Many people decide to buy additional properties as investment opportunities and when the price is right you usually can’t go wrong. However, what is the best way to find money for this kind of investment. A second mortgage line of credit might be just the answer. If you already own a home then getting a second mortgage should be easy.
Many second mortgages will offer a credit line that you can keep coming back to in order to get money. At the website Cantonstreetmortgage.com it notes that a second mortgage is tied into the equity in your current property. “In most cases the interest is tax deductible,” the site explains. “Money can be borrowed for home improvement, debt consolidation, financial investments, down payment on another property or car loans.” While not all companies offer the same thing, Canton is one example offering a fixed rate second mortgage that is as low as 8% and up to 125% financing. Second mortgages can also be called junior liens or subordinate mortgages explains Bryan Wilson, a financing consultant with BD Nationwide Mortgage.
Many investors and entrepreneurs use these cash-out investments often. “[They] will often use their properties available equity to provide them with capital for investment,” explains Atlas Mortgage Corp. “A real estate investor can take out a home equity loan or credit line on a currently owned property and then use the proceeds on another property.” Additionally, it is common for entrepreneurs to “mortgage their home’s equity with a second mortgage loan to provide them with start-up or operating capital for the business.”
One thing to certainly keep in mind is that second mortgages always have a higher risk factor and therefore higher rates. Interest rates can also fluctuate on a credit line in this case and it will often depend on how much of the equity is being used from the original property. “The less equity remaining after the second mortgage is recorded, the higher the interest rate,” reports the folks at Atlas Mortgage Corp.
Another important thing to remember when deciding on a home equity line of credit versus the traditional second mortgage loan is that a second mortgage provides you with a fixed amount of money repayable over a specific amount of time. If you need a set amount of money for a specific purpose to buy investment properties a second mortgage line of credit is definitely the way to go.
By: Rita Cook
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Second Mortgage Lines of Credit Can Be Powerful Financing Vehicles for Investment Properties
January 26th, 2010Refinancing High Rate Debts with a Second Mortgage
January 11th, 2010
There are many ways to refinance a debt from debt consolidation, to credit card consolidation to bill consolidation to loan consolidation, however one of the best ways to do it could be refinancing your debt with a second mortgage. If you are a homeowner then it is likely that you might be eligible for refinancing and in many cases refinancing with a second mortgage.
At 123finance they believe that, “If taken properly, a homeowner will not find a more effective option than to take a second mortgage on their property, most American consumers have become aware of revolving debt and the bad effect it can have on them…”
Second mortgages can be taken out for a number of different reasons from paying for a college education for your children, to home improvement, to paying off outstanding credit cards to consolidation of all of your unpaid loans. If you end up with an interest rate from a second mortgage that is much lower than your other bills combined then you end coming out on top in the long run.
The best candidate for a second mortgage is the home owner who needs a large amount of money and has plenty of equity built up in his home. A second mortgage is basically a lien taken against the value of your existing home and you pay it back in monthly payments as you would any other loan. The good news is that second mortgages are tax deductible and you can certainly get rid of high interest rates from your other loans.
One thing to remember is that a person must go through the same process to get a second mortgage as he did to get his first one. This can be compensated by going through the same lending company that gave you the first loan, but that is not mandatory. In fact, the lending company you initially used might not be the best choice so do your homework accordingly.
Important items to consider when obtaining a second mortgage to pay off your debts include exactly how much debt you owe, how much money you will need to borrow and how much you can afford. There will be costs in obtaining a second mortgage so ask questions – perhaps there will be a down payment. How long will you want the loan term to be for and what is the interest rate are also important questions? Finally, what is the type of loan involved since you can be sure that different lenders will offer different options.
By: Rita Cook
Interest-Only Home Equity Lines of Credit and Second Mortgage Refinancing
January 2nd, 2010
Interest-only home equity loans are second mortgages that you pay only interest for the first 3, 5, or 10 years of the loan, significantly lowering mortgage payments during the first few years. Home equity lines of credit have been increasing in popularity because the mortgage lender only requires the borrower to make an interest only payment that tends to be less than the standard principal and interest payment.
Interest-only second mortgage loans:
• Increased cash flow with reduced mortgage payments during the first few years than conventional mortgages, because initially you’re only paying interest.
• Increased purchase power to buy a higher-priced home than you could otherwise afford.
• Can help you in an emergency.
• Lower monthly payments with debt consolidation.
• Enable you to access funds for investing in a rising real estate market.
Interest only equity loans are not just for purchase loans. Many people refinance with interest-only loans to lower payments and consolidate debt.. There are also several varieties of interest-only home equity loans or second mortgages. These work in a similar way as those offered for first mortgages, including lower payments for affordability during the first few years of the loan.
Interest-only loans can be good for people whose income is sporadic, either because they are self-employed, are paid on commission or because they receive annual bonuses. This allows them to pay only interest during lean months, and make higher payments against the principal later on when they get their bonuses or commissions.
“These loans can be of value for people who want to save or invest the money they would have paid in principal,” said Keith Gumbinger, vice president of HSH Associates, a publisher of loan information in Butler, N.J. Thus, interest-only loans also make sense for investors who invest the money they save into their stock portfolios. Additionally, they could work well for real estate speculators who buy property only to sell it later on when the property appreciates in value.
According to Brendon Daly, of BD Nationwide, “there is usually no prepayment penalty on interest-only loans, but look out for early termination fees.” In short, interest-only loans are for those who are more interested in freeing up immediate cash flow than in building equity in the home. At this time interest only options are not available with government mortgage like FHA or VA.
By: Maria Ny