http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity The latest low-down on mortgage loans for those with less than stellar credit Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:47:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If I can not pay a home equity line of credit with one bank but I continue to pay the 1st mortgage what action does the home equity line of credit holder take? Both loans are up to date, but I will be unable to pay the HELOC much ... http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-04/what-happens-in-a-home-equity-default-when-the-1st-mortgage-is-current/ We own our house fully No mortgage value approx $550k. We are thinking that we like to retire early to near the beach. Currently we found nice homes with land in that area for $175k. Is it better to get a home equity for the full cost ... http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-04/2nd-home-is-it-better-to-get-an-equity-loan-to-purchase-or-a-1st-mortgage/ I got these medical bills from a recent surgery and its causing a huge financial strain on me. I make enough to live comfortably, but not enough to live comfortably and pay this incredible amount of money every month. I am just wondering, since interest rates are so ... http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-03/should-i-take-a-home-equity-loan-to-pay-off-the-17000-in-medical-bills-i-have/ I have a home equity line of credit at 9%; I see them advertised at 7.5%. Any ideas on how I might find a better rate without closing costs besides just calling around? http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-03/how-find-new-home-equity-line-of-credit/ I own my home and don't have a mortgage payment. Can I get a home equity loan, and then invest that money into a safe investment (such as a bond mutual fund) and pocket the difference each month, assuming that the fund's monthly distribution is higher than the mortgage ... http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-02/whats-a-safe-way-to-use-my-home-equity-to-make-money/ My girlfriends ex-husband tricked her into signing a revolving line of credit for the house they owned together when they were married. He also has her listed on the property deed as well as the deed of trust for the revolving line of credit. She recently signed paperwork ... http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-02/what-does-my-girlfriend-need-to-do-to-change-a-home-equity-loan/ How long after purchasing a home do you have to wait to take out a home equity loan? Do you have to re-close? Are there loan you can take out beside equity if you own a home? http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-01/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-for-a-home-equity-loan/ When getting a home equity loan does the bank or credit union do an appraisal on your property? http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-01/when-getting-a-home-equity-loan-does-the-bank-or-credit-union-do-an-appraisal-on-your-property/ Our house will be paid off next year. We have some major home improvements to do in the near future. Will borrowing costs be more if we borrow against the equity after the first mortgage is paid off, or does it matter? http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-12-01/is-it-better-to-borrow-against-home-equity-when-you-still-have-a-first-mortgage/ My partner and I are splitting up. We own a home together. Can she take out a home equity line of credit without my signature? http://www.mortgage-content.com/home-equity/2008-11-30/can-my-partner-get-a-home-equity-line-of-credit-without-my-signature/