Michael Petrone asked:




Homeowners may need to get a more affordable mortgage and Chase can help them. Mortgage Refinancing and modification are now easier than ever, even through Chase, due to President Obama’s “Making Home Affordable” plan. This is a $75 billion dollar plan which will help homeowners save money, avoid foreclosure, and stay in their home. Here is how it works, and how to use it with Chase:

Right now, refinancing or home loan modification is easier and more beneficial for a homeowner than it has ever been before. Chase has mortgage professionals and locations across the country dedicated to helping homeowners. Foreclosures, mortgage defaults, and financial hardships are all problems that can be solved by using the Obama stimulus plan with Chase. Even with Chases reputation and excellent customer service, a homeowner should do their own research prior to applying for a home loan modification or refinancing.

When you finally do apply with Chase, be sure to not quickly throw an application together and hope for the best. The “Making Home Affordable” plan through Chase is only going to be available to homeowners who meet certain requirements. The key to getting approved and the best deal possible when refinancing, make sure to learn these requirements, and apply them to your life. This is the best way to ensure you are getting the best deal, and will be approved, when refinancing or getting a home loan modification.

Homeowners right now should look into refinancing or mortgage modification with Chase. It has never been easier to save hundreds of dollars per month simply by calling them and asking about President Obama’s mortgage stimulus plan. Odds are you will be approved and start saving hundreds next month.

Samuel

Michael J Roberts asked:




For home-owners wishing to release some of the equity from their homes, cash out refinance has become an increasingly popular alternative to home equity loans.

But what exactly is cash out refinancing?

The term “Cash out refinancing” refers to a transaction in which a new mortgage amount is borrowed that is greater than the existing mortgage amount. Enabling you to pay of your existing mortgage and “cash out” the leftover amount.

For example, if you owe $100,000 on a home currently valued at $240,000, then you have $140,000 in equity. Provided your new mortgage loan is larger than $100,000, you can use the refinance loan to pay off what’s left of your original mortgage and pocket the difference.

Why release equity?

Many people use this released equity to pay off consumer debts such as credit cards, store cards or personal loans. This certainly has its advantages. Paying off these debts using your mortgage can significantly reduce the monthly interest rate from 20% (or higher) to as low 5 to 9%.

Home improvements

Another popular reason that many opt for cash out refinance loans is to make improvements to their home. Choosing to invest some of the released equity back into your property is a very wise decision. Carrying out major home improvements increases your homes value and lowers the loan to value ratio. This is a great way to regain some of the equity that has already been released.

Future investments

For some home-owners a cash out remortgage can be beneficial for investment purposes. If you can invest your money elsewhere at a better rate of return than the interest rate charged on the remortgage, then this cab be a worthwhile route.

Remember, like all other types of loan, refinancing a mortgage has its costs and you may be charged a higher rate of interest by your lender. Before taking on a cash out remortgage, obtain some mortgage quotes and make a risk-based assessment (taking into account all hidden costs) to work out whether extracting equity from your home is economical.

Joe

Brianne asked:


I do not own a home, and am thinking about filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. The question I have is, after I am clear and my debts paid, is it impossible to get a loan to buy a home?

Micheal