Interthinx Vice President Ann Fulmer breaks down what you can do to fight mortgage fraud.
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Mortgage Fraud Up 17%
What reverse mortgage company should I work for?
I’ve been looking into these a lot lately, but I’m having a hard time deciding what company to work with. Anyone work for one – or have a reverse mortgage – that they can recommend?
No, but before you take one read everything about them on HUD.GOV and AARP. They can’t be undone so you are stuck with them for life.
Since you are young enough to use the internet you are too young to know your entire future. I won’t consider one before 85 because so much can happen between 62 and death. You could be widowed, remarry, decide to move to a warmer or cheaper place, move in with a SO, move in with the kids or not want a house and want to move to an apartment. With the reverse mortgage you won’t have as many choices since you have to pay off the debt before you can move.
Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
Mortgage Expert Craig Jarrell and Stan Humphries of Zillow.com on whether low mortgage rates will attract homebuyers.
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Second Wave Of Mortgage Defaults Part 2
A second wave of mortgage defaults is about to come (2 of 2)
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What is the best strategy to pay off my mortgage early?
I have a standard 30 year fixed rate mortgage at around 5%. I am planning for an early mortgage payoff. I am wondering if I should pay the minimum mortgage payment and save my extra cash until I can pay the mortgage off in one lump sum 9-10 years from now or make smaller monthly payments.
If you can earn more than 5% by investing, do it. Otherwise, it’s better to make additional payments to the mortgage now. The interest on a mortgage, like other loans, is compounded. The lower the balance, the lower the interest calculation and the more of the payment that gets applied to the principal. Every extra dollar paid now will be "worth" more than a dollar in the end.
Here’s a great trick I heard. If you get paid every two weeks, pay half the mortgage payment with each paycheck. Not only will this save a little money in interest, but it will also mean an extra payment each year.
Second Mortgage Crisis 60 Minutes (Finance)
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Mortgage giants under scrutiny
Leaders in the mortgage industry are attending a conference to help the Obama administration find ideas for an overhaul plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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How can I get mortgage company to endorse insurance check before work is done?
I have a check from my insurance company for hurricane damage. My mortgage company will not endorse the check until the work is done. I need the money to get the work done. How can I get the mortgage company to endorse the check ?
You can’t. But you could have your adjuster reissue the check directly to the contractor.
Any contractor should be willing to work with you on this – you’ll likely have to pay them your deductible, directly, but most REAL contractors that don’t scam you, should be willing to take payments as the job completes.
Mortgage Modification Secrets: Shhh!
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http://www.60MinuteLoanModification visit for a free CD on Mike Rockwood’s experience modifying 5 of his own home loans – and how you can too. Ask Mortgage Modification questions on our forums at http://www.60minuteloanmodification.com/members
For me, the housing market implosion became personal. If youre reading this article its likely that the crisis has become that way for you, too.
So much power and so little accountability! These lenders have dirty secrets that they wish you did not know. Knowing these will help you negotiate a better modification and KEEP YOUR HOME!
There are no rules!
By that I mean that street-smart homeowners should get on the bleeding-edge of this loan mod frenzy. The pioneers are getting extraordinary values. Whenever a big trend overwhelms and industry there is tremendous advantage that goes to the innovative and courageous. For many months I have been advising clients to pursue an aggressive loan mod solution, even when prospects seemed dire. I have been amazed at the results.
So, be brave, be intelligent and be diligent. You will prevailat least for now.
Most fees are bogus.
When you look at the amount a lender claims you owe them, you might be surprised at how large that number is. If you miss 4 payments of $1000 each, why don’t you owe $4000? The answer is late fees and penalties. The problem is that all of these types of fees have to be justifiable, and completely spelled out.
Most loans have RESPA and TILA violations.
Up to 70% of the loans currently in effect have RESPA and TILA violations. This means that the Real Estate Standards and Procedures Act and/or the Truth in Lending Act was violated when your loan was originated. This gives you recourse up to and including the hypothetical invalidation of the loan itself! Talk about leverage when attempting to negotiate!
You have a right to a timely and thorough response to your written inquiries. Banks wish you never heard of a Qualified Written Request.
Under Section 6 of RESPA is a requirement that lenders must acknowledge your inquiry within 20 days and respond thoroughly to your inquiries within 60 days. This request for a modification, there is a way to hold their feet to the fire. By sending a qualified written requestsuch as your hardship letter, request for additional concessions and request for itemization of feesyou force the banks to respond in a timely manner. This gets you priority in an overworked/ understaffed loss mit department.
Principal Reductions Are Possible.
Yes, it is true that principal reductions are the most difficult thing to achieve when negotiating a loan mod. Some banks however, would have you believe that they simply are not possible. That is a lie.
My clients have successfully negotiated principal reductions, even for investment property. The key is to have an intelligent proposal and be bold and persistent.
The first offer is always unacceptable!
Most people attempting to do their own loan modification are uninformed. Most own only one home, and haven’t had a lot of opportunity to hone their skills at modification. The lenders know this. They rely on it.
When you receive your modification offer, you must remember that it is the minimum that the lender is able/willing to do. They are driven to minimize THEIR loss, not yours! Ask for additional concessions in a Qualified Written Request very shortly after getting your mod offer.
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Can a first mortgage be refinanced to a lower rate if there is also an existing second mortgage?
If a homeowner has a first mortgage and a second mortgage, and would like to refinance the first mortgage at different terms, can this be accomplished – does the existing second mortgage put a monkey-wrench in refinancing the first?
if the 2nd mortgage holder agrees to subordinate it can be done. heres the situation when u refi, the 2nd mortgage automatically becomes the first, therefore ur new mortgage would be in 2nd lein position, which would be at a higher rate than you are figuring on as no one is going to be in 2nd place without a higher rate, therefore, you must approach the current 2nd holder tell them what u r planning and get them to provide in writing the fact that they will subordinate to the new first mortgage. they can say no, depending on how much equity u r planning on taking out. understand if u default the first mortgage holder get paid first, and the second gets whatever is left, if there isnt enough the 2nd holder takes a risk of not getting all his money back. therefore he may allow you to refi the balance, but not take anymore equity out to say consolidate, use for vacation, or just mad cash, however it doesnt hurt to ask, i have done dozens of loans where the 2nd did subordinate, and only a few have refused to cooperate. gl