Archive for December, 2009

can you get a mortgage to buy a house outside the country?

blackcatmingus asked:


I want to buy a place now for a few years down the road in another country. I would rent it till I am ready to move there. Would a bank give a person a loan/mortgage to do something like that?
I am not a citizen of the country, but my husband is.

BILL
 

Common Mistakes Made When Applying For a Mortgage Loan

Christina Costa asked:


Did you know that some mortgage applications are turned down just because of a few simple mistakes? Here are some of the most common errors made by those looking for a mortgage loan. Take a look at them, maybe you can identify or if not hopefully avoid doing them in the future. This could save you some money on your mortgage.

First of all, when it comes to the amount of down payment to apply towards the purchase, some people are unsure of exactly how much. The more money that is used towards the purchase for a deposit means there is less of a risk for the lender, along with cheaper interest rates. Just remember to stay within your budget and financial means.

Unfortunately, not all mortgage loans are processed. It would be in your best interest to have a talk with your mortgage broker about his track record. Does he provide you with any guarantees?

Apply for a mortgage loan is not that familiar of a process for Americans, being that it is not something we do every day. It is important that you work closely with your mortgage broker and really try to understand the mortgage process. Stop and ask any questions you might have, and make sure that you are working with someone who is willing to help you out.

A common mistake made by prospective homeowners is choosing a lender that has limited options. It is important that you go with a lender who offers you a range of mortgage products. Figure out your needs and make sure that they will be met, before deciding on that broker. Look for a mortgage broker with many connections and who will be able to meet your needs accordingly.

Some people believe it is in their best interest to get large purchases paid off before going into a mortgage. Yet, lenders take a look at your total debt to income ratio when assessing applications. It is best to leave expenditures along until the mortgage has been drawn up.

Everyone would like to get the best interest rate possible with their mortgage, this is a goal. Just keep in mind that with every application there also is a credit check. Too many of those will eventually affect your credit rating. This is where your mortgage broker should be helpful with any insight into the market. They should be able to discuss their lenders with you and cut out any need to process applications just for the sake of establishing interest rates.

Let’s be honest, just about everyone has had some form of financial difficulty in their lives. Of course when it comes time to apply for a mortgage loan, some believe it is better to not be forthright with their complete financial past. Your broker and lender are there to help you, but it’s better to be honest upfront so it can be dealt with and go from there.

You cannot keep any part of your financial or credit past a secret.

Take a look at your past year when it comes to paying your bills. Have you been on time or possibly even missed any of those payments? This could have a negative effect when applying for a mortgage loan.

Ultimately, depending on your record, this could end up in being refused the loan. Just make sure you are on top of your finances, not missing any payments and definitely paying on time.

If you are looking at getting a mortgage loan, now is the time to really work on keeping your debt as minimal as possible. By keeping your credit balances low or even paying them off, will result in the best terms for your mortgage.

The common mistake some people make when committing to a mortgage, is not having all of the facts from the beginning. Make sure you understand what are the closing costs and any ongoing costs. When you are comparing lenders, just a fraction of a percent might not seem like much, but make sure you do the math. Over the term of your mortgage loan that can really add up!

Just make sure you get all of the facts before taking out a mortgage loan. Try to avoid the common mistakes, take care of your finances and before you know it, you will be on your way to owning your own home.



DUNCAN
 

Do I have to have a Deed of Trust if I am getting a 2nd mortgage loan from my father. I do plan on deducting?

nujdawg asked:


I do plan on deducting the interest I pay on my taxes. He agrees to claim the interest on his taxes. I just don’t want to have to pay any real estate attorney or title attorney any more money than I already am. Can’t I set all this up on my own without using any attorney’s???

CARY
 

How would the prevalent of paperless e-mortgage effect business for Loan/Mortgage processors?

pondering mind asked:


or Broke? What are your thoughts and options on this? You think potential borrowers would prefer paperless mortgage over the traditional processing?

LYNN
 

Will my mortgage/loan be affected by CitiGroups’s purchase of Wachovia?

