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		<title>Why you Should Refinance your Mortgage</title>
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<p>Due to the fact that there is a huge amount of competition in the mortgage lender market, there are now several advantages to the consumer that did not exist a number of years ago.  If your mortgage loan has been running for a good number of years then chances are you may not have gotten the financial product that suit your needs bests.</p>
<p>With all of this competition, there&#8217;s never been a better time to look at re<span id="more-47"></span>financing your home and perhaps finishing up with a better set of conditions or a better rate than you got when you originally took at your mortgage.  There are a number of things that you should bear in mind when looking into this.  Firstly, if you have been making regular mortgage repayments for a number of years then you will have built-up a reasonably good credit rating on the back of this.  Also, if you don&#8217;t have any other outstanding debt in terms of additional loans or short-term credit then your credit rating should be excellent. This will be an excellent bargaining chip in terms of talking to mortgage brokers or directly to companies and being able to negotiate a lower rate and better conditions for your refinancing needs.</p>
<p>If you require additional money for home renovation or extension then there is also an opportunity here to build that additional money into your refinancing request and then spread it out over the longer term as part of your renegotiated mortgage.</p>
<p>Probably the first place to look is your existing company.  Their financial product will have changed with the times and when you consider changing the terms of your mortgage then this is probably the first place that you should look.  Because you&#8217;ve already built-up a relationship with them and have been paying regularly over an extended period of time they will be quite keen to keep you as a customer.  This is a massive advantage in your negotiations with them and will allow you to leverage better conditions from the deal.</p>
<p>Also, it is no harm to shop around at this stage and see what other companies might offer you.  You will also be able to use this information in the negotiations with your existing company and play one off against the other. If your existing mortgage financier is unwilling to offer you a competitive deal compared to what seems to be available in the marketplace than it is time to look at making a change.  There has been all sorts of legislation in this area which will allow you to make this change quite easily.  It has always been in the interest of the mortgage lenders to make it appear that changing from one mortgage lender to another is very difficult.  This is actually not the case of when you look at this more closely will find that it is actually quite easy to change from one company to another.</p>
<p>Basically, the moral of the story is to always remember that the market is very competitive and if you have built up your equity and credit rating by keeping up regular repayments over a number of years that this puts you in a prime position to renegotiate your mortgage financing with your existing company or if they are unwilling to offer you the best terms then you can move to a different mortgage finance provider.</p>
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<p> Everyday we read about the worldwide financial crisis and, specifically, about the U.S. banking and housing crisis.  To understand the challenges facing borrowers during the Housing crisis, it is critical to understand adjustable rate mortgages &#8211; how they work and how they can impact you. </p>
<p>ARMs offer both<strong> advantages and disadvantages. </strong>Unlike a fixed-rate mortgage, an ARM provides interest rates that change periodically -<span id="more-9"></span> and payments that go up or down accordingly.  At first, lenders generally charge lower interest rates for ARMs and this makes an ARM easier to afford initially.  If interest rates remain steady or move lower, this can work to your long term advantage. It is important, however, to weigh the risk that if interest rates increase in the future, so will your monthly payments. </p>
<p>The <strong>initial rate and payment </strong>on an ARM will remain in effect for a limited period&#8211;ranging from several months to 5 years or more. After this initial period, the interest rate and monthly payment may change at regular intervals &#8211; every month, every year, every 3 years.   This period between rate changes is called the <strong>adjustment period</strong>.</p>
