Mortgage

Homes for Sale: Tips for Buying Houses at Discounted Prices

Posted by admin on July 29, 2010 at 5:09 pm

Several types of homes for sale are available at discounted prices. The most common properties include: single family residences, condominiums, and multi-family homes such as duplexes. Many reduced priced houses for sale include fixer-upper’s and foreclosure homes which require repairs but can make an excellent investment property.
Most homes for sale are [...]

Private Lending: How to Finance Real Estate Through Private Mortgage Lenders

Posted by admin on July 23, 2010 at 5:36 pm

When ever you need to finance the purchase real estate investments through a private mortgage lenders, you must first locate a private lender with an interest in your particular real estate venture. Private lenders are ordinary people who are willing and financially able to fund your property venture by means of their own assets. You [...]

All About Discount Mortgages

Posted by admin on July 21, 2010 at 5:24 pm

Discount mortgages are a type of mortgage product that have a variable interest rate which moves roughly in line with the lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR).
The discounted interest rates attached to discount mortgages are genuine and will normally apply for a set period of between one to five years. The discounted interest rate is designed [...]

Foreclosueres Can Be Checked By Discounted Mortgage Notes

Posted by admin on July 20, 2010 at 4:15 pm

Robert Lee of Foreclosure Trackers suggests that purchase of discounted notes can help foreclosure victims. Lee and his partner David Phelps founded Foreclosure Trackers. Where politicians and bankers have failed, the duo has found a solution to the challenge. They are turning the dismal situation into an opportunity.
The purchase of defaulted mortgages at a reduced discount will enable [...]

Discount Points

Posted by admin on July 19, 2010 at 4:03 pm

Points are dollars you pay as a percentage of your loan. A common use for points is to secure a lower interest rate on your loan. By paying a little bit up front, points allow you to pay less each month. Is it worth it? Let’s find out.
How Points Work
A point is one percent of [...]

Buying Mortgage Notes as an Investment

Posted by admin on July 18, 2010 at 10:10 pm

Mortgage notes are loans which are created when a home is sold. Private mortgage notes are funded by a home seller rather than a bank or lending institution. They are also known as cash flow notes, seller financed notes, owner financed notes or seller carry-back notes.
Why Would a Private Mortgage Note be Created?
There are many [...]

Publicizing Mortgage Notes for Sale

Posted by admin on July 15, 2010 at 5:24 pm

It is a repeat pattern each year that Americans carry a mortgage on a home that they are selling.  Each and every year, the same question is asked ” How can I sell my mortgage note and get the cash I need?”  The following may help you when you have mortgage notes for sale.
It happens to [...]

Discount Point FAQ

Posted by admin on July 13, 2010 at 4:03 pm

Buying Points to Lower Your Interest Rate, It’s Not Always a Good Idea
Discount points are fees paid to a lender at closing in order to lower your mortgage interest rate. While buying points is sometimes a good decision, many times the purchase costs you more than it saves.
How Much Do Points Cost?
The cost of each [...]

Obama Got Discount on Home Loan

Posted by admin on July 11, 2010 at 5:31 am

Shortly after joining the U.S. Senate and while enjoying a surge in income,  Barack Obama bought a $1.65 million restored Georgian mansion in an upscale Chicago neighborhood. To finance the purchase, he secured a $1.32 million loan from Northern Trust in Illinois.
The freshman Democratic senator received a discount. He locked in an interest rate of 5.625 [...]

Consider Paying Home Mortgage Discount Points

Posted by admin on June 28, 2010 at 3:28 pm

When it comes to comparing interest rates for amortgage loan, home buyers often have the option of choosing a loan with a lower interest rate by paying discount points.
Simply put, discount points are fees charged by the lender to reduce (discount) the interest rate charged to the borrower. A point is equal to 1 percent of the [...]