Wednesday, February 15, 2012

How to find lending for a mortgage

By Steven Dickens


Loans for purchasing homes are called mortgages. Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions grant a mortgage to applicants who pay off the loan in a certain number of years. If the payments are not made or not made on time for a certain number of months, the bank can foreclose on the property. The family must move out and the bank sells it to recover some of their money.

Then the bank sells the foreclosed home for whatever they can get to mitigate their losses. Owners could avoid this by communicating with the bank about their financial situation. Sometimes a refinancing can be arranged. The owner can then make more manageable payments with a lower interest rate.

Nothing is more expensive to buy than a home in most cases. A mortgage is required to purchase it. The interest rates can vary and they depend on various factors. It depends on the economy and the income level of an applicant for the mortgage. Each person has a credit rating from paying bills on time or late. It also depends on the length of the mortgage and the amount of the down payment a person can make.

The mortgage makes certain boundaries necessary. Homeowner insurance and mortgage insurance covers the home against fire and other damage. There is usually a deductible on the insurance of approximately a thousand dollars. That means when a claim is filed, the homeowner pays the first thousand dollars and the insurance company pays the rest.

The monthly payment can be broken down into the principle and the interest. The principle is what the home cost and the interest is what the bank charges for the use of the money. It is calculated based on an annual percentage rate also called the APR. Extra fees, title insurance for one, homeowners insurance for another.

The interest rates fluctuate depending on many factors. The economy influences the rates, the stock market influences them too. The credit rating of the applicant is a major factor. There are 30 year mortgages, 15 year mortgages and 5 year mortgages. Veterans get a specific rate for having served their country. The interest rates change from one day to the next and from one bank to the next. They will be published online daily.

A good credit rating, a substantial down payment and steady employment that provides an income that is large enough to cover the mortgage are the things applicants need. At this time, banks are asking for 20 percent down payment. People applying for mortgages who do not meet this requirement are likely to find themselves turned down. Individuals usually want to be approved for financing before shopping for a new home.




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