<p>The interest rate on an ARM is determined by two things: <strong>the index and the margin</strong>. The index is usually a standard measure of interest rates and the margin is an extra amount that the lender adds. If the index rate goes up, so does your interest rate and monthly payment.  On the other hand, if the index rate goes down, your monthly payment may go down. Not all ARMs adjust downward, however so be sure to read the details about any loan you are considering. </p>
<p>Lenders base ARM rates on a variety of <strong>indexes. </strong>You should ask what index will be used for your ARM, how it has fluctuated in the past, and where it is published.  </p>
<p><a></a><a></a>The <strong>margin</strong> may differ from one lender to another, but it is usually constant over the life of the loan. The <em><strong>fully indexed rate</strong></em> is equal to the margin plus the index. For example, if the lender uses an index that is currently 4% and adds a 3% margin, the fully indexed rate would be 7%.</p>
<p>Some lenders base the amount of the margin on your credit record &#8211; the better your credit, the lower the margin. In comparing ARMs, look at both the index and margin for each program.</p>
<p>An <strong>interest-rate cap</strong> places a limit on the amount your interest rate can increase. Interest caps come in two forms: <em>A<strong> periodic adjustment cap</strong></em>, which limits the amount the interest rate can be adjusted up or down from one adjustment period to the next, and <em>a<strong> lifetime cap</strong></em>, which limits the interest-rate increase over the life of the loan.  By law, virtually all ARMs must have a lifetime cap.</p>
<p><a></a>In addition to interest-rate caps, many ARMs limit, or cap, the amount your monthly payment may increase at each adjustment.  <strong>A payment cap</strong> can limit the increase to your monthly payments but also can add to the amount you owe on the loan. This is called <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/arms/arms_english.htm#negative">negative amortization</a>.</p>
<p>If you are considering an ARM, ask yourself: </p>
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<li>- Is my income enough&#8211;or likely to rise enough&#8211;to cover higher mortgage payments if interest rates go up? </li>
<li>- Will I be taking on other sizable debts, such as a loan for a car or school tuition, in the near future? </li>
<li>- How long do I plan to own this home? If you plan to sell soon, rising interest rates may not pose the problem they do if you plan to own the house for a long time. </li>
<li>- Do I plan to make any additional payments or pay the loan off early?</li>
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<p><strong>Golden Rule:</strong>  Before you consider any loan, ask questions and read the details. For information and news please visit <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://loanmodificationhelpcenter.org/">Loan Modification</a> Help Center</p>
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FHA Mortgage Loans for Buying a Florida Home or FHA Mortgage Refinances are Fast and Easy with FHAmortgageFHAloan.com.  FHA home loans allow first time Florida home buyers and current Florida home owners buy a home with less than 3.5% down or FHA home mortgage refinance up to 96.5% of the homes [...]]]></description>
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<p>FHA Mortgage Loans for Buying a Florida Home or FHA Mortgage Refinances are Fast and Easy with FHAmortgageFHAloan.com.  FHA home loans allow first time Florida home buyers and current Florida home owners buy a home with less than 3.5% down or FHA home mortgage refinance up to 96.5% of the homes value.</p>
<p>Research FHA hom<span id="more-11"></span>e loan programs to help you qualify to buy a Florida home with little money down, learn about FHA home loan qualifications, or get a free FHA home loan prequalification.</p>
<p>FHA home loans have so many advantages and qualifying is easier and less expensive with regulated closing costs of FHA loans protect you. </p>
<p><strong><u>Other FHA loan Advantages Include:</u></strong></p>
<p><strong>Minimal Down Payment and Closing Costs. </strong></p>
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<li>Down payment less than 3.5% of Sales Price </li>
<li>Gift for down payment and closing costs allowed. </li>
<li>No reserves or required. </li>
<li>FHA regulated closing costs. </li>
<li>Seller can credit up to 6% of sales price towards buyers costs. </li>
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<p><strong>Easier Credit Qualifying Guidelines such as:</strong></p>
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<li>Minimum FICO credit score of 540.</li>
<li>FHA will allow a home purchase<strong> <u>2 </u></strong>years after a <strong>Bankruptcy</strong>. </li>
