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AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
How to Take Advantage of Home Equity Nearly 47% of household assets are tied up in the primary residence. Here are two ways to get at that cash and some tips on what you should use it for. |
Financial Advisor October 2008 Gail Liberman |
Deep Freeze Financial advisors may need to don debt management caps now that banks are freezing and/or cutting client home lines of credit amid falling home values. |
The Motley Fool December 5, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
The Negative Amortization Trap Negative amortization loans are the only way some homeowners can buy their homes, but they present a trap for the unwary. Only by managing your finances carefully can you avoid a potentially disastrous result. |
This Old House Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
7 Things to Remember When Borrowing Money Whether you're starting a small business, remodeling your home or just paying some bills, from time to time you'll need to borrow money. When your time comes, here are some things to consider. |
The Motley Fool April 28, 2007 Elizabeth Brokamp |
Home Equity 101 Considering a home equity line of credit? Here's what you need to know. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Tim Beyers |
Exploring Home Equity Read the fine print before you treat your home like a piggy bank. |
The Motley Fool September 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Cut Your Borrowing Costs When you're looking to borrow money, always look into how much you can save by financing a little bit less. The savings from making even a small down payment will often pay dividends for years to come. |
The Motley Fool December 4, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Avoid the Loan Sharks For those with less-than-perfect credit histories, there's a scary trend in personal finance these days. In the name of convenience, some borrowers are digging themselves into a hole from which they may never emerge. |
The Motley Fool June 14, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Home Is Where the Loan Is Need a loan? There's money in them there floorboards. |
Entrepreneur May 2006 Scott Bernard Nelson |
Playing House With interest rates rising and the surge in home prices slowing down, It's time to rethink how you play the financing game. |
Financial Planning June 1, 2010 Donald Jay Korn |
College Loans Say Uncle The new law excluding banks from making federal education loans should be a PLUS for borrowers who can now turn to the Bank of Uncle Sam. |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins |
Mesmerized by Mezzanine Mezzanine lending for commercial real estate is exploding. |
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Gas Up Your Mortgage? Could an accelerator program be a good idea if you've worked through your priorities and decided that paying off your mortgage quickly ranks at the top? |
The Motley Fool December 31, 2004 |
The Reverse Mortgage Lowdown You can sell your home but stay in it -- sort of. A reverse mortgage allows you to convert the equity in your home into a lump-sum payment, monthly income, or a line of credit. |
The Motley Fool March 21, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Mortgage Science Fiction Some mortgages are likely to outlive you. Think twice before signing up. |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Kathleen Fitzpatrick |
Mezz Debt Is a Magnet for Borrowers and Lenders The combination of historically low interest rates and tighter underwriting standards on senior loans has made mezzanine debt highly attractive to borrowers. But with lenders tripping over each other to woo customers, returns are shrinking. |
The Motley Fool October 15, 2008 Kristin Graham |
The Next Housing Catastrophe Waiting to Strike Just wait till you see what's lurking in the shadows of this housing mess. The subprime mess was the earthquake and the next wave of option-ARM resets will be the aftershock no one saw coming. |
U.S. Banker August 2001 Ted Cornwell |
Fears of Defaults Subprime loans are behind the fears. They have not been tested in a declining economy and analysts don't know what to expect. |
BusinessWeek September 11, 2006 Mara Der Hovanesian |
Nightmare Mortgages They promise the American Dream: A home of your own - with ultra-low rates and payments anyone can afford. Now, the trap has sprung. |
Registered Rep. August 24, 2015 Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
Tackling Student Debt Because high levels of student loan debt are far more common than they used to be, you should expect queries from clients about how to minimize their own balances, in addition to those of their grown children. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2008 Essa & Hoskote |
Fast Funding Asset-based financing provides quicker access to securing loans. |
FDIC FYI November 4, 2003 Puwalski & Williams |
Economic Conditions and Emerging Risks in Banking The two main economic concerns of the past two years, a lack of new jobs and lackluster business investment, finally appear poised to subside. |
BusinessWeek July 14, 2003 Anne Tergesen |
Home Loans with Bells and Whistles Some new twists on mortgages offer more flexibility -- for a price. |
Registered Rep. December 13, 2013 Mark Miller |
