equity loan payments – home

October 23, 2009

How Long is a Standard Home Equity Loan take?

revjasper asked:


A friend is trying to take out a home equity loan. Starting at the beginning of August. After 2 weeks, they had the first appraisal and said everything was fine and offered up to 120 grand, then it was rejected for a 2nd appraisal that the home needed a few minor exterior repairs- landscaping. 2 more weeks pass and they have the 2nd appraisal in hand but no line of credit. Then at the end of August, the bank claimed- “It’s the end of the month, we have to wait until the beginning of the month for Equity loans”
So we’re in the 2nd week of September, first full week. Continuous calls and emails and still they are waiting for all the paperwork to be in?
The only home equity loan I had ever received took 45 minutes- so I have no idea what to tell my friend. But I think it’s been long enough. Does anyone know?
A friend is trying to take out a home equity loan with his bank. Starting at the beginning of August. After 2 weeks, they had the first appraisal and said everything was fine and offered up to 120 grand, then before closing the deal was rejected by the hire ups- said Shrubs needed to be trimmed and exterior need paint on the back of the house and a 2nd appraisal was needed. Work Done and 2nd appraisal finsihed- 2 more weeks pass and they have the 2nd appraisal in hand but the bank claims it’s still working the paper work out. Then at the end of August, the bank claimed- “It’s the end of the month, we have to wait until the beginning of the month for Equity loans” they said Banks don’t handle equity loans at the end of the only the beginning.
So we’re in the 2nd week of September, first full week.
The only home equity loan I had ever received took 45 minutes- so I have no idea what to tell my friend. But I think it’s been long enough. Does anyone know?

Michele

October 22, 2009

equity line or loan credit score application?

fudosoul asked:


my wife and i are both in the title deed for home. we want to get a heloc or loan but my credit score is bringing our score down. her score is a lot higher than mine – can she get the heloc or loan on her own?

Dennis

October 21, 2009

Home Equity Loans – Carved Out for Cheap Rate Finance

George Kane asked:


Are you a homeowner and looking for a new loan against your home at low rate? If it is so then go nowhere. Over the years your home value has gone up substantially and so has its equity. It is the equity build-up in home that you can use for taking a low rate loan. Such loans are known as home equity loans. One can say that through home equity loans you release equity in your home for any personal purposes including renovating home, purchasing a car, enjoying holiday tour, for wedding or going for debt consolidation.

Home Equity Loans are second mortgages as these loans are given against equity in your home with the home as collateral. Equity is the amount that you arrive at after subtracting balance payments towards home from its current market value. The lender will approve an amount that is almost equal to the equity. In case of payment default, the lender will surely get back the loan on selling the home. And so, home equity loans are considered as most safe loans for the lenders.

Since home equity loans are approved against equity, these loans carry low rate of interest as lenders are sure to get back the loan. Clearly home equity loans are source of less burdensome finance. But being equity based loans; these involve usually short repayment duration of up to 15 years. However on certain conditions you can return the loan in larger duration also.

Though lenders prefer giving home equity loans to good credit people as it is second mortgage, but bad credit history borrowers also are approved the loan without much fuss over credit. You should be looking for a suitable deal on taking rate quotes of the lenders and comparing them for lower rate. Make timely repayment towards the loan installments for improving credit score.



Rosemary

October 20, 2009

Home Equity loan can I deduct from my taxes?

bhs6565 asked:


When I got the home equity loan 4 yrs ago it was for 20% over the value of the home and I used not deduct the intrest from the loan on my taxes. In the last 4 yrs the home value has gone up and both my mortgage and equity loan have gone down. I am below the value the home now and was wondering if I can now deduct the interst from my taxes. My last apprasial 5yrs ago is for about what the loans are for, but I am doing a refi and getting a new apprasal this month which will be for much more then the current loans are. In other words can I use this appraisal this month as proof that the loans are less then the value of the home for the 2007 tax period.

Theresa

October 17, 2009

Chicago Home Equity Loans

Dave Badge asked:


Chicago home equity loans are the type of loans where the borrower uses the equity in his Chicago home as collateral. You can lose the home and be forced to move out if you don’t repay the debt. Such loans are often used by families in need of financing help to make major home repairs, pay medical bills or college tuitions. Chicago home equity loans create a lien against the borrower’s house. Equity is the difference between how much the home is worth and how much you owe on the mortgage (or mortgages, if you have more than one on the property). Such loans require an excellent credit score and reasonable loan-to-value ratios. An individual can apply for an equity loan, no matter the type of home he has. It can be a condo, house, apartment, or townhouse.

The maximum amount that you can borrow through a home equity loan depends on your credit score, monthly income, and the appraised value of the collateral, among others. It is possible to borrow up to 100% of the appraised value of the home. Chicago home equity loans can be of two types, closed- and open-end. Closed-end home equity loans generally have fixed rates and can be amortized for periods usually up to 15 years. The open-end loans, also known as HELOC (home equity line of credit) loans, are at a variable interest rate, but here the borrower chooses when and how often to borrow against the equity of the property, with the lender setting an initial limit to the credit line.

But when comparing the two, keep in mind that you cannot simply compare the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for a loan with the APR for a home equity loan because the APRs are figured differently. The APR for a regular loan takes into account the interest rate charged plus points and other finance charges. The APR for a home equity line is based on the periodic interest rate alone. It does not include points or other charges.

Here are the steps you should follow when considering a home equity loan in Chicago:

1) Check your options – home equity loans are not the only method of financing. Remember, if you decide to get a home equity loan and can’t make the payments, the lender may foreclose and you would lose your home.

2) Do the research – if you are keen on getting such a loan, then talk with several lenders, including at least one bank or credit union in your community. Compare their offers. Comparing loan plans can help you get a better deal. Beware of loan terms and conditions that may mean higher costs for you. Keep in mind the following parameters:

-Can you afford the interest rate and monthly payments?

-The period of the loan, or how long you have to pay it back

-Check the penalties for late or missed payments

3) Double check – think twice before signing the contract. Have an attorney review the loan papers and make sure the terms are the same ones you agreed on.



Terri
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