<li>FHA will allow a home purchase <u> <strong>3</strong></u><strong> </strong>years after a <strong>Foreclosure</strong>.  </li>
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<p><strong>Easier Debt Ratio &amp; Job Requirement Guidelines such as:</strong></p>
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<li>Higher Debt Ratio&#8217;s than other home loan programs. </li>
<li>Less than two years on the job is allowed. </li>
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<h2>Self-Employed individuals o.k.</h2>
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<p>At one point and time many years ago, the FHA loan was the only alternative to local bank financing for home buyers. In the fashion world, there is a saying: Wait long enough, and everything comes back into style. That rule applies just as well to <strong>Florida FHA mortgage program</strong>. Long-overlooked, the <em>FHA mortgage</em> is becoming popular again with Florida <u>Home Buyers</u> for its low rates and the real security it provides borrowers.</p>
<p>For Florida banks and other mortgage lenders, <strong><em>FHA mortgage loan</em></strong> financing offers the security of a government insured <u>Mortgage</u>. Win/Win! To learn more, call today at 1-800-570-0448 or just use our fast and easy <u>quick application</u>!</p>
<h2>For first time home buyers and other borrowers, the FHA home loans can have key advantages:</h2>
<p><u>Easy Qualification</u> &#8211; The <em>FHA loan </em>insures lenders against loss for loans made to properly qualified <u>FHA</u> home loan borrowers. So you&#8217;re likely to find FHA mortgage loans with terms that make it easier for you to qualify.</p>
<p><u>Minimal Downpayment Requirements</u> &#8211; FHA mortgages can work with as little as 3% down and those funds can come from a family member, charity, or your employer. Although the FHA loan does not have a zero down mortgage option yet, you will find that your 1st Continental Mortgage loan officer can point you to many Downpayment assistance programs that work well with Florida FHA home loans.</p>
<p><u>Less than A-1 Credit is Okay</u> &#8211; The<strong> Florida FHA home loan program</strong> exists to expand the pool of home buyers. Even borrowers with prior bankruptcies or mortgage lates get approved every day for FHA mortgages to buy or <u>Refinance</u> homes in Hillsborough County or any of the other Florida counties we serve. The FHA loan program uses credit quality, not credit score!</p>
<p><u>Lower Cost Over the Life of the Loan</u> &#8211; The Florida FHA home loan rates are extraordinarily competitive. FHA&#8217;s lower risk to the lender means a better rate for the borrower.</p>
<p><u>Safeguards for Borrowers Who Get Behind</u> &#8211; The Florida FHA loan mortgages also allow the lender more options in helping borrowers who fall behind keep their homes are get current again: special forbearance, workouts, even free mortgage counseling. Further, HUD can allow the lender to take past due payments and move them to the end of the loan and in some instance will actually pay your past due payments for you. Options to save your home you&#8217;ll never get from a conventional loan! In an uncertain world, this is another excellent reason for you to get an FHA mortgage.</p>
<p><u>Options for Manufactured Housing</u> &#8211; Under certain conditions, you can even finance a <u>Mobile Home</u> or manufactured home using a Florida <em>FHA mortgage loan.</em> Call 1-800-570-0448 to get pre-approved for a Florida FHA loan for manufactured housing or just use our <u>quick application</u> to learn more!</p>
<p><u>FHA Loans Are Fully Assumable</u> &#8211; When you are ready to sell your home, you can offer buyers FHA financing! All FHA loans can be assumed by qualified buyers.</p>
<p>These are just seven of the many good reasons to apply for an FHA mortgage. Call 1-800-570-0448 to speak with a friendly Florida FHA loan specialist now!</p>
<p>The FHA program has evolved since it started in 1934 and now has options for HUD insured loans that fit a variety of different borrowers and situations.</p>
<h3>FHA Home Loans for Purchasing a Florida Home</h3>
<p>Although Florida FHA home loans require additional paperwork, the reality is that applying for an <strong>FHA mortgage loan in Florida</strong> is not much different from applying for conventional financing. In fact, for many borrowers the small amount of extra time turns out to be an exceptional mortgage bargain because they save thousands of dollars over the life of their <u>Florida Mortgage</u>.</p>
<p>At 1st Continental Mortgage, we have been working with the FHA program for many years. We&#8217;re experts at assembling the proper paperwork and presenting your loan application to FHA approved lenders diligently and professionally. It&#8217;s one of the ways that we have earned our reputation for closing <em>FHA home loans in Florida </em>on-time.</p>
