2012 has
been a great year for mortgage companies that have been able to rebound financially with the HARP 2.0 and the record breaking interest rates.
2011 could
be another great year for mortgage rates.
Not exact matches
The end goal
is for us to move back to Vancouver in 10
years or so, and have little - to - no
mortgage left — which will land us in a
great financial position to afford a home, no matter what the housing landscape looks like then.
The author of Busted: Life Inside the
Great Mortgage Meltdown
is an economics reporter of sixteen
years standing
for the New York Times.
The Big Short
is a
great movie to explain the
mortgage - securities crisis of few
years ago (i.e. people getting approved
for mortgages they can not afford to pay, but which banks made money on nevertheless by bundling them together).
A reverse
mortgage from America First Credit Union
is a
great way
for homeowners 62
years of age and older to convert part of their equity into supplemental income.
These bi-monthly (more aptly named bi-weekly) programs hold themselves out as
being a
great way
for a borrower shave
years off of a 30
year mortgage.
Only five
years ago, it
was relatively easy to finance a home, but the
Great Recession and the
mortgage market's meltdown have made it difficult
for many people to qualify
for home loans.
But buyers beware, as the worst foreclosure crisis since the
Great Depression drags down the National economy, the government
is making only limited progress this
year on proposals
for sweeping changes in the home
mortgage industry and rates.
Three
years ago we chose a 3
year fixed rate
mortgage for both — the condo
was a
great rate (2.10 %) and the house
was at a higher (but still competitive) 2.60 %.
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Still, your ability to sniff out a
great mortgage is crucial to your financial well -
being as a future homeowner, because the decision you make could stick with you
for a very long time, maybe even 30
years.
While the beginning of this
year saw
mortgage interest rates drop below 5 %, most rates
for the coming months and the beginning of next
year will hold steady right at 5 %, which
is a
great rate no matter how you look at it.
This
is usually 25
years for a new
mortgage, however it can
be greater, up to a maximum of 30
years.
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In today's interest - rate environment where
mortgage rates have
been rising over the last
year,
being able to lock your
mortgage rate up - front and not 6 - 24 months in the future
is a
great deal
for the borrower.
Not to preach at all, but, Homerun has various investment avenues to substantiate their portfolio, but from what I have researched, their Pay Off Your
Mortgage program has
been running with
great success
for over 8
years now and I've spoken with two current and one previous client who all claim they have made 12 % religiously and paid down their
mortgages significantly!
Whether you
are looking
for great 30
year mortgage rates
for a home in the Bonnycastle neighborhood of the Highlands District, low 5
year ARM rates
for a place in Werne's Row in Old Louisville, or unbelievable fha
mortgage rates
for a house in the South End, American Financial Resources
is your low rate leader.
Which
is why more than a few Canadian homeowners get a wee bit jealous when we hear about how our American neighbours can deduct their
mortgage interest off their income each
year for a
great income tax deduction.
The rules now require the minimum qualifying rate
for uninsured
mortgages to
be the
greater of the five -
year benchmark rate published by the Bank of Canada (presently 4.89 %) or 200 basis points above the
mortgage holder's contractual
mortgage rate.
Ted Michalos: No, it
's based on the
greater of the contract rate
for the
mortgage or The Bank of Canada
's conventional five
year fixed posted rate.
You can imagine that in some cases, the loan balance on a reverse
mortgage might grow
for many
years, and it might even
be greater than the value of the home itself.
For Canadians renewing a five -
year mortgage, the difference between rates in 2014 and 2019 will likely
be greater than the 2013 - 2018 timeframe, especially if the central bank continues tightening.
The new rule changes now require the minimum qualifying rate
for uninsured
mortgages to
be the
greater of the five -
year benchmark rate published by the Bank of Canada (4.89 % today) or the contractual
mortgage rate +2 %.
At the other end of the spectrum, a refinance loan
is a
great way
for a consumer to roll all of their unsecured debts into one new loan, but it will typically take 30
years to pay off that new
mortgage loan and the total cost could
be high, given decades of compounding.
