Refinancing Your House - How to Know Whether to Refinance or get a Second Mortgage
Refinancing your houses mortgage is not the same thing as getting a second mortgage. While both allow you to cash out your homes equity, terms and rates differ between the two types of loans. To know which financing option is best for you, learn each loans features and pick the one that best meets ... more...

Debt Consolidation - Consolidate Your Loans Through A Home Equity Loan
If you are thinking about using the equity in your home to consolidate your loans and take control of your debt, then you have a few different options available, with considerable different and terms and conditions. Before committing to a certain path, do some research and educate yourself on the ... more...

Flipping Properties Not for the Risk Adverse in 2006
Real estate profit talk has permeated American culture the last five years. The pickings were good for those looking to flip properties and make a profit on minimal improvements and higher than normal appreciation rates. 2006 presents a sobering reality for weekend millionaires and arm chair ... more...

The Benefits of Fractional Ownership in Private Residence Clubs
A New Way to Own a Vacation Home - For the Select Few: Fractional ownership of vacation homes, also called private residence clubs, is a relatively new concept that allows you to enjoy four to 12 weeks of home ownership privileges per year at an upscale, luxury resort but at a fraction of the cost ... more...

Second Mortgages
Most people during their lifetime use a mortgage to apply for a loan and some people get a second mortgage to borrow even more money. People who think it is difficult to get a loan using a mortgage havent tried to get a second mortgage.There are several types of loans available to the public, ... more...

Understanding Your Second Mortgage
What exactly is a second mortgage? A second mortgage is a loan that you take out against the equity already built by the paying off of your first mortgage.In the past the total amount of your mortgages, both first and second combined could not equal more than 80% of the value of your home. All this ... more...

The Zero Down 80/20 Mortgage
This is an excellent loan for those that are lacking the down payment required for other types of mortgages.The 80 20 mortgage is simply two loans for 100% of the purchase price. It is a first mortgage at 80% of the purchase price with a 20% second mortgage.If you are a conforming borrower, doing ... more...

Refinancing Your Home Equity Loan
Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow money using their home's equity as collateral. Homes are our biggest investment. Because of low interest rates, many homeowners are choosing to refinance their homes for lower rates. Lower rates equal a lower monthly payment. On the other hand, some ... more...

Top 5 Methods to Manage Your Home Equity
As your home appreciates in value, you gain equity. You can look at this equity, as a portion of the value of your home, which becomes an asset that is not burdened by debt. Therefore, this is a critical financial vehicle that cannot be ignored.Let me say it another way. For most of us, your ... more...