How Reverse Mortgages Work

July 7, 2009 No comments »

Kiplinger offers a detailed look into reverse mortgages. Seems like a fair deal except the heavy upfront cost of securing the reverse mortgage for your home. A reverse mortgage loan for $200,000 can cost as much as $20,000 and more. When you are 62 years or older, and if you need money immediately, this may be the best option to help you maintain your luxurious lifestyle.

http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2009/08/reverse_mortgage_rescue.html

Government Help With Refinancing and Loan Modifications

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When you need help with mortgage payments and are worried sick about losing your home, then you are among 7-9 million struggling homeowners who may qualify for the government program – Making Home Affordable. The two options include refinancing your existing mortgage or a complete loan modification for worst case scenarios.

http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/index.html

Kansas AG Sues for Mortgage Fraud

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When homeowners are face tough times and choices, it is easy for unscrupulous firms to take advantage of honest working people. These firms work under the guise of companies who are suppose to help patrons from losing their homes to foreclosure, and renegotiate with mortgage companies. Instead, clients end up losing their homes and become financially worse then before.

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/1311458.html

Late Mortgage Payments Doubled

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LA County mortgage delinquency doubled compared to last years figures. This includes home owners who have not made mortgage payments over 90% days. It is a distressing signal that residents are struggling to make ends meet.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/laland/2009/07/la-county-may-default-rate-double-last-year.html

Business Mortgage Worries

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What isn’t discussed as often are the business mortgages, but they do default just like home foreclosures. Commercial property values generally lag 12 to 18 months behind residential properties which means that when home properties start appreciating, it won’t make a dent into the steady commercial property decline that includes office buildings and malls.

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090705/BUSINESS/907050314/1006/NEWS01/