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 By Adrienne
Rockwell
"Fixed-rate mortgages have several
advantages over adjustable-rate mortgages,
interest-only mortgages and other
non-traditional loans that are getting people
in trouble. Following is four benefits that you
can enjoy if you qualify and choose a
fixed-rate mortgage for your next home
loan..."
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 By Grant Eckert
"While it can seem like there are many
different mortgages that offer low interest
rates and options, in truth, different options
are better for different kinds of homeowners.
In the case of the 30 year fixed mortgage, this
is a choice that many more people are making -
and maybe you should consider it too. Here are
some of the times when you should choose this
mortgage over other options..."
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 By Craig Elliott
"A fixed rate mortgage is a mortgage in
which the interest rate never changes. From the
time you begin to pay off the mortgage to the
time you complete paying it off, you will be
paying the same amount each and every month.
Many people enjoy this kind of mortgage
contract because it allows them to plan ahead
for their expenses. It also allows them to not
be subject to rising interest rates or to any
changes in the market. These mortgages can be
extended over 15 or 30 years. However, since
these payments tend to be higher every month in
comparison to ARM mortgages, they aren't for
everyone.
Here are the ways you can increase your odds
of qualifying
Have Good Credit
First of all, you need to be able
to show the lender that you are able to make
the payments every month - and that means you
need..."
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 By Trey Peirson
"With housing prices in some parts of the
country hitting record highs, many people’s
dream of owning a home seems too far out of
reach. Add to that the threat of rising
interest rates, and that dream can become a
nightmare for some. That’s why several of the
country’s mortgage lenders have introduced
longer term loans like 40 year and 50 year
mortgages to meet the needs of more prospective
home buyers.
These newer mortgage options open up the
housing market to a larger group of buyers by
spreading the loan into lower monthly payments
over a longer period of time. It’s easy to see
why the monthly installments are lower: Imagine
dividing payments on a $400,000 home into 360
monthly payments for a 30 year mortgage or 600
payments for a 50 year mortgage. The 50 year
mortgage installments would be significantly
lower.
Although total interest paid on the lifetime of
a longer-term loan will be greater than the
interest paid on a 15 or 30 year mortgage,
you’ll still..."
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