<p>You may be surprised at how flexible sellers are in the current market and how many programs there are that provide Downpayment assistance to applicants for FHA financing to purchase Florida homes, condos, and townhouses. The fact is, seller can pay up to 6% towards your closing costs. This means, no closing costs for you when negotiated during the purchase contract!</p>
<p>The FHA program offers excellent fixed rate options and never a prepayment penalty. If other mortgage lenders are quoting you subprime rates, you owe it to yourself to make the call to 1st Continental Mortgage to compare the costs of getting an FHA home loan for your home purchase. Call 1-800-570-0448 to speak with an FHA mortgage expert before accepting any conventional mortgage quote as the best you can do!</p>
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<h3>Streamline Refinance Requirements</h3>
<p>When your 1st Continental Mortgage lender helps you get a streamlined FHA refinance on your existing mortgage loan, he or she will make certain that you meet these conditions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Your current mortgage must be an FHA mortgage.</li>
<li>You must have had your FHA Mortgage for at least 6 months.</li>
<li>You must have paid your mortgage on time for the most current 12 months.</li>
<li>Your FHA Streamline Refinance must lower the principal and interest portion of your mortgage payment by at least $50 or convert the mortgage from an ARM to a fixed rate FHA home loan.</li>
<li>You can&#8217;t get cash out on the FHA streamline refi.</li>
<li>You must have an FHA appraisal if you are rolling the closing costs into the FHA streamline refinance.</li>
<li>Any existing liens on your Florida home must be subordinate to the new FHA mortgage.</li>
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<h2>FHA Mortgage Loan Refinance</h2>
<h3>Programs for Cashing Out Equity</h3>
<p>Although a streamline refinance does not allow you to cash out equity, we have a <em>FHA loan</em> refinance program that is specifically designed for borrowers who want to cash out equity to consolidate debts, make home improvements or to access funds for other purposes.</p>
<p>Unlike many conventional loan programs, the <strong>FHA mortgage </strong>does not adjust the rate based upon loan to value or credit score. You will find the FHA has very reasonable underwriting guidelines for cash out refinancing.</p>
<p>We have helped many clients borrow up to 85% of the appraised value of their homes and use the funds to consolidate debts or to make home improvements and other purposes. Qualified borrowers will have to look hard to find lower rates and better terms than they can get on Florida FHA cash out refinance right now!</p>
<p>Call 1st Continental Mortgage today at 1-800-570-0448 or use our <u>quick application</u> to apply for an FHA refinance on your home in Sumter County or any of the other Florida counties we offer FHA mortgages in.</p>
<p>FHA 203k Mortgages For Florida Homeowners Making Home Improvements</p>
<p>The FHA 203k loan program is nothing more than a specialized FHA home loan designed to help homeowners make home improvements. It is especially popular in neighborhoods with properties in need of rehabilitation.</p>
<p>The FHA 203k loans work in Florida communities in much the same way as <u>Construction</u> loans for home improvement. Eligible borrowers can use the proceeds from these mortgage to renovate and improve their primary residences.</p>
<p>Qualifying for a 203k FHA mortgage uses the same guidelines as a standard FHA mortgage for the purchase of a Florida home.</p>
<h2>FHA Home Loans For Mobile Homes with Land</h2>
<p>Although some conventional lenders in Florida shy away from making a loan on <u>Mobile Homes</u> or manufactured homes, many <strong>FHA mortgage loan lenders</strong> do not.</p>
<p>In fact, mobile homeowners fortunate enough to connect with a Florida mortgage lender, who is well schooled in how FHA loans work for mobiles and manufactured homes, can get a better interest rate, better terms, and a lower monthly payment by going FHA in nearly every case.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re shopping for financing to buy a mobile or manufactured home on land in Sumter County or any of the other 66 counties in Florida that we serve, call 1-800-570-0448 and let us give you a quote for an <em>FHA mortgage loan</em> to purchase your mobile or manufactured home.</p>
<p>It only takes a few minutes to get an FHA loan mortgage quote on your Florida mobile home. We&#8217;ll wager that the savings on your monthly mortgage payments will make it some of the highest paid work you&#8217;ve ever done.</p>
