Be smart when you refinance your home

December 2nd, 2008 by admin


It may sound tempting to refinance your home loan now that rates are low, but is it really the smart thing to do? Before you make the final decision to refinance your home be sure to do all the calculations carefully. You could actually end up losing money on a home refinance.
When you refinance your [...]

A Mortgage Buy Down Program Right For You?

October 21st, 2008 by admin


A mortgage buy down program or reverse mortgage may be an acceptable option for someone living on a fixed income who has no other means to earn money to pay for their current expenses.
Many financial experts agree that mortgage buy down programs are a bad investment, but I believe for some it may be an [...]

A Bigger Home Means Bigger Expenses

October 5th, 2008 by admin


If you think you are ready to purchase a bigger home you may want to reconsider. There are many hidden costs associated with upgrading your home that may max out your monthly budget. Consider all the extra costs and expenses associated with a larger home before you take out your mortgage.
Examples of expenses include: more [...]

HELOC or Home Equity Line of Credit

August 22nd, 2008 by admin


A home equity line of credit or HELOC as it is commonly referred to is simply what it says. It’s basically a line of credit similar to a credit card which allows you to use your home as collateral. This gives you a better interest rate on the loan than a credit card, but puts [...]