79T40P asked:


I should move in my new house in july, how long do i have to wait before i can get a home equity loan? or what is my best option for getting 50K?

I will no car notes, no credit card payments, nothing more than my mortgage and bills that are associated with anew how. I have a fixed rate so im not in the whole.

Im just trying to do some research.

Thanks

Ronnie

Rebecca Oconnor asked:




Writer Dan Ackman notes in an article at http://www.forbes.com that a recent report by Goldman Sachs shows “in 2004, Americans withdrew $640 billion in equity from their homes–by selling them, taking home equity loans or by refinancing. This was twice the total of 2001, showing that cash-outs have been rising even faster than home prices, which is very fast indeed.” No doubt about it, Americans are using their equity!

The home equity process is streamlined these days as more and more consumers utilize their computers in acquiring loans. Information is limitless on the internet with websites such as http://www.about.com and search engines allowing consumers to answer their questions with a few keystrokes. Gone are the days of going from bank to bank to find the best rate and product. Loan applications now start online. There’s no time better than the present to take a closer look at how equity loans work and how to make your equity work for you.

What is a Home Equity Loan?

Equity loans are 2nd mortgages that are secured by the value of your home. Today you can get a 2nd mortgage without having to refinance your current mortgage. The amount of equity available to you is based on the loan to value ratio, which is the value of the loan against the fair market value of your home. So a loan of $65,000 on a $100,000 home has a loan to value ratio of 65 percent. The standard ratio is 80%, but some lenders have loans with a loan to value of 100% or even 125%.

There are two types of these second mortgages. You can either get a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a home equity loan. An HELC works much like a credit card. It’s a revolving line of credit that can be paid off and used again. Equity lines of credit however, have a variable interest rate. Home equity loans on the other hand, involve getting all of your cash out at once and have a fixed interest rate. These work more like a standard loan.

Are Second Mortgages Right for you?

Home equity loans are considered as secure as a primary mortgage and usually the home equity rate is lower rate than credit cards and auto loans. This lower rate can make an equity loan a good choice for home improvement financing, loan consolidation and tuition expenses. The lower rate can mean monthly savings if you consolidate your debt. The interest can also be a tax deduction. Depending on your situation, this savings may make a home equity loan a good choice for you.

Home equity terms vary depending on the product. They will also depend on your credit score. Good credit will give you more options than bad credit. Home equity loans also have varying costs. There may be closing costs, appraisals, credit reports and points you will need to factor in to the cost of the loan. You should also be aware that if you refinance your existing first mortgage, the lender that holds the second mortgage must sign a subordination agreement, or the loan must be paid off with your new mortgage. The best loan for you will depend on your situation. If you know how your equity loan works, you can make sure that it works for you.

Donald

jlaricci asked:


First, find out what kind of home loan your looking for:

Home mortgage refinancing

Home equity loan

Home equity line of credit

New home purchase

Second mortgage

 

Then find a trusted lender to apply with…

Most mortgage brokers can get you multiple quotes from different lenders in your area. Upon completion of a mortgage application you will be connected with multiple lenders matching your financial profile

Getting the right mortgage interest rate could save you tens of thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. To begin requesting free no obligation mortgage rate quotes visit top rated lending marketplaces for low mortgage rate shopping and free mortgage and refinance rate quotes.

How To Shop Low Mortgage Rates

Home equity loan and home loan refinancing can reduce monthly payments, lower mortgage rates, get you cash back and save thousands in loan costs. W hat could you do with an extra $3000 to $4000 per year. Home refinancing makes big savings possible.

Now refinancing your home loan has never been easier. Home equity refinancing can save you hundreds of dollars per month. Many have saved as much as $800 per month. Even a $200 savings can add up to significant savings over several months. Just remember to weigh the total loan cost against the monthly savings and figure out if you will be in the house long enough to re-coop.

Remember refinancing is a shopping game just like buying a car or anything else you may desire. But if you put in a little time and effort you can come out on top with a low rate and good monthly saving on your home loan.



CHARLES

Evelyn Whitaker asked:


Second mortgage loan- second mortgage loan is offered against equity of the home. Basically an additional mortgage to your home, you can get up to 80 percent of the appraised value of your home in case of a second mortgage home loan for improvement. However, be prepared to pay the fees that are normally associated with a mortgage, i.e., closing costs, title insurance and processing fees.