<p>Few people realize that the<strong> FHA loan</strong> uses the same underwriting criteria for single and double wide mobile homes and manufactured housing as it does for traditional site built block or stick homes. In addition, FHA is one of the very few programs that can offer up to 97% financing on mobile homes on land. In addition, did you know that the seller can contribute up 6% toward your closing costs on an FHA mobile home loan and that down payment assistance can be used in Florida? It&#8217;s true! You could package your mobile home financing to create a real no money down loan with unbelievably low rates.</p>
<p>Call 1-800-570-0448 or use our secure online <u>quick application</u> for a free no obligation quote on financing your manufactured or mobile home using an FHA mortgage loan.</p>
<h2>FHA Home Loans Offer the Convenience of Streamlined Refinance</h2>
<p>An FHA streamline refinance is one of the easiest home loans for <u>Mortgage Lenders</u> and borrowers. Since HUD approved you for the original FHA loan, the paperwork to refinance is minimal and the process is simple.</p>
<p>So long as you have made your <strong>FL FHA loan mortgage</strong> payments on time for the previous 12 months, you can lower your monthly payment if interest rates go down with minimal out of pocket expense. Even if you have been late on your FHA mortgage, you might still qualify for an FHA streamline refinance in Florida under very specific conditions.</p>
<p>Less documentation and no appraisal are just two of the reasons a FHA streamline refinance is cheaper and faster for the borrowers who qualify.</p>
<h2>FHA Mobile Home Lending Guidelines</h2>
<p>The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets forth these guidelines for determining if a mobile or manufactured home qualifies for an <strong>FHA mortgage loan in Florida:</strong></p>
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<li>The mobile or manufactured home must be constructed in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. A red tag is attached to the rear of each section of homes that comply with the standards.</li>
<li>The home must be taxed as real estate by the local tax assessor&#8217;s office.</li>
<li>The mobile or manufactured home must have been built after June 15, 1976.</li>
<li>The mortgage must have a term of at least 30 years from when amortization begins.</li>
<li>The mobile home or manufactured home must be on a permanent foundation. </li>
<li>The axles and tongue must be removed from the mobile or manufactured home.</li>
<li>The mobile home or manufactured home must have adequate skirting and insulation, and the crawl space must have adequate ventilation.</li>
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<p>If you would like to determine if your mobile or manufactured home meets the guidelines for section 184 financing from FHA, call one of our Florida mortgage pros at 1-800-570-0448. We&#8217;ll be glad to help you determine if the property that you are interested in can be used as collateral for an <em>FHA mobile home mortgage</em>.</p>
<p>FHA 203K Mortgages for Florida Fixer upper homes</p>
<p>This specialized FHA mortgage is for Floridians who wish to buy a home that needs repairs or renovations. Just as is the case with a conventional construction loan, a single FHA 203k loan covers both purchase of the Florida real estate and renovation. FHA 203K financing can be used to purchase a property on a site and move it to a new foundation on the mortgaged property and rehabilitate it.</p>
<p>In addition, Florida homeowners can also use a 203k FHA mortgage to refinance existing debt when they finance one or more home improvements using the FHA 203k mortgage program.</p>
<p>Many borrowers are finding out what a good deal a Florida <strong>FHA home loan </strong>really is. Call 1-800-570-0448 today or simply use our <u>quick application</u> to find out more!</p>
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<p> Looking for an auto loan is a big process and so many factors are attached to it. First, the buyer has to study about the lender, their loan terms, interest rates etc. Through this, the buyer will have some vague idea about the lender and according to that he can negotiate on the interest rates. The auto loan depends on the credit history of the applicant also. So before going in for a loan, the applicant must improve on his credit score.<br />
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<p>Amortizations can be explained as to the method to pay off the loan, more than a period of time taken to repay the loan completely. Amortization not only prevails in case of home loans and mortgages, but also for car loan, credit card dues etc. The process determines the mode of payment over a set period of time. This can be calculated with reference to the loan amount. As it is very much complicated most of the people use online calculators available in the internet. This can be utilized before a decision of the loan amount.</p>
