Posted by Vladymir Rys | Under Foreclosure
Monday Apr 19, 2010
It’s no wonder that bank foreclosures are on the increase when you consider that upwards of 45 to 50 percent of homeowners are underwater on their mortgages.Many owners have such a tremendous amount of negative equity in their homes that they’d never be able to recover and they are simply abandoning their homes, and their mortgages, and letting them go back to the bank.
For these homeowners it’s a no win situation. They can either continue making their monthly mortgage payments while they watch the value of their home sink lower and lower or the can ruin their credit forever and just leave town. And it’s typically the second choice that they go for since most of those homeowners have also seen a reduction in income due to the loss of a job or dwindling investments.This might seem like the perfect chance for you to pick up some cheap investment property however are bank foreclosures really the wonderful opportunity that they seem to be?
If you’re considering buying back foreclosures you need to keep in mind the reason why the homeowners turned that property back over to the bank in the first place. Because there wasn’t enough equity in the property to make it worth it to them to attempt to sell it themselves. Negative equity happens when you continue to owe more on the property than it’s currently worth which means you’d need to ask far more than market value if you wanted to sell it to get out from beneath the debt.
When a bank forecloses on a property, if it doesn’t sell at a foreclosure sale, it becomes the property of the bank. At that point, the bank takes over maintenance of the home, covers tax liens and association fees and considers that property to be one of it’s assets. Most folks think that once a bank takes possession they’d be happy to let it go to the first person who is willing to buy it. However the bank has money invested in that property, too. There’s the original loan balance, the back interest, and all the fees that have been generated since they took ownership. And banks are wise investors, too. If YOU would not sell a property at a loss, why would you think the bank would? They are in the money business and that property is now one of their assets, for which they receive the same benefits any other property owner receives.
While it’s true that you’ll often pick up bank foreclosures for little or no money down, you mustn’t automatically assume that just because the property is owned by the bank that you’re getting a great deal on the price. It still pays to do your research and find out the market value of the house versus the original selling price, along with the asking prices and market values of comparable homes in the area. Then you’ll be able to make an informed decision as to whether or not bank foreclosures are really a wise investment.
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Posted by James Drake | Under Home Equity Loan
Tuesday Mar 3, 2009
by James Drake
Now, let’s take a look at some ways to increase the chances of obtaining a loan modification You can increase your chances of success by using some of these little known secrets Let’s see a couple of these tips.
If you want to get your mortgage loan modification approved, you have to prove financial hardship. First, write a financial hardship letter to your lender. In this letter, you explain your financial problems. Also, make sure you tell your bank what measures you will take to improve your state of affairs. Finally, write that you are committed to staying a home owner.
Free up money by designing a new home budget. To determine a healthy monthly payment, you need to know your expendable income. Reassure the bank that you’re able to pay that monthly amount now and will be able to pay it in the near future.
Fill out the required financial statements to let your lender know about your financial position. Don’t leave out information and be thorough. Offer your financial statement and a financial statement for the future to make the lenders job easier.
If you’re applying for mortgage loan modification, plan ahead and do your research. If you know the approval criteria, you drastically step-up your chances of success. Know that time is not your ally when doing mortgage loan modification. You’re responsible for doing the necessary steps in order to save your home!
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Posted by WIC | Under Home Equity Loan
Sunday Feb 22, 2009
by WIC
Interest-Only loans have become popular in recent times, partially thanks to the housing boom. Despite it’s popularity, you may not be right for an IO loan. We’ll take a look at a few determining factors to decide if an IO-loan is right for you.
An IO-loan is a great option when you’re expecting an increase in income. You can have low monthly payments now and be ready for the higher monthly payments when your income has increased. If this fits your picture, an IO-loan is one of the best options for you.
Maybe your in a situation where you have ups and downs in your income. If this is the case, an IO-loan gives you the option of paying only interest in the leanest months and paying more when times are good. With an IO-loan, you can pay off principle without a penalty. But be sure to pay off principle when you can, or you will be unpleasantly surprised by the rise in payments when your Interest-only loan ends.
Many first-time home buyers choose an IO-loan because they can get more home with this mortgage option. Many first-time homebuyers buy a small house with an IO-loan, wait until it appreciates and then sell it for a profit. Then, they can buy a bigger house with a ‘regular’ mortgage because.
An IO-loan calls for financial discipline. When times are good, or when you have money to spare, you can pay off some of the principle on your home. If you fail to do that, you will be hammered with higher mortgage payments eventually.
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Posted by admin | Under Federal Reserve
Thursday Nov 6, 2008
USA
Federal Reserve Bank
The Federal Reserve Act – passed by 3 (THREE) senators in a unanimous voice vote on 23 December 1913 – while everyone else was home for the holidays.
Some people think of the Federal Reserve Banks as United States Government institutions. They are private monopolies which prey upon the people of these United States for the benefit of themselves and their foreign customers; foreign and domestic speculators and swindlers; and rich and predatory money lenders.
The Fed has followed a consistent policy of flooding the economy with easy money, leading to a missalocation of resources and an artificial “boom” followed by a recession or depression when the Fed-created bubble bursts.
From the Great Depression, to the stagflation of the seventies, to the burst of the dotcom bubble, to the housing market crisis, every economic downturn suffered by the country over the last 80 years can be traced to Federal Reserve policy.
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Thursday Oct 23, 2008
Ron Paul explains what happened on the floor when the bailout plan was rejected.
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Posted by admin | Under Fannie Mae
Friday Oct 3, 2008
http://investing.meetup.com/21 – New York Investing meetup organizer Daryl Montgomery discusses the U.S. government bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The New York Investing meetup is a group of 1800 independent traders and investors that provides investment education and analysis to the public. We also have an associated blog, “The Helicopter Economics Investing Guide” at: http://nyinvestingmeetup.blogspot.com
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Posted by admin | Under Stop Foreclosure
Wednesday Sep 24, 2008
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Posted by admin | Under Home Loan
Tuesday Sep 9, 2008
Learn how finding a good mortgage broker can determine how much house you can afford in this video on buying a home.
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Posted by admin | Under FHA Secure
Wednesday Aug 20, 2008
Andy Jorgensen talks about the subprime mortgage problem and what Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the federal reserve can do about it along with the newly approved FHAsecure program
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Posted by admin | Under Stop Foreclosure
Wednesday Aug 20, 2008
How-Stop-Foreclosure.com Stop Bank Foreclosure Dead In It’s Tracks! Free Step by Step Program.
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