Getting FHA Loans for First-Time Home Buyers FHA loans have become popular in recent years due to the crash of sub-prime lending following the economic crisis. Although it has been harder to get approved for home loans since then, it's still easier to get approved for an FHA loan than a conventional mortgage. Individuals who haven't had an FHA loan and are purchasing a home for the first time … [Read more...]
This is a guest post provided by Ben from BankAim.com. My friend here at Financial Planning Tips asked if I would write a guest post and I gladly accepted. If you read BankAim many of you know that I spent 5 years of my life as a loan officer. One of the common mortgage questions I receive is… What is the difference between Prequalification, Preapproval and Loan Approval? These … [Read more...]
There is a plethora of questions people have when they are about to buy a house for the first time. This is understandable. Buying a house is the single most important investment a person or family will make in their lifetime. Questions about interest rates or how long to carry mortgages are some of the most common asked. Where to apply for financing and which realtor to use are some others. Many … [Read more...]
For first-time borrowers, it might be a good idea to obtain a 95% mortgage rates. The rationale behind 95% mortgages is that the borrower gets a loan while the lender receives a 5% deposit on the outstanding amount. A “first-time borrower” is a person who has not purchased a new house within the last three years. As such, the potential homeowners who can qualify for 95% fixed rate mortgages … [Read more...]
Nothing can be more stressful than needing money in a hurry when you know you just don’t have it, or know where to get it. It can affect your work, relationships and your emotional wellbeing. The instant you have that ‘I need money now’ thought or feeling, take a deep breath and a pen and paper and start listing your options. The only way to get things clear in your mind at times like this … [Read more...]
Whether it is at your current bank or at the competition there is a huge range of mortgage and remortgage services available at most banks today. They are services that cater to a wide range of needs and various lifestyles. Some institutions or banks even offer savings and checking account promotions like offering a second chance checking account. Here we explore just a few that you may consider … [Read more...]
Working for a boss is a challenge and many of us want to start our own business. When you want to become an entrepreneur you will need self employed loans to get things rolling. Money does make the world go round and even if you have a sensational idea you are going to need money to bring it to the market for customers to be aware of things. There are a few sources of loans available since the … [Read more...]
We all want things done well and fast, why should financial products and services like fast credit repair and fast remortgage be any different? If you want to do a fast remortgage then you will need to understand what will be required at each and every step, especially when dealing with remortgage companies which may not be looking out for your best interests. The first thing you need to do is … [Read more...]
There has been a paradigm shift in this country from one of big spenders to big savers. Many home owners are now looking at a consolidation remortgage to cut down their debt load to a more manageable size. If you have not looked at this option before now would be a good time to get in touch with a remortgage specialist and learn about your options. There are so many mortgage terms out there … [Read more...]
There is a sting that comes along with having bad credit. It is a financial affliction that affects millions of people in various ways. Some people cannot finance the home of their dreams, others must ask friends or family to co-sign for their cars, while others are forced to pay super high deposits for things like cellphones, apartments, and more. These are just a few of the drawbacks associated … [Read more...]
Most of us are familiar with the standard process of a mortgage or loan application. We are often sent away to obtain piles of documentation confirming we are who we say we are, confirming our address, our bank account details and most importantly, confirming our income. A stated income mortgage, otherwise referred to as a ‘liar’ mortgage, ‘no doc mortgage loans’ or a ‘low doc’ … [Read more...]
The majority of people have the perception that getting loans for the unemployed or loans for single mothers is extremely difficult and even often considered impossible. It is certainly true that most lenders will not give loans to people who are currently unemployed; however, no matter what situation you may be in, there are almost always a few lenders who will be willing to offer you a … [Read more...]
Owning a home does not necessarily mean the same as it did 50 years ago. Nowadays owning a home usually means you have an often large mortgage attached to it. Sometimes these repayments can be tough and remortgaging, the process of replacing your existing mortgage agreement with a better one, can be a great option. It can allow you to lower or increase payments, lengthen or shorter the term of … [Read more...]
Single mothers are some of the strongest women in the world. Not only do you raise your children alone but they are dealing with all that comes with financially managing a family - oftentimes alone. There can be hard times, there will be good times and there will sometimes be times of financial hardship. Raising a family on one or no income is by no means easy. Often relying on benefits and … [Read more...]
