karnotda asked:


About 5 months ago I paid off all of my outstanding debt (credit cards, overdue bills, medical bills, etc…) I now want to purchase a new home. How can I raise my credit score so that I can get a great quote on a mortgage loan?

RONNY

Dawie Bester asked:


SA Home Loans was launched in South Africa in February 1999 and is like a short with a kick next to the big beer of the financial world; some of the top-rated banks have been operating since the 1800’s but SA Home Loans is new, young, funky and fresh; very fresh.

So why choose an SA Home Loans? In the company’s own words: ‘… against formidable competitors, we have grown to become the country’s fifth largest home loans provider.” That’s impressive by anyone’s standards, if you’ll excuse the subtle pun.

SA Home Loans is not a bank and not a mortgage originator. A mortgage originator sources home loans from various financial companies and get paid a commission. But SA Home Loans is a specialist mortgage provider. So, what’s the difference? Well, you go to your GP for your annual check-up and then he sends you to a specialist - SA Home Loans is the specialist. And it’s proudly South African.

Now, let’s take a longer look at some of SA Home Loan’s wide range of competitive home loan offerings, add-ons, insurance and equity access products. These include:

- Variable Home Loan

- Super-Lo

- Interest Only

- Interest Only

- Quick Cash

- Further Loan

- Rapid Re-Advance

- Further Re-Advance

- Cap Rate

- Home Owner’s Cover

- Bond Protection Plan

Variable Home Loan

This loan has a variable rate and can be tailored to suit your personal needs. The huge benefit in selecting a Variable Home Loan is that you can switch to another home loan option instantly free of charge. Its flexibility makes this the mother of all home loans. Switch to SA Home Loans and you can get R75,000 in cash within 72 hours immediately after you’ve signed the mortgage agreement.

Super-Lo Home Loan

This home loan option is based on a cash-back incentive programme. You will receive interest refunds into your home loan during the first five years which lower your mortgage balance so you ultimately pay less interest.

South Africa’s unique Only Interest Home Loan

With this exclusive home loan option you get to pay ONLY the interest on your home loan. You can choose to include a capital pay-off, a portion thereof, or not. Once again, you can also switch loan options free of charge.

Varifix Home Loan

SA Home Loans lets you fix the interest rate on your home loan for up to 20 years. The benefit of the Varifix Home Loan is that you get to choose the portion of your home loan to fix; the rest remains variable. Best of all, you can revert at any time to a standard variable interest rate loan.

Quick Cash

Allows you to access up to R75,000 in cash within 72 hours and spend the money on anything you like.

Further Loan

This is an option to borrow money against the increased value of your property. If the market is booming and your house becomes a property gold mine, you can borrow money against the increased value. The fact is that borrowing against your home loan is usually the cheapest credit you can get. Take advantage of it.

Rapid Re-advance

This option secures cash when you have paid more than your agreed installments.

Further Advance

Further Advance lets you borrow funds over and above your original loan as long as it’s an amount less than the original registered loan amount.

Cap Rate

Protect yourself against rising interest rates with insurance that allows you to cap your interest rate for two years so you are never faced with monthly repayments that are burgeoning out of control. With the Cap Rate option your home loan rate is guaranteed not to rise about your cap.

Home Owner’s Cover

Don’t go anywhere without Home Owner’s Cover to protect your property against unexpected disasters, like fires or floods.

Bond Protection Plan

Ever tossed and turned wondering what would happen if you were disabled or died? You, and more importantly your family, are protected against the possibility of repossession when you take out a mortgage protection plan.

SA Home Loans is South Africa’s largest non-bank mortgage lender. The primary benefit in taking out an SA Home Loan is knowing it can accommodate you - first-time home buyer or weary over-extended family man.



ROSCOE

asked:


can i get a home loan financed without outrageous interest if i’ve had a foreclosure in the past few years if i get someone to cosign/coborrow with me that has really good credit? or maybe have the person with the really good credit take the loan out for me and just add my name to the title (would that do anything to help reestablish my credit..?).

thanks.

**and before anyone starts in on how i should have been responsible the first time, i was…i left my husband and he defaulted on the mortgage after he agreed to make the payments.

