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How Does Negative Amortization on a Mortgage Work?
September 15, 1998 Negative Amortization and Related Concepts Ordinarily, the mortgage payment you make to the lender has two parts: interest due the lender for the month, and amortization of principal. Amortization means ... more...

How Would a Truly Flexible Mortgage Work?
6 September 2004 Payment Flexibility Under "Payment Power" describes Fannie Mae's Payment Power program. It allows a borrower to skip up to 2 mortgage payments in any 12 month period, and up to 10 over the life of a loan. A skipped payment results in an additional ... more...

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Negative Amortization
Negative Amortization Negative amortization, also known as Neg Amortization, NegAm, NegAmMort, occurs when borrower pays back less than the full amount of interest owed to the lender each month. The difference betweeen full interest and paid amount is added to the total amount ... more...

Wraparound Mortgage
Wraparound Mortgage Mortgage Loan which provides a buyer with the amount of the remaining balance on a seller's mortgage plus an additional amount which is requested by seller as part of the contract of sale. Payments are made to the lender who holds the wraparound loan. ... more...

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Selecting the Right Mortgage for You
A mortgage is a loan you take out to buy a home. This loan covers the "principal" (purchase price of the house minus your down payment) plus the "interest," which is the fee a lender charges you to borrow the money.There are various types of mortgages, including Fixed-rate, Adjustable-rate, Balloon ... more...

Refinance Your Home to Payoff Debt: Pros & Cons
If you own a home, you may apply for a refinance debt consolidation loan or I call it the (RDC Loan). This type of loan will allow you to have only one payment every month. This should give you a little relief and free up some cash for you. You may also be more attentive in paying your refinance ... more...

Lower Mortgage Payments Increase Wealth
Creating and maintaining wealth is a very difficult task. Ask any millionaire!!! The delicate balance of living a dream lifestyle and holding expenses tight creates this difficulty. As a financial advisor, I have assisted people accumulate monies to live their dream life while discovering ways to ... more...

Home Mortgages: How About Those 1.75% Loans?
Youve undoubtedly heard or seen ads for mortgages with very low interest rates such as 1.75%. For example, one mortgage company in the city where I live is advertising a 40-year mortgage with a 1.75% interest rate. That sounds like a pretty good deal, doesnt it? After all, if you were to buy a ... more...

Mortgage Loan Basics: Interest Only Loans, Pay Option ARM
Mortgage Loan BasicsTo understand loans and mortgages we need to understand loan limits first. If your loan amount exceeds the amount below, you will qualify for a Jumbo Loan, which carries higher interest rate.One-Family (single family homes) $417,000 Two-Family(duplex) $533,850 Three-Family ... more...

What is the 1% or 1250% Mortgage Interest Rate All About?
Is this real, are you kidding? Yes and No. There really are programs such as this available but a report issued by a Wall street firm suggests that some low-payment loans in todays hot market could cause problems for borrowers who dont really understand the risks they are going into. This low start ... more...

Prepaying Your Mortgage? Read This Before You Do!
Many people have a little extra money left at the end of the month or get bonuses in their work. It sometimes crosses a home owners mind that hey, I could pay my mortgage loan off faster if I put this extra money towards the loan.This is absolutely true! If you have extra money, why not work to pay ... more...

Save Money on Your Mortgage Loan
Did you know if you borrow $100,000 for a mortgage loan, you may pay back as much as $300,000? Yes, its true, and you may pay more than that depending on the interest rate and the number of years it takes you to repay the loan. The amount is even higher if the terms of your loan require mortgage ... more...

New Credit Advice: Don't Pay off Those Credit Cards!
Credit needed for real estate mortgage financing differs from credit needed for consumer loans. If you need help getting a home mortgage, these credit tips will help you.Contrary to what many credit advisors say, paying off credit cards each month is not always the best action to take. When making ... more...

Mortgage Protection Life Insurance - Understanding The Basics
Your house is a big investment - probably one of the biggest you're every likely to make. It is also the place that you and your loved ones call home; a shelter and haven from the outside world. That's why it is so important to ensure that your home and family are protected in the event of your ... more...

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