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monthly payment: Credit Scores: Why Should I Care?
- 10/02/08 01:23 AM
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monthly payment: Why Refinance?
- 09/09/08 03:54 AM
Homeowners refinance for different reasons, but the process of refinancing a mortgage should result in some benefit to the homeowner. A borrower may choose to refinance to obtain a lower interest rate and a lower monthly payment, or change the type of loan that they have. Borrowers who started with a high-interest sub-prime loan can often reap the rewards of an improved credit standing by refinancing. Some homeowners refinance to 'cash out' and take advantage of the equity they have earned, while others may choose to refinance to shorten their loan term and build equity more quickly.Regardless of the reason for … (0 comments)
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monthly payment: Why Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
- 08/29/08 07:20 AM
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required by most lenders when a borrower puts less than 20% down on a purchase loan. Paid for by the borrower, PMI not only protects the lender from foreclosure, it also enables many buyers to qualify for loans and purchase real estate when they couldn't have otherwise. On January 1st, 2007, legislation went into effect making PMI tax deductible for new borrowers whose personal adjusted gross income is $100,000 or less. This has created additional opportunities for many buyers to finance a more expensive home or, in some cases, to obtain a lower monthly payment, … (4 comments)
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