<p>More number of ways are available to calculate the interest amounts, but mostly banks calculate them by using loan amortization table or spread sheet. They help in telling about the best offer available all around. It saves time also. The loan amortization tables are into three types and they are:</p>
<p>   Equal Capital &#8211;     The calculation system displays each equal monthly payment and the total variable payments made to the bank. In this case the repayment amount will get reduced as the expiration date gets nearer.</p>
<p>   Spitzer Amortization Table &#8211;     This types provides a fixed monthly payment, but with variable interest rates through out the repayment period. Fluctuation of interest will be more in this case.</p>
<p>   Bolit Amortization Table &#8211;     The interest only will be paid from the beginning and the principal amount will be paid only after a pre determined period of time.</p>
<p>An amortization calculator is used as a best tool to calculate the loan details and to get some wide range of information, and it is impossible for a normal human being to understand the details without any difficulty. It helps the applicant by telling the amount to be paid monthly and the interest and the principal. </p>
<p>   Details to be entered in the calculator are as follows:     </p>
<p>	Money to be borrowed</p>
<p>	Interest rate</p>
<p>	Period of loan</p>
<p>By providing these inputs the output will be the amortization schedule with the exact information. This tool can be used to find out the exact loan type. Thus auto loan amortization plays a vital role in auto loan industry.</p>
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<p>To download this software, please go to www.sobolsoft.com  <H3>Help answer the question about loan amortization</H3>What is the difference b/t loan term &amp; amortization period for a commerical loan?<br />I&#039;m purchasing my first 4 flat property for real estate investment.  The bank has offered me a loan that has a 10 year term but 20 year amortization period.  I&#039;m not sure what this means.</p>
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<p> You know what a mortgage is, how it works, and what to watch out for. But when you go asking for mortgage assistance, your lender’s words make about as much sense as alien banter. That’s what makes the <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cdloanmod.com/">Loan Modification</a> process so confusing for many homeowners—and why many of them simply give up.</p>
<p>But you don’t have to be a financial expert <span id="more-7"></span>to make sound decisions. A working knowledge of the lending and loan modification industry can help you better understand your situation, and know exactly what your lenders mean. Below is a list of terms you’re likely encounter in a loan modification, and what they mean for you.</p>
<p><strong><em>Amortization</em></strong>: The repayment of a loan (usually a mortgage) through regular installments. The payments are determined by the term of the loan, the principal balance, and the interest rate.</p>
<p><em><strong>Annual Percentage Rate</strong> (APR)</em>: The total cost of the loan, including the interest, mortgage insurance, points, and other associated fees.</p>
<p><em><strong>Adjustable-Rate Mortgage</strong> (ARM)</em>: A type of mortgage in which the interest rate changes according to market conditions. This means your payments may increase or decrease from month to month. Most ARMs have a payment cap that keeps the amount from rising beyond certain levels.</p>
<p><em><strong>Debt-to-income ratio</strong> (DTI)</em>: The ratio of the amount you pay on the loan to your total income. Lenders use this to determine whether or not you can comfortably pay the loan. According to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the mortgage payments should not exceed 29% of your monthly income before taxes, and your total debt (including credit cards and other loans) should not go over 41%.</p>
<p><strong><em>Deed-in-lieu</em></strong>: A deed that passes interest in your property to your lender as settlement for your debt. It doesn’t let you keep your home, but it helps you avoid the foreclosure proceedings and associated costs.</p>
<p><strong><em>Equity</em></strong>: The amount of financial interest you have in your own property. This is calculated by subtracting the amount you still owe from your home’s fair market value.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fair market value (FMV)</em></strong>: A theoretical price given to your home considering the current market conditions. The FMV assumes that the buyer and seller are acting freely and have all the pertinent information for the deal.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fixed-rate mortgage</em></strong>: A type of mortgage that uses a fixed interest rate throughout the term of the loan. This gives you more stability as a borrower, as your payments will remain the same regardless of the market figures.</p>
