Home Equity Loans – second mortgage

Akia24544 asked:

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Catherine

Constructionlenderca asked:

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Holly

427 in dog years asked:


Was living in one condo and needed money for down payment on a larger one for my family. The first condo was for sale but is just sat, so I rented it, when the new one was completed. Now the payments on both are crushing me. $1650 on the first and $2,350 on the new one. I can handle the second one okay, that’s where we are living now.

On the first condo, I borrowed money on a home equity loan for additional down payment on the second. First mortgage is for $145K, the amount on the home equity is $35K. So I owe a total of $180K, the market is now $159K

On the home equity I can still write a check for $15K…….at the time they issued the loan it was worth more……..

Did I mention that my tenant just moved out, he was only good for $950 per month…….so $1650 minus his 950 left me $700 per month in the red. Now it’s the full $1650……..this is a seasonal community and the rental market is weak…..

Here’s the question, if I write the a check for the remaining $15,000, left on the home equity from the first condo……..then just let the bank have the unit back……..

what are they likely to do and
what will they do to me?

The $15K in money I clearly have no intent of paying off unless by some miracle the unit sells for $195 and I can wipe out everything and walk away…..

If you have any other input I’d appreciate it. Thanks

Thanks from Florida

BRADLEY

beach_babe972 asked:


does this sound good?

you can buy a house now, and have it payed in 5-6 years. you can buy your vacation house now, or retirement house, and rent it, and the rent will pay the mortgage. and it will apprechiate by the time you retire.

you can reverse the compounding interest on a 30 year loan. (average daily balance). just like banks will take your payments and pay the lower interest loans first. when you do a 30 year mortgage, the lender takes monthly payments after the interest coumpounds the most. so instead you can take out a HELOC (home equity line of credit) as a second mortgage, a credit line of 30,000 for example, and use it to pay $15,000 towards the principle. now you lowered the principle amount by 15,000. so the interest is less. then use your monthly income to pay down the HELOC. when the HELOC is back to 0, pay another 15,000 to the principle with the credit. and your paying down the principle a lot faster than if you just made monthly payments to the loan. and the first month on the HELOC after paying it back down to 0, is 0%. the balance has to go past 30 days to have finance charges. since your always paying it down every few months, you’ll always have 1 month with no interest.

if you only paid monthly payments, after the first 10-15 years on a 30 year loan, you barely paid anything to the principle becuase most of your monthly payments go to interest.
if you have a 500,000 loan for 30 years, your actually paying $1,000,000 after 30 years because of the interest on the average daily balance of the loan.

so with the HELOC, you lowering the principle amount way faster then you could just making monthly payments.

and since your renting your retirement house, theres still monthly payments to the loan from the renters.

then in 5-6 years you will have some apprechation, and most of the loan will be paid, and you can live in it almost free, or sell it and have $200,000-$300,000 tax free.

CHUCK

Bryan asked:


I just purchased a home four months ago with 20% down on a convention (non FHA or VA)loan…My wife is joining the Army and we will obviously be moving to where ever they decide to put us in about six months, I don’t want to sell our home we just bought but at the same time I don’t want to move back into a rental after spending so long trying to get out of one. Can a guy in my situation qualify for a second mortgage with only 20% equity in my first home and having only about 10% for a down payment for a second home. My credit is only in the high 600s at this point as well. And if it only has to do with my debt to income ratio, what are the percentages that I will be limited to, both for the total house payments and also for everything together like my car payment? As far as my first home goes, I would like to rent it out while we are away but how do banks feel about that since I am sure I signed a contract saying I would not be renting it out when I bought it four months ago?

Thanks for the help.

LON

Anselmo M asked:


If someone forecloses there homes or short sales there home, will they or can they be responsible for the negative equity or the negative loss the banks took on the home? What if there was a second mortgage, will they be responsible for the extra dollars or does the bank lose out completely and have no recourse to collect money as the asset was reposessed?

MATHEW

Michelle asked:


My home is currently on the market for a short sale. We currently owe $232k on our townhouse in South NJ. It is on the market for $210k. We received an offer for $185k. Our first mortgage is through WAMU ($184K) and BofA is our second (home equity loan = $48K). Will this offer be good enough for the banks to approve a short sale? How do the lenders determine how much each loan is getting from this sale?

JEFF

Brian Jenkins asked:


Are you willing to risk your home to finance your business? One way to infuse your business or startup business concern with cash is by tapping the equity in your home. Is it a smart move? The answer depends on a number of different factors.

Financing a Business

One of the biggest stumbling blocks for a new business owner is acquiring financing for the early costs of establishing the business. Unless you have an established banking relationship or collateral to put down, few banks or lenders are willing to make a loan without a personal guarantee of some sort. It makes sense for a homeowner to turn to their largest asset as collateral. A home equity loan or line of credit is often the easiest way for a new business owner to acquire a sum of money that can be used to fund their business startup.

