Mortgages Archives

Help on Mortgage Down Payments Is Out There for 87% of Homes
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (sbup) — There's some good news on mortgage down payment help: 87% of all U.S. homes qualify. Read more»

Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Will Have to Show They're Good for Taxes, Insurance
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (sbup) — One of the greatest things about reverse mortgages, as everyone surely knows, is that you need no steady income to qualify. Why would you, since there are no monthly payments? This feature makes a reverse mortgage a great option for late in life, when other assets are dwindling. Read more»

Buyer's, Seller's Market at Once? Low Mortgage Rates Make It Possible
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (sbup) — Thinking of buying a home in 2015? Or of selling one? Read more»

Set Up Your Reverse Mortgage Now When Interest Rates Are Low
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (sbup) — Imagine having a retirement safety net that cost nothing to maintain and actually grew as you aged rather than getting smaller. How would that affect other parts of your financial plan? Read more»

How to Get a Reverse Mortgage Now for Later
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (sbup) — It’s hard to miss the celebrities touting reverse mortgages on TV. And, indeed, what they say is right: These loans can be a great way for retirees to use home equity for living expenses when other assets aren’t enough. Read more»

With Mortgage Minimal Down Payments Down to 3%, Time for Some PMI Pointers
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (sbup) — Don't sell the impact of mortgage insurance short, even though many American homebuyers apparently do. Read more»

In Recession, Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Helped Homeowners Pay Off Debts
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (sbup) — Are adjustable-rate mortgages getting a bad rap? So-called ARMs have taken abuse from economists and consumer watchdog groups who see them as risky for middle-class mortgage buyers. Read more»

Temporary Reverse Mortgage Can Fill Your Social Security Income Gap
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (sbup) — "Now that I'm 62, should I start my Social Security?" Maybe not — if you can buy time with a temporary reverse mortgage. Read more»

ARM a Safe Bet? Only If You Can Afford the Maximum Payments
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (sbup) — Confounding most predictions, mortgage rates have remained unusually low this year, begging a question: Is an adjustable-rate mortgage worth the risk? Read more»

Don't Be Fooled by Short Homeowning Break-Even Period
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (sbup) — Though millions of homeowners are effectively stuck in their homes because they owe more than the properties are worth, prospective homeowners face a much more pleasing condition: In half of U.S. metropolitan areas, buying now beats renting after a mere two years. Read more»

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