Home Equity Loans to 125%: How Fixed Rate Second Mortgages Can Save You Money
As I stated in an article I wrote a few months back, property values continue to be reduced in almost every region in the nation. Sure some areas show flat home values and even a few areas signal minor home appreciation, but home sales are much slower than last year. I do believe that home values will rebound in the next few years, but 2007 and 2008 could be difficult for many homeowners seeking cash out through traditional home financing.
What is the best solution for borrowers to consolidate debt with a home equity loan?
If you are a person that would like to take out a loan and make your credit card debt disappear, but may have lost your home equity recently with the home depreciation than the 125% home equity loan will never look better. Do not expect “1st mortgage” type interest rates with 125% loans. The lenders have no security in your home because you are exceeding the value of your property so the interest rates are usually 3-6 percent higher than a traditional conforming interest rate paid on a 1st mortgage. If you have adjustable rate bills piling higher each month it may be time to consider the 125% no equity loan.
* Consolidate Credit Cards with 125% Home Equity Loans
* Debt Consolidation Financing with No Equity
* Cash Out Allowed for 1st Time Homebuyers
* Fixed Rate Loans without Refinancing 1st Mortgage
125% second mortgage loan remains a great way for homeowners that have no earned equity, to pay off their revolving credit cards and roll their high rate debts into one low monthly payment for notable savings that can turn into thousands of dollars a year. Recently I was working with one of my favorite borrowers who was paying out over a $1,000 a month for $50,000 in credit cards alone. Fortunately, I was able to help them get approved for a 125% home equity loan that eliminated the compounding interest and rolled their seven credit cards debts into one payment that was reduced to $576 a month. ($50,000 2nd loan at 11.25% fixed rate with a 15 year amortization schedule)
Again, many 125% opponents will continue speaking negatively about the 125% home loans. Most likely they will tell you that you are paying ridiculous rates, and risking the security of your home. What they will not offer you is a better solution for paying off credit card debt. The 125 critics will not offer you a loan at a better interest rate that is large enough to pay off all of your credit card debt. You may also want to inform your “know it all” friend that already lost your home equity through the recent real estate depreciation and with no equity your security has already been eroded. Bankruptcy is one option, but that ruins your credit for many years. You end up paying more with higher interest rates for the year to come. If you have the means to pay off your debt, the 125% home equity loan is a viable cost-effective solution for homeowners.
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Lynda Nelms is a well known financing writer who publishes a popular column called, “Ask Lynda.” In addition, she is an experienced loan officer for BD Nationwide Mortgage who specializes in Home Equity Loans and 125 Second Mortgages. The second mortgage broker also offers jumbo home purchase, refinance and fixed rate home equity loans and variable rate equity lines of credit for homeowners online. |
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