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When Applying For a Mortgage, How (investment residential properties) Much Can I Borrow?
Saturday, 16 February 2008
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By Ed Lathrop

  The real estate market is full of bargains these days. Homes that sold for $500,000 a year or so ago can probably be picked up for less today because the housing market has become soft or has turned into what is known as a buyer's market.

So, when you're out there looking for a home, the big question is, "for my mortgage, how much can I borrow?" While the answer may be delightfully surprising, the real test comes when you figure out how much you can truly afford. Therefore, in this article we will give you the information you need to determine how large of a mortgage you can make the payments on and then you can go look for your dream house.

How much you borrow is up to you

The way the real estate mortgage market works today is anybody with decent credit can get a mortgage for just about any amount he asks for. It's really gotten crazy! Through negative amortization mortgages people have gotten mortgages for way more than they could afford and they were actually
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Reverse Mortages Help Seniors (investment properties) Keep Their home Or Purchase A New Home
Thursday, 14 February 2008
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By john mazzara

  For many seniors, home equity is roughly 30-40 percent of their net worth. They are house poor often times and don't have the available funds to make repairs. If you and your spouse are both at least 62 years of age and have significant equity in your home, a reverse mortgage can turn that equity into tax-free cash without forcing you to move or make a monthly payment. YOU DON'T NEED A JOB AND YOU DON'T NEED CREDIT! Age and equity are the only qualifying factors.

A reverse mortgage can be a worthwhile financial tool if used correctly. At the same time, you could make some serious mistakes with your financial future. For example, you don't want to take your equity and run down to the casino.

A reverse mortgage gets its name because of the way it works. Instead of the borrower making payments to the lender, the lender releases equity to the borrower in a number of forms:

A lump sum cash payment;

A monthly cash payment;

A line of credit

Some combination of
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