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Alternatives to Getting a 2nd Mortgage
There are several alternatives to getting a 2nd mortgage for homeowners who need cash. Whether a borrower wants to put their assets on the line as collateral and has good credit, there are options. A home equity line of credit is one main alternative to a 2nd mortgage. This line of credit would equal the value of the property minus the amount due on the original mortgage. more
What Lenders Don't Reveal About Home Equity Loans
It is important to understand the truth about home equity loans so that you don't run into future problems. Lenders may not tell you the entire story when you seek to borrow on the equity of your home. Before you consider taking this step, consider the following information about home equity loans. more
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Borrowers Stick with Safe and Steady Mortgages
Homeowners are turning almost exclusively to fixed rate loans for their refinance needs, according to new data from mortgage finance company Freddie Mac. Of all the refinance loans made in the first quarter of 2012, 95 percent of them were fixed rate mortgages, indicating borrowers desire for security and the attractiveness of long-term interest rates... more