While interest rates haven't
been very impressive in recent
years (though, you'll
be grateful
for that when it comes time to get a
mortgage), it
's still
great to have a dedicated account where you can see how you
're progressing toward your goal.
Among those condo investors that did hold a
mortgage, 27.2 % opted
for a
mortgage amortized
for less than 25
years; 39.8 % chose an amortization of 25
years, while only 13.1 % selected a
mortgage with an amortization that
was greater than 25
years.
If you
're not planning to stay in the house
for 30
years and you think you will sell it before the
mortgage adjusts, it might
be a
great option that can save you money over a fixed - rate
mortgage.
For homeowners in the enviable position of having a stable income, this is a great year to ride out a variable - rate mortgage, if you've already got one, or to shop around for a cheaper, short term mortgage, says McList
For homeowners in the enviable position of having a stable income, this
is a
great year to ride out a variable - rate
mortgage, if you've already got one, or to shop around
for a cheaper, short term mortgage, says McList
for a cheaper, short term
mortgage, says McLister.
During his 33 -
year investment career, Mr. Luchsinger has served as Chief Investment Officer
for Great American Reserve Insurance Company, where he
was responsible
for the management of corporate,
mortgage, and private placement fixed income, as well as equity assets.
A thirty
year mortgage is a
great thing at these rates (I wish I could get a 50
year mortgage), especially if inflation returns to its historical averages of 3 — 4 % or higher, and if you can invest the difference between the monthly payments
for the 15 and 30
year mortgage and earn more than 3.88 % on that money you will
be much better off than if you'd gotten a 15
year mortgage.
Reverse
mortgages offer many benefits and can
be a
great financial solution
for homeowners 62
years of age or older, but it
's important to review comprehensive reverse
mortgage information before you decide to take this step.
As we noted last
year in an earlier roundup of modern sheds, they
are an
great way to get more space without more
mortgage, and the gateway drug
for modern prefab.
If you have financial responsibilities
for a certain period, such as a 10, 15, 20, or 30 -
year mortgage, then term life insurance
is a
great solution.
Young believes this
is likely a reflection of last
year's more fast - paced market characterized by rapid price increases, bidding wars and a summer spike in
mortgage rates which created a
greater sense of urgency in completing a deal, leaving less time
for understanding the process.
With allowances
for mortgage lates with the past
year or a housing / credit event
greater than 24 months, combined with a debt to income ratio of 60 %, qualified borrowers may
be able to access financing not available through traditional programs.
Sure, the overall price of a house might
be higher than usual, but if the monthly payments
are manageable then it
's less intimidating to get into a 30 -
year mortgage (which
is a
great thing
for someone selling houses, by the way).
If you
're considering only staying in your home
for a few
years, however, this
is a
great mortgage option that will save you money in interest.
A 15 -
year, fixed - rate
mortgage is a
great tool
for borrowers who can afford the higher payments while still saving and investing
for retirement.
I've
been writing this column
for several
years now, and I've covered a lot of in - depth information about the securitization swindle pulled by the major banks that led to the
mortgage crisis and the
Great Recession.
Adjustable Rate Loans
are a
great fit
for home buyers who plan to sell or refinance their home between 5 and 10
years and
are looking
for the lowest possible
mortgage rate available.
Under this scenario, our final costs
for the $ 250,000 home we put 20 % down on
are greater than both the fixed 30 -
year and the fixed 15 -
year mortgage.
«With
mortgage - amortization periods capped at 25
years, coupled with the high cost of developable land in the Lower Mainland, micro suites
are a sensible and cost - effective option
for single people looking to purchase their first home,» says Peter Simpson, president and CEO of the
Greater Vancouver Home Builders» Association.
The 30 -
year FRM
is a
great instrument
for borrowers who expect to retire in their current home, or who can not anticipate that they will have the capacity to make higher
mortgage payments in the future.