Ted asked:


My mortgage lender is CitiMortgage. Will my mortgage/loan be affected in any way since CitiGroup purchased Wachovia? Will it have any effect on me financially in any way?

MATT
 

The Reality Of What Type Of Mortgage Loans Are Out There

Adam Hefner asked:


What type of mortgage loans are available for Americans who want to live out the dream of owning their own home?

There are many different benefits associated with all the loan types available. FHA, conventional, and VA are the three most prominent loan types. The most uncomplicated mortgage loans are the traditional home loans because they are straightforward. A conventional mortgage loan is when you have a predetermined portion of the price, including fees, of the home borrowed out and you arrange to pay that money back within a certain period.

 

FHA means Federal housing authority and they protect these loans, the same applies to the VA, or Veterans Administration loans. The FHA and VA have a common goal, which is assisting Americans to achieve the dream of owning a home of their own. The FHA and VA collaborate with banks to provide insurance towards your loan in case it is not kept up to date. The down payment is significantly less for these two types and the loan requirements are normally easier to meet. The FHA and VA determine the specifics of the loan like the down payment, the interest rate, and the examination of the house. Because of this, several lenders choose not to do business with the FHA and VA mortgage loan types. With the convention mortgage loan types, the banks can manage the loan agreement more.

Types of mortgage loans differ along the lines of rates as well, for instance, fixed-rates and variable-rates. When an interest rate cannot be changed and remains constant, it is a fixed-rate loan. Many people choose to have a loan that is fixed when the market is favorable to buyers. For instance, during this day and age, home prices are much lower than several years ago, therefore, many people want to keep their rates where they are since they will raise later. When you are aware of your monthly payment, it is easier to plan your money.

A fixe – rate loan is difficult to quality for sometimes and that leaves them with the only other option, which is an adjustable rate mortgage loan type. When you have an adjustable rate loan for your mortgage, the interest rate is bound to fluctuate. The market can sometimes determine the interest rate and therefore it can be altered. Your interest rate is influenced by the economy and can go up or down accordingly.

Unconventional mortgage types are another mortgage loan type. Many forms of this loan are available and they are new on the scene in the home buying and selling business. You can find balloon, interest only and even reverse home loan types. Balloon-mortgages, interest-only mortgage loans, and reverse mortgage loan types are some examples. In order to make a decision about your future, you must do a lot of research and make sure you are choosing the mortgage loan type that fits your needs when making life long decisions.



BOOKER
 

Pros & Cons of Mortgage Loans

Usha Pradhan asked:


In present market scenario, private mortgage loan is the best alternative for high returns. Besides giving you the required safety, a private mortgage will also ensure that you get the best returns on your investments.

The post 9/11-terror attack on the United States has made the investors skeptical of investing their hard earned money in the stock market. Thus it is not a feasible option to invest in the stock markets any more. You now need to try out the private mortgage loans to make sure that your money is safely invested. Mortgages would be more useful than stocks or mutual funds.

Know more 1

Mortgage: Mortgage is a document in which the owner pledges his/her/its title to real property to a creditor as security for a loan.

If a residence is valued at $100,000, you shouldn’t make a loan that crosses $70,000. If this personal mortgage loan were for one year, you would get interest only on monthly or quarterly basis. With quarterly payments of $2,625 at 15% per annum, your total investment return on the initial loan of $70,000 would be $10,500. If your current return is 3%, you now have a difference of $8,400 in investment income or PROFIT.

And that is not all. Remember when you make a Mortgage Loan in the real estate sector you will obtain a lien for the asset. In this case you are the bank. Therefore the entire control is in your hand. The real estate depositor and their legal representative will ensure that there is a proper documentation, inclusive of a Promissory Note with the signature of the investor as well as a Recorded First Mortgagee.

Know more 2

Mortgage Account Number: Mortgage Account Number is an account number created by a creditor that is usually found on either the monthly statement or coupon book issued with the mortgage loan.

For a loan amounting to a one hundred thousand dollar, you have to send a check containing the amount to the attorney trust account of the investor. You will obtain a mortgage for one hundred thousand dollars, along with the articles, which has just been mentioned about.