DWAYNE

Emanuele Allenti asked:


A home equity loan enables a homeowner to secure money using his home as collateral. This is can be helpful for borrowers seeking a huge sum and those with poor credit histories. Bad credit home loan lending institutions or lenders are generally more open to such loans, as borrowers are less likely to default on payments with their property on the line. A borrower will also not be able to avoid payment by running away with his house or hiding it, enhancing the chance that the lender will be able to collect the collateral.

Borrowers are usually drawn to home equity loans for their low interest rates. With this option, getting a bad credit home loan will be easier for a borrower to have his loan application approved. Such home loans also allow one to make tax deductible payments. Since real property is generally of substantial market value, they enable borrowers to secure a home equity loan to fund major buying decisions. These include home renovation or remodeling, financing college education, buying a second home, and high-interest debt consolidation. Home equity loans also pose some problems, particularly the possibility of losing one’s home if loan payment schedules are not followed.

Beware Of Bad Credit Home Loan Scams. There are also many scammers with various schemes seeking unsuspecting homeowners. Borrowers must be wary of dealing with individuals and organizations focused on quickly closing a contract or seemingly unable to have terms and conditions clearly written down. In such cases, one should immediately stop proceeding and verify the lender’s legitimacy.

Borrowers can secure the best loan package if they are supported by error-free credit reports. If these reports contain bad information, they can be fixed by credit reporting agencies or by the creditor responsible for reporting the error. When one’s credit report is fixed, building credit may be necessary to enhance attractiveness to lenders.

What If My Only Option Is A Bad Credit Home Loan? Unfortunately, building credit is a catch-22 situation. First-time borrowers experience problems getting credit, while those who already have credit find that they do not want or need it. However, young consumers and first-timers still need a credit history as a qualification for bigger loans. The likely scenario then is to build credit slowly. A credit history will help lenders determine if the borrower is a bad risk or is a dependable payer.

How To Build Credit To Help Avoid A Bad Credit Loan

Building credit and proving credit worthiness will help individuals in case an unexpected situation demands a loan application. For those working on their initial credit accounts, they may have to depend on a co-signer whose existing credit will be evaluated by the lender. This evaluation is needed since the co-signer effectively ‘vouches’ for the first-time credit builder. First-time credit users can also make use of programs that cover furniture and other significant but manageable purchases. Individuals will have less difficulty qualifying for these programs, which definitely boost efforts to build credit.

Secured credit cards can be arranged with credit unions and banks. This card enables deposits to one’s account and sets a credit limit, exposing the bank to minimal or practically no risk while the individual builds on his credit. After establishing a credit history as a good borrower, credit card firms, banks and other groups are likely to approach and offer various loan packages. Individuals should be wise and not overwhelmed by the offers, selecting only those with clear-cut benefits. With some education on building credit, you can avoid a bad credit home loan altogether.



WILEY

Prince§§ of µnί©orn waΨ asked:


hey, i have a credit score of 750, I want to know how high my interest rate would be for a home loan of about $80,000. I can check mortgage calculators for how much payments will be, but only if i fill in the interst rate, i just want to know a realistic guess about what that might be!

IRWIN

justin narin asked:


If you are considering taking out a secured loan against your home, two of your options are home loan mortgage refinancing with cash-out or home equity loans. Depending on your particular situation one may be better for you financially that the other.

Cash-Out Refinancing

A cash-out refinance is refinancing your mortgage for more than the current balance on your first mortgage. Home loan mortgage refinancing usually has a lower interest rate than home equity loans, but if you borrow more than 80% of your home’s value then you may have to pay private mortgage insurance. If you have had your mortgage long enough that you are paying more principal than interest each month or if you currently have a good interest rate, it does not make much sense to refinance and a home equity loan will probably be a better option.

Home Equity Loan

A home equity loan is a loan on the difference between the market value of your home and the balance that you still owe on your mortgage. As a separate loan in addition to your mortgage, you do not usually pay the closing cost associated with a mortgage and the interest is usually tax deductable. Home equity loans are a good choice if your penalties for pre-payment on your original mortgage make refinancing impossible.

Which is Best?

Investments in the value of your home, starting a small business, or life-saving medical treatment are all good reasons to consider a cash-out refinance. However, you may end up paying more for your total interest than if you refinance your current mortgage at a lower interest rate and take out a home equity loan for a shorter term. Your final decision will depend on what you can afford for your monthly payments and if you are comfortable paying a larger total interest in exchange for lower monthly payments and lower interest rates.