The Case against Home Equity Business Financing

Financial experts almost unanimously warn against using your home as financing for a business. It’s a risky move. If your business fails, you could be putting your home in danger. Since most entrepreneurs begin a business with the intent of supporting their families, does it really make sense to put your family’s biggest asset at risk?

On the other hand, your home is the biggest asset. Using it as collateral can be a very cost-effective way of financing a new beginning. Home equity loans often carry the lowest rates of interest of any other type of loan. Add to that the fact that many banks will require a personal guarantee for a business loan to a startup, and the effect is about the same. You’ll still be personally liable for paying the money back if your business fails.

The trick is to borrow smart. Before you decide to put your house on line to finance your business, do a bit of soul-searching and a lot of research. Here are some factors to consider before you decide to put your home up as collateral for a business loan.

1. Are you counting on the success of the business to pay back the loan?

Keep in mind that most business concerns do not turn a profit within the first year. Can you make payments on a home equity loan for a year without tapping business profits? If you can, then a home equity loan may be a good option for you. Even if the business fails, as long as you know you can make the payments on your loan, your home is safe.

2. Is a home equity line of credit an option?

A home equity loan makes sense if you need a chunk of money to purchase equipment and pay starting expenses. A home equity line of credit has a number of advantages over a closed-end loan under some conditions. While you may be paying slightly higher interest rates on a line of credit, one of the biggest advantages is the revolving feature. In other words, when you pay back money on a line of credit, it becomes available for you to borrow against again. A second advantage is that you’ll only be paying interest on what you actually owe. A home equity line of credit for business purposes is a good way to have cash in reserves for emergencies without having to pay interest on it until you use it.

3. Do you have an exit plan?

One of the biggest failings for most business owners is that they fail to plan for failure as well as success. We all hope that our businesses will be wildly successful, and it’s easy to make big plans based on that dream. But there’s a real danger in not planning what you’ll do in case of failure. At what point will you decide that enough is enough, and what steps will you take to get out with the least possible damage? Deciding when to call it quits can save you from disaster if the business doesn’t fly as high as you hoped.

4. Should you tell your lender that your loan is for business?

While home equity loans can generally be used for any purpose, including funding a new business, some loan experts recommend against volunteering the information to your lender. They may feel obligated to direct you to the commercial lending arm of their institution if that’s bank policy. If, on the other hand, you are asked directly, it’s best to be honest. Lying about your purpose for the loan could be construed as misrepresentation and open you to charges of fraud. Misrepresenting yourself could also negate the loan and call it due immediately.

The long and short of it is this: your home is probably your best source of funding for your business in the early stages. If you do decide to use a home equity loan to finance your business, be sure to think it through and safeguard your home before signing on the dotted line.



THERON

uncleeuve asked:


I need a home equity line of credit loan
Chase has taken away my line of credit.This is not because of my credit score or equity.They are getting out of the second mortgage business slowly but surely.My credit score is over 700 and my equity is fine.I would appreciate any feedback on any banks or lenders
11 hours ago – 4 days left to answer.

ARMAND

DavidB asked:


Many people do not realize that a home equity loan is available to many homeowners. However, some take advantage of them and get one whenever they can qualify. It just really all depends on your home and the equity in it as to whether or not you may or may not qualify for one. There are many places that offer loans against the equity in your home, and you may or not be aware of them.

Why you should get a Home Equity Loan?

There are so many reasons that you might want to take out a home equity loan. Maybe you need to do some home improvements around the house. On the other hand, perhaps you are ready to take that dream vacation that you have worked so hard for. Another reason that many take out a loan against the equity in their home is for debt consolidation. You will find that this is the most popular reason for this type of loan. Simply to be debt free. Taking out a loan and paying off your debt, so that you only have one single payment that is lower to pay every month is a great reason in itself.

Where can I get a loan against the equity of my home?

Most banks or mortgage companies that offer second mortgages are known for home equity loans. Many of them will be willing to look at your information to in return give you the most for your equity that you have built up in your home.

How much will my loan be?

If you are like everyone else, chances are that you are wondering just how much of a loan you can get against the equity of your home. Well, that really all depends on the equity that you have built up in your home and how much of a loan you need. Maybe you do not need the full amount that you are offered, or perhaps you need a little more. Like stated earlier, this depends on the amount of equity as to how large or small the loan will be.

Something to Keep in Mind

If you just bought your home, and you have not made many payments on it yet, then chances are you will not qualify for a loan against the equity in your home. The reason for this is you have to make payments for a while and give the equity a chance to build up. You cannot go and get a loan against the equity in the same day or month you start paying on your home. Simply because there is, no equity built up at that time. You should at least pay on your home for a few years before you try to qualify for this type of loan.

As you can see, the home equity loan is one that can help you out if you were to get in a bind. You can get one to consolidate your debt, or to just help financially.



MALCOLM