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Bad Credit Home Mortgage Loans
Second Mortgage: Second Time A Charm?
By Dan Wright
Most average Americans are able to buy their own homes through a mortgage. And, while paying off the first mortgage, other needs for money arise for necessities such educational plans for the children, cash for improving the house, money for capitalizing on a small business or money to pay off personal debts. A second mortgage can even be used to pay off the first mortgage.
A second mortgage is usually based on the equity - your interest, as an owner, on your home based on the mortgage payments you have paid and the increased value of your home property. Aside from it being a second to the first mortgage, a second mortgage is different from a first mortgage in terms of interest rates. A second mortgage usually has a higher interest and is usually paid in a shorter time. Aside from this, a single large payment called balloon payment is also made at the end of the paying period.
Usually, refinancing is an alternative for second mortgage especially when interest rates are low because higher rates apply on second mortgages than on the first one. On the other hand, there are other features of a second mortgage which makes it more appealing than refinancing. This includes the looser contract guidelines which reduces the amount of time and effort to get that second mortgage. Apart from this, second mortgage may have lower transaction costs that can override the higher interest and which may also, in the long run, cost less than getting a refinancing.
Traditionally, a second mortgage has established repayment schedules and is offered as a fixed loan. But, at present, there are three options from which you can choose from. These are: the traditional second mortgage, a home equity loan and home equity line of credit. We will discuss the features of each briefly below.
a. Second mortgage. This loan is ideal for situations where you need the money in lump form especially for home improvement. Second mortgage can be found as either fixed-rate or adjustable from 5 to 20 years but typically 15 years. Seventy five to eighty percent of the appraised value of the home is
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b. Home Equity Loan. A home equity loan is like the traditional second mortgage but is different in 2 ways. First, unlike second mortgage, this has lower interest rates and second, lenders can waive off closing costs. Most types of this loan being offered are adjustable in the market. A home equity loan is typically used for home improvements and renovations just like a second mortgage and it can also be used to finance a business.
c. Home Equity Line of Credit. This type of loan is ideal for cases where there is a need for funds periodically such as for debt consolidation or for payments of college plans or tuition fees. Just like in a second mortgage, a credit check and a home appraisal is required before you can receive this type of loan. The loan amount is usually seventy five to eighty percent of the home's appraised value and the interest is adjustable. Some lenders waive off closing costs but others could total up to $1,000 plus points.
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