If you are interested in debt consolidation, you may be able to get a lower interest rate with a cash-out refinance, but you lengthen the amount of time over which to pay off your loan. You might want to look into a home equity loan with a short term or simply re-budget and tackle your highest interest debt first and try to pay off your credit cards. This last method will probably same you more money in interest paid over time.

Remember that whether you opt for a cash-out refinance or a home equity loan, in either case failure to repay your loan can cost you your home. For more articles on Mortgage Refinance, visit: http://www.bills.com/mortgage-refinancing/



DANA

Dean Shainin asked:


/>Interest rates on home loans are at the lowest they’ve been in many years. Now is a great time to take advantage of home loan financial services and resources available online. With a little education online you can get some of the best loans available on the Internet. It is well worth the time and effort to research loans online to save yourself thousands of dollars.



Online home loan services and resources can help you get linked up to hundreds of home loan lenders. These services and lenders can help find the best home loan for your financial situation. The best home loan can change very quickly, so it is a good idea to find a good licensed home loan broker to help with your needs.



First time home buyers can get help with home loans from FHA in purchasing a new home. You might pay a slightly higher interest rate for the home loan, but you do not have to come up with a large down payment with FHA loans.



Home loan services and resources online can help you decide whether or not to have a long term or short term home loan. You may want a 15 year loan instead of a 30 year loan if you can afford higher loan payments. These services and resources can also provide you with information and ideas on many different options available to you for your financial situation.



Take time to shop online for the best home loan brokers and you can save yourself time and money. They have the skill and experience to get you the best home loan rates available. Home loan brokers have the knowledge required to get you the best rate discounts and incentives for your financial credit rating. With your FICO credit score, they will know which lenders can get you the lowest and best home loan rates in today’s home loan market. It is a good idea to know what your credit is like before shopping for a home loan.



Important Home Loan Definitions



Amortization Period - The number of years it will take to pay back a home loan in full.



Conventional Mortgage - A mortgage home loan that does not exceed 75% of the lesser of the appraised value. A mortgage that exceeds this limit must be insured.



Equity - Home equity is the difference between the price for which a property could be sold and the total debts owed on the property.



Mortgagee - The lender.



Mortgagor - The borrower.



Refinance - To arrange a new mortgage for an increased amount. The old mortgage is paid off from the new home loan.



Term - The duration of a mortgage agreement.



Many Internet resources, tools and information can save yourself valuable time and money on finding a home loan. If you’re looking to buy a new home and getting a home loan, shopping online may be the best way to go. You will know you have made a wise financial decision by educating yourself on the home loan process and options available to you. With a simple Google search you can have instant access to hundreds of home loan lenders that are competing for your business. In the end, this will help you get the best deal by shopping online for a home loan.



NEIL

Joey T asked:


I’ve recently purchased my parents home in order to free up income for them so they can live a better lifestyle and have more “throw” away income later in their life.

My situation is this: I refi’d their home instead of getting a traditional mortgage with a rate of 6.35ish in Sept. I am set up on a 20yr bi-weekly payment which should pay off in 17 years without putting any additional monies onto each payment (thank you to one of my friends for giving me that information about the bi-weekly payments. Saving 3 years right off the bat was very awesome…).

With the rates going so low lately should I consider refinancing in order to lower payments and/or timeframe of the loan?

RAY

babieyig asked:


just wondering..because just recently i applied for a loan there and gotten approved and was ready to buy a home but at the last minute my loan officer told me that i wasn’t approved anymore…he had no excuse and then told me he could refer me to another mortgage that could maybe help me…the other mortgage did approve me but it was about 1.25 more of the interest rate…i just don’t want to trust them…
my score is 721..

MASON

Sara asked:


I am in the process of buying my 1st home. What I dont understand is that the mortgage company is charging more interest than the borrowing amount but the interest rate is what I see advertised everywhere in my area?? When I calculate the interest on the loan it is completely different from what they are telling me. Is it normal to pay more interest on a home loan?? Or what is normal?
Right now if I go with this loan it is like I am paying for two houses or an amount that I would have never considered on a home before because it would seem out of my range. I dont get all this so any help is very much appreciated. I would love to think I am making a good choice if it is…..I really like this home.

ARRON