Know more 3

An estimation by the Experts suggest that your non-mortgage credit payments in a month should not exceed more than 15 percent of your after tax income.

One more great benefit is that in contrast with usual investments, this investment is protected by a first Mortgage to an actual piece of real estate. Being a mortgage holder you are relieved of the responsibilities like maintenance of that property, dealing with tenants or any other hassles. Legal issues are settled between the tenant and the owner; the mortgage holder does not suffer in the process.

Know more 4

Bankruptcy usually does not permit you to keep property if your creditor has an unpaid mortgage or security lien on it.

Do you want to take control so that even after your retirement money will never become an issue? Mortgage lending is the right option for you. When you become a private lender you manage to get high annual rates. This will ensure that you achieve a fantastic growth by investing in a sector of whose existence most people are not even aware of.



WARREN
 

Will my mortgage/loan be affected by CitiGroups’s purchase of Wachovia?

Ted asked:


My mortgage lender is CitiMortgage. Will my mortgage/loan be affected in any way since CitiGroup purchased Wachovia? Will it have any effect on me financially in any way?

JIMMY
 

What do mortgage loan underwriters do?

dstlouisluv asked:


What are their specific job duites and do you need a college degree for this?

ROSCOE
 

Mortgage Loans – How To Save Money By Knowing More About A Mortgage Company

Dean Shainin asked:


Before you decide on which mortgage company to provide your home loan, you need to know more about the inner workings and how they operate. This will enable you to know more about who you are dealing with, what loan packages they can offer, and the general terms of those packages. With some good basic information, you will be able to better understand what you can get, and if there are any issues that are not clear to you, you will be able to ask the right questions, all of which will enable you to decide if the loan is suitable for you.

Minimum Requirements of Mortgage Loans

It is important to note that the lender will stipulate minimum requirements on the funds used for mortgage loans, and in turn, the mortgage company is obliged to use follow these requirements.

The key lenders are Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. If the mortgage company is using these sources for the funds, then their requirements apply to the company’s loans. The FHA and VA insure loans also specify the requirements on loans they insure. If a mortgage company is using these programs, then they must comply with the specifications for these programs.

Federal and state laws have certain mortgage requirements too. The mortgage loan company is a middle-man and they are obliged to ensure that requirements in all directions of loan sources are met.

How is the percentage rate calculated? It is computed by adding some charges that the borrower has to pay back as a yield to the investor and is shown in the form of an increased interest rate.

Within the specifications of regulation Z on refinancing and second mortgage loans, there is a three-day waiting time after the loan closing before the money can be disbursed. This is called the borrower’s “right of recision”, and the borrower can change his mind and decide not to go through with the home loan deal. This is meant to give the borrower time to know the true annual percentage of the mortgage loan. In some situations, the home buyer may feel that things have been misrepresented to him. However, mortgage companies do not have such a right and they are obliged to conform to the loan agreement.

Buying a Commitment

Buying “forward commitments” on money to use for mortgage loans is what allows a mortgage company to stay in business. These commitments are purchased for a specific length of time. Sources for this money vary, and subject to the commitment, the mortgage company is obliged to fulfill the prerequisites of the lending source with respect to the movements in the interest rates. The mortgage company may be required to deliver the loans to fill the commitment at the stated yield, even if the prevailing market rate is below that yield. Another option is a commitment that may alter to the present market rate.

Originating the Loan

The process of taking the mortgage loan application from the borrower, processing all papers and documents in order to obtain, and subsequently closing the loan is what is called “originating the loan.” A fee is charged by a mortgage company for this “originating,” although this fee generally covers only the cost involved. The origination fee is not a big money-making aspect of the mortgage loan business. The FHA and VA set the maximum amount that can be charged for the origination fee. If the mortgage loan money is sourced from a state or county bond, the maximum origination fee will most likely be predetermined.

Knowing how the mortgage companies operate is important because it will help you know who you are dealing with, and most importantly, decide what is best for you.



GUY