<p><em><strong>Foreclosure</strong>: </em>A process wherein your property is sold off and the proceeds go to your lender, allowing them to recover their losses when you default on the loan.</p>
<p><strong><em>Forbearance</em></strong>: An agreement in which your lender revises your payment plan to help you get current and avoid foreclosure. This may involve lowering your monthly payments or suspending them for a given period. Unlike loan modification, this is usually temporary and is often used as a loss mitigation option.</p>
<p><strong><em>Good faith estimate (GFE)</em></strong>: An estimate of the total cost of the loan, including all the closing fees, lender charges, and insurance costs. All lenders are required to give you a GFE within three days after you apply for a loan.</p>
<p><strong><em>Interest</em></strong>: A percentage of the principal added to your monthly fees, as a way of paying your lender for the use of money.</p>
<p><strong><em>Interest Only</em></strong>: A loan structure in which you only pay interest for the life of the loan, and pay the principal only after a given period.</p>
<p><strong><em>Lien</em></strong>: A claim held by your lender against your property as a form of security in case you default on the loan.</p>
<p><strong><em>Loan-to-value ratio (LTV)</em></strong>: The ratio of the total amount you pay on the loan to the actual price of your home. The higher the LTV, the less you have to put out as down payment.</p>
<p><a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cdloanmod.com/"><strong><em>Loss mitigation</em></strong></a>: A process that helps borrowers to avoid foreclosure and lenders to minimize their losses on delinquent borrowers. When you fall behind or apply for a loan modification, your lender’s Loss Mitigation office will handle your case and make the decisions.</p>
<p><strong><em>Mortgage banker</em></strong>: A firm that resells loans to secondary lenders, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.</p>
<p><strong><em>Mortgage broker</em></strong>: A person or company that serves as a mediator between agents, buyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders. Brokers are paid by a percentage of the amount earned by the lender or seller. Lenders are required by law to disclose all fees paid to brokers and other parties, so you can be sure they’re not making kickbacks at your expense.</p>
<p><em><strong>Mortgage insurance</strong>: </em>An insurance policy that helps minimize losses for your lender in case you fail to keep up with payments. This is usually required for borrowers who make a down payment lower than 20% of the purchase price.</p>
<p><strong><em>Principal Balance Reduction</em></strong>: A type of loan modification in which your lender reduces your principal balance to lower your monthly payments. Lenders usually grant this only to people from heavily depreciated areas, or when the amount they write off is still lower than the cost of foreclosing on your home.</p>
<p><em><strong>Refinancing</strong>: </em>A process wherein you take out one loan to pay off another. This allows you to enjoy better loan terms, such as a lower interest rate or a more stable structure.</p>
<p><em><strong>RESPA</strong>: </em>Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. This is a law that requires all lenders to give you a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of the loan and disclose all the fees involved. It also gives you the right to dispute any fees or even cancel the loan within a reasonable time frame.</p>
<p><em><strong>Short sale</strong>: </em>A common alternative to foreclosure. In a short sale, you sell the home for less than its fair market value, and give the proceeds to your lender as payment for the home. Although it won’t let you keep your home, it’s less damaging to your credit than a foreclosure.</p>
<p><em><strong>Teaser Rate</strong>: </em>An introductory interest rate offered on many mortgages to draw in borrowers. After the introductory period, the interest reverts to normal rates, increasing your monthly payments for the rest of the loan.</p>
<p>Teaser Rate: A temporary rate reduction at the inset of a loan.</p>
<p><strong><em>TILA</em>:</strong> Truth in Lending Act, also known as the National Consumer Credit Protection Act. This law requires lenders to give you complete information about the terms and total cost of the loan.</p>
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