk of losing your home- and its equity- if you are late or cannot make your monthly payments.
Finally, if you decide to sell your home, must HELOCs will require that you pay...
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Advantages Offered by Bad Credit Mortgages
In today's world, lots of people who are confronted with bad credit situations face serious impediments in obtaining loans and mortgages, as they present little or no financial guarantees to banks and other similar credit institutions. Some of the most common obstacles that prevent people from being accepted in credit programs are the following: missed or late payments for loans, credit cards or store cards; defaults or CCJ's; mortgage arrears; inappropriate conduct of bank account; repossessions and bankruptcy. Once people are faced with one or more of these problems, they are no longer considered to be eligible for obtaining loans or mortgages, losing their financial credibility towards banks and other credit-offering institutions.
Persons who have a bad credit history behind them are commonly rejected by banks and other similar establishments when they apply for mortgages and various types of loans, as these institutions consider many different criteria in the process...
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Arizona Mortgage Company Launches Site Specific to 3/1 ARM Mortgages
American Mortgage Specialists is proud to announce the purchase of http://www.3yearARMs.com, a website devoted entirely to 3-year Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM loans).
Michael George, branch manager of American Mortgage Specialists purchased the domain name from a Nevada corporation that specializes in internet marketing for mortgage companies: KOG Enterprises, Inc."KOG has helped us bring in a great deal of new business over the past several months.
We have seen a remarkable return on investment thus far," Mr. George explained.3yearARMS.com will be devoted entirely to the 3/1 ARM product.
Different types of 3-year Adjustable Rate Mortgages will be discussed, but only ARMS and only ARMS that are fixed for 3 years."This is so that our visitors, who are shopping for a 3/1 ARM will find exactly what they are looking for," Mr.
George explained.
"It is frustrating to search for something and...
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Offshore Mortgages for Non-UK & UK Residents buying UK Property
Copyright 2006 Nigel Osgood
MORE PEOPLE COULD BENEFIT FROM AN OFFSHORE MORTGAGE THAN YOU WOULD THINK!
If you fall into any of the following categories and are considering buying or remortgaging a residential property in the UK for investment or buy to let purposes, you could be one of them:
(a) Non-UK residents (UK expatriates and Nationals of another country) wishing to purchase/remortgage a property in the UK for investment/buy to let purposes
(b) UK residents (Non-UK domiciled) wishing to purchase/remortgage a property in the UK for investment/buy to let purposes
(c) UK residents but deemed Not Ordinarily Resident in the UK for tax purposes, wishing to purchase/remortgage a property in the UK for investment/buy to let purposes during the period of their UK residency
Properties may be purchased via a UK Regulated Mortgage Contract for any applicants wishing to use a property as their main residence.
Properties...
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Commercially viable commercial mortgages
Commercial mortgages are similar to residential mortgages. Usually taken by businesses, commercial mortgages are secured against business property.Businesses have to make an important decision regarding the premises where the operations are to be carried. It is a buy or rent decision. By acquiring a property on rent, one is required to make a small monthly or quarterly payment. However, even after paying the rental for innumerable months you are not able to make inroads into the property ladder.
Buying property, on the other hand, will be intricately difficult for a newly set up business. This will require a bigger investment. Obviously, the share of production in the capital lessens. Commercial mortgages provide a solution to this paradoxical situation.Businesses where real estate holds an important place will benefit most from commercial mortgages. Running hotels and resorts from rented properties is a cheaper short-term solution.
However if you plan to stay longer, it...
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Can Stress Play a Role In Hair Loss?
Copyright 2006 Brendan Conroy
Stress is a fact of life in this modern world we live in. Our daily lives are filled to the brim with work, children, and activities like never before. It seems the more we try to balance our lives, the more complicated they become. It is common knowledge that long term stress can cause a variety of health concerns so it shouldn't come as any surprise to find that stress can play a role in hair loss too. In many ways, our emotional health is written...
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Dr. Beth Brooks to Speak at the National Nursing Administration Research Conference
New York, NY (ContentDesk via HRmarketer) September 29, 2005 ?- Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, CHE, and Senior Partner at JWT Employment Communications, will present Measuring Nursing Shared Governance, as well as a poster session on Assessing the Quality of Nursing Worklife, at the National Nursing Administration Research Conference (NARC) in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Brooks holds management responsibilities for the integrated offerings to health care employers at...
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