Archive for June, 2006

Home Reversion: Funding Your Retirement

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By Michael Challiner
According to the Prudential, it is a fact that almost 25% of retired persons have insufficient funds to meet their needs in retirement. 20% of home-owning pensioners’ expect that they will need to change to a smaller home in order to balance their financial figures.
Whilst in some cases this is a planned decision […]

Can You Spot The $596,000 Difference In Identical Homes?

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By Qiuzhe Ji
Can you spot the difference? Let me give you a hint; it’s not the landscaping. It’s not the location. It’s not the gold plated fixtures in the master bathroom. In fact, it’s not anything you’d ever notice with the naked eye. The $596,000 differences are in how much the buyers unwittingly may pay […]

Home Refinance Mortgage: What You Should Consider Before Securing A House Refinance Mortgage Loan

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By T Crowley
1) Pay Attention to Prepayment Penalties!!!!
Although there are very reputable lenders who will work hard to provide you with an excellent mortgage refinance solution, at the end of the day, many lenders will try to make as much money from you as possible on your House Refinance mortgage loan.
Some lenders charge unnecessary […]

House Refinance Mortgage - Important Tips To Know Before Securing A House Refinance Mortgage Loan

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By T Crowley
1) Do Your Homework and Shop Around for the Best House Refinance Rate.
You’re probably very familiar with the term “shop around”. This concept is particularly important when you are dealing with the largest investment you may ever make.your home. Remember, lenders are in a sense working for you, and they should be working […]

Current Home Mortgage Rates

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By Elizabeth Morgan
There are number of options available when talking about current home mortgage rates. You can opt for pension-linked mortgages. It works in a similar way to an endowment mortgage. You will make two monthly payments. One will consist of interest on the loan and the other a separate monthly insurance premium that will […]

Poor Credit Remortgage: To Gratify Financial Needs and Demands

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By Philip Mould
Poor credit remortgage is basically designed for people having bad credit problems.
A mortgage loan with poor credit is called poor credit remortgage. The simple meaning of remortgage is to switch over the present mortgage with a new one. The main aim of taking remortgage is to minimise the interest rate.
Poor credit remortgage […]

Top Mortgage Companies

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By Kristy Annely
To become a top mortgage company, finance and its management are not the only things required. History indicates that innovation is the prime driving force in leading a mortgage company to the top.
A case in point is Citigroup, considered by many pundits to be the leading mortgage company worldwide today. Citigroup developed its […]

Mortgages - House Prices - Bricks and Mortar or Millstone?

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By Michael Challiner
House prices have been rising steadily for some time, and this situation has been fuelled by low interest rates. Danger signals should be seen by those buyers who have invested too heavily and who could face problems (and even repossession) if there is a rates ‘correction’.
Sales and prices do not, on the surface, […]

VA Home Loan Rates

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By Alison Cole
VA home loan interest rates are much lower than any other interest rates applicable on other kinds of loans.
The VA home loan rates are transferable. You demonstrate your positive points to lenders and request a lower interest rate. Lenders investigate a number of factors before issuing VA loans, such as a borrower’s credit […]

Home Equity Mortgage

Friday, June 30th, 2006

By Kristy Annely
To understand a home equity mortgage, it is essential to know the forms of mortgages. In case of a simple mortgage, the mortgagor binds himself personally to pay the mortgage money. He does not give possession of property but agrees, expressly or impliedly, that if he fails to pay according to his […]