Subprime Mortgages – How Large Of A Down Payment Do You Need?
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Subprime mortgages offer massed flexibility with down payments
than conventional home loans. You can choose to put nothing or
over 20% down. And with a subprime mortgage, you don’t have to
worry about paying private mortgage insurance.
Zero-Down Mortgages
Zero-down mortgages allow people with little money for initial
costs to buy a home. Even with a zero-down mortgage you can
expect to pay loan fees and points, which can still add up to a
couple of thousands. However, there are financing plans that
wrap loan costs into the mortgage.
The basic zero-down mortgage consists of one loan or two. If
your lender decides to split your mortgage, you may need to find
another lender to carry the second mortgage.
Zero-down mortgages come at a cost of higher interest rates.
They also have larger monthly payments since the mortgage is for
a larger amount.
Large Down Payments
A large down payment adds equity to your property quickly. You
also have lower monthly payments by having a smaller mortgage.
In some cases, a large down payment can qualify you for a loan,
in spite of a poor credit record.
If you have the cash for a large down payment, you may also want
to look at purchase points up front. You can lower your interest
rate, saving you thousands if you keep the loan for several
years. You can also waive prepayment fees, usually by paying a
point.
Subprime Lenders
Subprime lenders offer a variety of financing solutions. If you
are unsure how much you want to borrow, start by requesting
quotes from lenders for different financing options. This way
you can compare numbers and look for a lender who offers the
inimitable rates and terms.
You can use the internet to gather this information quickly. You
can get quotes through websites or email. However, don’t give a
lender permission to submit a financing bid until you are ready
to apply. Every time a financial company checks your credit
history, your credit score takes a hit. Even if you don’t follow
through with the loan, it still affects you. Fortunately, most
lenders are willing to provide quotes to allow you to make the
highest financial decision.
About the author:
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How to get the bank to say yes whenever you apply for a loan or mortgage
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Is there anything worse in the world than having to go to the
bank and ask for money? Why is the person you are dealing with,
half you age with little to no experience? He or she is the one
that will decide whether or not you get approved for the loan.
Banks work backwards in my mind, when you don’t need the money
they continuously want to give it to you. When you do need the
money, you have to jump through hops to get it. This article is
designed to help you get prepared so that when you are applying
for a mortgage, home equity loan, SBA loan, VA loan or any other
kind of loan, the bank will always say yes. Let me repeat that,
the banks will always say yes!
Let’s start with how you dress when meeting your banker. They
are professionals, so present yourself as one even if you are a
mechanic. Put on a nice pair of dress pants along with a dress
shirt and jacket. Ladies, a pant suit or dress will be fine.
First impressions are critical so make a good one. Buy yourself
a nice briefcase for all your paper work. It doesn’t have to be
Gucci, just new looking. Get to your appointment early. Even if
you have to wait for 10 minutes, this alone shows that your
respect their time and again works in your favor as fair as a
first impression goes.
The most important thing you can do when applying for a new
mortgage, home equity loan, SBA loan or VA loan is bring all
your information with you. This means your social security
number, driver’s license, letter from your employee stating your
hire date and current salary (if you are self employed, bring a
copy of your last 3 years of tax returns with you), know what
debt you are carrying, have a list of all your assets (or create
a net worth statement on your computer at home). If you come
into the bank fully prepared, looking good, are on time and have
a smile on your face, the banks will say yes!
About the author:
Amy-Jo Strutt is an expert author and regularly contributes to
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There’s No Place Like Home…Except for Victims of Mortgage Fraud
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME .
EXCEPT FOR VICTIMS OF REAL ESTATE FRAUD
DETROIT, MI – Dec 14 – During this joyous holiday season, when
most Americans are gathering with family and friends, many
others are coping with the impact of real estate fraud. Some
have lost their homes to con artists preying on foreclosure
situations, others have unwittingly become straw buyers in
mortgage fraud set ups, while others are hiring criminal
attorneys in the hopes that their naiveté will not ruin their
credit scores for life and not land them in jail. How did the
American dream turn into such a nightmare?
From handmade signs stuck on the side of local roads and on
telephone poles to eBay listings seeking investors, late night
infomercials and newspaper ads promising big cash at closings,
real estate fraud and mortgage fraud have become part of
America’s landscape. The threat to families, communities and a
national economy closely allied with real estate values cannot
be underestimated.
“There is no doubt in my mind that the start of this century
will be remembered as the decade of real estate scandals,” said
Ralph Roberts, nationally recognized real estate expert, author
and speaker and creator of www.flippingfrenzy.com.
“Every law enforcement agency, every District Attorney and
Sherriff’s department I talk to is astounded at the sheer number
of people being scammed, ripped off and financially destroyed
through these scams. If we do not educate consumers and all
professionals to protect themselves, there will be no end in
sight.”
Roberts, who has been a national Top Superstar Realtor for the
past 18 consecutive years, is no newcomer to real estate – yet
even his office fell prey to scam artists. Today, Roberts is
spearheading educational programs for professionals and
consumers, building an information central website,
www.flippingfrenzy.com and blogging to keep website visitors up
to date with the latest occurrences.
As the word spreads through online communities, networks of
real estate professionals and a website that is reaching a
national audience, www.flippingfrenzy.com, American citizens are
starting to respond. In mid-December, three very frightened
individuals came to Ralph’s office, anxious because they had
learned by reading his website that what they had experienced
was real estate fraud. Their fear is very real – - and so is the
possibility that they may face criminal charges, even though
they had no idea that they were being involved in fraudulent
transactions.
Ralph’s anti-fraud efforts include speaking to real estate
professionals, mortgage professionals, lawyers, appraisers,
notary publics and title industry professionals. His
presentation at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for
Superstar Realtors earlier this year was a great success, as was
a seminar for real estate brokers held at the Real Estate
Education Center. The seminar, which will soon be available as a
download at www.flippingfrenzy.com, was presented for real
estate agents and brokers who need to know how to protect
themselves, their clients and their businesses when presented
with a questionable buy or sell transaction.
So how do you keep your home safe from real estate fraud?
* A certain percentage of real estate fraud transactions could
be completely eliminated by educated consumers refusing to sign
blank documents or take part in questionable sales or purchases.
* The promise of fast cash to pay credit card bills is tempting
- but it’s not how you want to remember the holiday season.
* Take a good look at the HUD 1 form – if there’s a discrepancy
in numbers, you may be headed into serious trouble.
* Any time someone advises you “don’t worry, this is fine,” it’s
time to start worrying. Real estate transactions are complex,
but they should be straight-forward.
* When anyone advises you to deposit money slowly into the bank,
a huge light bulb should go off – pay attention. Large legal
deposits do not require a slow deposit stream.
* Never sign any documents that are blank, never sign anything
that you do not understand and make sure that your own
independent advisor explains everything to you. That includes
federal forms that have been retyped or where the print is
almost too small to read.
* More tips will be updated at the www.flippingfrenzy.com blog
as they come in and as we learn higher about how to thwart real
estate fraud. Educated consumers are the first line of defense.
About the author:
Ralph Roberts, recognized by TIME Magazine as “the nonpareil-selling
REALTOR® in America,” is the owner of Ralph Roberts Realty, LLC,
and author of Walk Like a Giant, Sell Like a Madman, Real Wealth
By Investing in Real Estate and 52 Weeks of Sales Success. He
has been the number one residential real estate agent for over a
decade and is a popular motivational speaker. Ralph Roberts
Realty, LLC is located in Warren, Michigan and online at www
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