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Mortgage delinquenciesTuesday, February 01, 2005
Mortgage delinquencies down for conventional loans, but up in other categories
Mortgage delinquencies for conventional loans in 2003 dropped from the 2002 figures, according to the latest numbers available to mortgage bankers. Arthur Cox, director of the Real Estate Education Program at the University of Northern Iowa, says that it looks like the figures may have dropped again for 2004.
While he's not quite sure... : Mortgage delinquencies
Balloon mortgageA balloon mortgage can be an excellent option for many home buyers. A balloon mortgage is usually rather short, with a term of five to seven years, but the payment is based on a term of 30 years. They often have a lower interest rate, and can be easier to qualify for than a traditional 30 year fixed mortgage. There is, however, a risk to consider. At the end of your loan term you will need to pay off your outstanding balance. ... : Balloon mortgage
CLOSED MORTGAGES / FIXED RATE MORTGAGESThe expression 'closed mortgage' originates from the 1980's when this type of mortgage was literally 'closed'. You contracted to the lender to make your payments for the term chosen, you could not pay anything additional, nor could you pay off the entire amount for any reason except the sale of your p... : CLOSED MORTGAGES / FIXED RATE MORTGAGES
Interest Only MortgagesThis is just what it says. You only pay interest, the principal is never reduced.This is the grand daddy of all balloon mortgages and you taking a big risk that your house depreciates in value rather than the other way around.You could very well have to come up with extra cash at closing.The payments are much lower than on a normally amortized mortgage and if you have the discipline, it can be a useful financial planning tool.... : Interest Only Mortgages
reverse mortgageA reverse mortgage is a loan against the equity in the home that provides tax-free cash advances, but requires no payments during the term of the loan. Since there are no monthly payments during the life of the loan, the balance grows larger and the equity gets smaller.The loan is not due and payable until the borrower no longer occupies the home as a principal residence, e.g. the last surviving borrower sells, move... : reverse mortgage
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