Archive for January, 2009

Second Mortgages – How Much Can I Borrow?

A 2nd mortgage is a loan that can be taken out against your home. There must be an existing mortgage on your current home. The equity that is in your home is used for collateral for the second loan. The second loan that is taken out on your home will not be a huge priority [...]

Refinance or Second Mortgage? Combining 1st & 2nd Mortgages Together

I had a recent conversation with one of my clients, Mr. Jackson, who is a finance savvy homeowner from Virginia Beach, VA. He asked me an interesting question that I wanted to share with you, because it seems to be a common dilemma for homeowners in many states.What the best solution for refinancing my first [...]

Second Mortgage Interest Rates That are Affordable

A second mortgage, or a home equity loan, is a good option if you’ve got climbing debt and some equity built up in your home. Taking out a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit may be a viable solution for you, but only if you find the right second mortgage interest [...]