Refinancing loan - You can take a new mortgage (refinancing) on your existing home to pay off the old existing debts. For this, you need to have equity in your home, a solid credit rating, and an overall steady income. Moreover, you will have to incur all the closing costs that go along with getting a new mortgage.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) - HELOC is like a second mortgage because it will allow you to get up to about 80 percent of the appraised value of your home.

Unsecured Loans- this is a simpler version than other home loans for improvement as you can often get an unsecured home loan for improvement with lesser mortgage. However, interest rates charged on unsecured loans are higher and as a borrower, you cannot get tax deduction for interest paid on unsecured loans.

An appreciable aspect of home loan for improvement is that by opting for it, you can significantly increase the equity in your home not only by improving the quality or size of your existing home but also by increasing its value…a reason why a lot of individuals are opting for this type of home loan.

Myself webmaster of www.castlemortgagegroup.com dealing in all type of mortgage loans in Florida, Georgia & Alabama with home equity loans, Florida Home Loans, refinance loans, constructions loans.



JORGE

macklesman asked:


An individual has a $120,000 30 year mortgage at 6% fixed. This individual also has a floating rate Home Equity line of credit for $20,000. The current rate on this loan is 8.5%. Only interest payments are required on the Home Equity line. The individual has an increase in discretionary income of $500 per month. Assuming rates will stay constant, does it make more economic sense to pay down the mortgage or the Home Equity loan first?

KURTIS

Mark asked:


household income is around 130k. we have a mortgage loan of 280,000. our HELOC interest rates is the PRIME RATE plus 3/8ths.
we got this home equity line of credit with Countrywide Financial. Our mortgage is with JP Morgan Chase. I’m wondering if I could have done better on the HELOC by going straight to JP Morgan Chase for the HELOC and possibly might have avoided the $500 closing fee? Is this a bad deal I have with Countrywide? Do others know if Countrywide is competitive. I should have compared more before I got the loan. Does Countrywide loan to risky customers and therefore expect a higher interest rate from all its customers?

JORDAN

Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans asked:


You hear quite a bit lately that “the Fed is cutting the interest rate.” Maybe you’ve been considering a refinance, and you’re waiting to move forward till the Fed takes action again. But be smart about waiting and watching. A Fed cut doesn’t directly affect long term rates (for instance a 30 year fixed mortgage), but it does impact long term mortgage rates. The problem is the impact might not have the result you’ve been waiting for.

Who is the Fed? Well, it’s really the Federal Reserve. And when the Fed cuts rates, it usually cuts the Fed Funds Rate, which is the rate banks lend each other money. However, when the Fed lowers the Fed Funds Rate, Prime Rate, the rate banks give their best customers, usually drops as well. Ok, that’s great. But what does that really mean to the average person on the street? It means that anything that has an interest rate tied to Prime is directly affected by the Feds’ rate cut. Typically, these are short term loans. For instance: a credit card or a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). In general, these rates decline when the Fed lowers rates. On the flip side, a Fed rate cut means your savings will perhaps not yield as much interest and your CD (certificate of deposit) won’t be at such a great rate. So, it’s not all good.

Why aren’t mortgages directly affected? Because mortgage rates are typically longer term rates and are influenced by buyers and sellers in the bond market. Daily movements in the bond market cause mortgage rates to change. That’s why you might get a quote from a loan officer on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, your quoted interest rate has increased .125%. The Fed lowers rates to help stimulate the economy. Ultimately a healthy economy is good for the real estate market. Jesse Lehn, Senior Vice President for Mortgage Investors Group, believes, “…a liquid real estate market is beneficial for the mortgage market and that keeps rates competitive.” So, when the Fed lowers rates, indirectly it can help mortgage rates, but there is no direct correlation.

Another misconception is that mortgage rate changes occur in direct relation to when a Fed rate cut happens. In actuality, most mortgage rate changes, positive or negative, occur regardless of whether the Fed is actually meeting. That’s because the mortgage market anticipates what the Fed is going to do.

A good loan officer should have their finger on the pulse of the market, but again it’s a gamble. Remember to have a target interest rate in mind if you want to lock a loan but are watching the market. Trying to lock an interest rate on the day the mortgage rates have reached their lowest point in a year is like trying to get a royal flush in poker. It happens, but it’s not a realistic goal. It just means you were lucky. Just stick to your home financing goals and consider the big picture, and you’ll be fine.



DWAYNE