A Step Back for Reverse Mortgages New rules from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that took effect in October reduce the size of some reverse loans, boost fees, and make drawdowns less flexible. |
The Motley Fool March 24, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Buying Stocks With Your Home Refinancing your home in order to get capital to invest in the stock market may not be a good idea. |
The Motley Fool October 26, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Don't Cut Off ARMs to Spite Your Face Mortgage products aren't the problem. Borrowers are. Used correctly, option ARMs provide flexibility that can be extremely helpful to borrowers whose cash flow isn't steady and predictable. |
The Motley Fool February 15, 2011 Selena Maranjian |
Good Credit Won't Save You Now The "adverse market" surcharge could cost mortgage borrowers thousands annually. |
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Deduction Dangers of Home Mortgages Think you can deduct all the interest from your home mortgage on your taxes? Think again. |
The Motley Fool March 5, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Falling Into the Subprime Trap If any good comes from the bursting of the housing bubble, it will be that homeowners and borrowers may act more responsibly about buying property and taking on mortgage debt. |
Financial Advisor July 2005 Gail Liberman |
Strong Interest Interest-only mortgages are hot, but they pose risks for clients. |
The Motley Fool December 27, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
ARMs in All Shapes and Sizes Heed some warnings when shopping for an adjustable-rate mortgage. |
Registered Rep. January 28, 2015 Kevin McKinley |
Early Retirees Should Make the Most of Their Mortgages Ignoring this portion of a client's financial picture could mean less flexibility, and more money going toward taxes -- especially for those who would rather retire sooner than later. |
U.S. Banker September 2008 Tambor & Cortez |
The Perils Of Crisis Mode Risk exposure is now racing through the home equity lending industry, leaving a far different landscape for institutions to navigate. As home prices fall and delinquencies soar, lenders are scurrying into defense mode. |
The Motley Fool July 17, 2006 Anders Bylund |
No Emergency Savings? Try a HELOC When used correctly, the Home Equity Line of Credit can be a powerful financial tool. |
Financial Planning November 1, 2011 June Fletcher |
Going Into Reverse Several big banks have abandoned reverse mortgages this year, some watchdog groups have maligned them and consumers have shied away from them. Nevertheless, now may be a good time to recommend them to clients. |
The Motley Fool September 1, 2004 |
Don't Overpay for Your Mortgage For most homeowners, the mortgage payment is by far their biggest monthly expense. Spending 60 seconds reviewing it can do wonders for your budget. So, let's take a look... |
The Motley Fool January 22, 2004 |
Optimize Your Mortgage Take a minute to see if you can benefit from even lower interest rates. |
The Motley Fool March 20, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
5 Reasons to Scrimp for a Down Payment Of the million or so hurdles you can encounter between you and your first home, the down-payment hurdle can sometimes loom the largest. It's not easy, but it can save you more money down the road. |
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Study Your College Loan Options Know when to use a private or a federal loan to pay your tuition bill. |
Financial Advisor January 2011 Gail Liberman |
Another Real Estate Mess Clients with option ARMs could be getting a nasty surprise in the coming months. |
The Motley Fool February 27, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Is Your Credit Habit Risking House and Home? What to know when considering using home equity to pay off credit card debt. |
Financial Advisor November 2009 Gail Liberman |
A New Game With credit companies tightening their lending, some clients may need help in making the right decisions to maintain their credit scores. |
BusinessWeek April 12, 2004 Christopher Palmeri |
Home Buyers: ARMed And Dangerous? Adjustable-rate mortgages are pulling in new buyers -- but the risks are high |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2011 Brad Cox |
The Loan Request Package How to request -- and get -- the best loan from today's limited lending sources |
Financial Advisor January 2008 Gail Liberman |
A New Focus On Reverse Mortgages Many of the 78 million baby boomers are marching toward retirement with inadequate savings. Some see reverse mortgages as the one thing that might bail them out. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2011 David F. Webb |
The Lending Scene Commercial mortgage-backed securities' return brightens the picture in primary markets. |
This Old House L. Gallant & D. Snoonian |
The Mortgage Crisis: Where to Go for Help The Fed's decision to lower interest rates means more people might be looking for home loans again. These Web-based resources can help you avoid the risky ones, and find the loan that's right for you. |
BusinessWeek February 17, 2011 Gopal & Shenn |
Forecast: A Milder Mortgage Meltdown Low interest rates have helped defuse the option ARM time bomb. |
Financial Advisor November 2011 Gail Liberman |
Hope For Retirees? Reverse mortgages are still being criticized for their complexity and high fees, but demand is rising and some advisors see advantages. |