Archive for December, 2007

What does my girlfriend need to do to change a home equity loan?

Friday, December 14th, 2007

safdman asked: 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 ...

What is the typical point for a home equity line of credit?

Friday, December 14th, 2007

gradjimbo asked: Does anyone know the typical point for a home equity line of credit ? By point, I mean the up-front fee that is proportional to the credit limit. So if the term asks for 5 points (5%) and the line of credit is $100,000, there is ...

Who do you blame for the sub-prime mortgage crisis?

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

davidmichigan24 asked: Who is the most to blame for the sub-prime mortgage crisis in America? Do you blame the predatary lenders, irresponsible borrowers, bad economy in certain places, or people who borrowed with anticipation that there home would double in 3 -5 years (Phoenix, Las Vegas are two examples)Patricia

Can someone explain to me what the sub prime mortage crisis is and what inappropriate practices caused it?

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

ken asked: I here countrywide was a large player. Would anyone help me to understand what went awry with moprtage industry? Thanks a lot.Stella

Mortgage Leads, Sub Prime

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

Jay Conners asked: If you are a loan officer or mortgage broker thinking about purchasing sub prime mortgage leads, buying them by way of the internet may not be such a bad place to start. But before you go ahead and do that, find a mortgage lead provider that can deliver ...

Are Sub-Prime Foreclosures High Because People Lost Their Jobs or Because The Loans Reset to Much Higher Rates

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Joe asked: Have most sub-prime mortgages been "adjustable"? Are foreclosures up so high because people lost their jobs? Or are foreclosures so high because the loans adjusted to such a high rate of interest that people are unable to make the payments? If so, about how many percentage points did the ...

How does the sub prime mortgage crisis in the USA effect BUYER’s desire for a rent to own type home purchase?

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

gordons_19 asked: Due to the sub prime mortgage crisis and the general unknown of the USA market right now how does that affect someone who is wanting to buy a home on a rent to own or lease to purchase type purchase? Will people be more interested in getting into ...

What is all this talk about sub prime loans?

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

SimpleMan asked: How many here are close to losing their home because of sub prime loans?Clarence

can you refinance a home equity loan to lower the payments?

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

erieanna c asked: My mother signed a home equity loan with my grandfather who has just passed, and I am trying to help her pay the bills but the payment on the house is too high. If she refinances could her payment go down? Are there any other ...