New Jersey Jumbo Loans
There are still many great portfolio loans available to those looking for Jumbo Loan financing in New Jersey, Delaware and Connecticut. There are low rates available for 30 Year Fixed Rates, as well
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How Market Conditions Affect Interest Rates
When the Chairman of the Federal Reserve lowers “rates,” he lowers the “Federal Funds” rate. It's the interest rate at which large banks lend funds to one another and is a “short-term” rate. Mortgage
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Mortgage FAQ's
There are many common questions that people have regarding their mortgage, how to get a mortgage, what they need to qualify, and about specific concerns they have about applying for a mortgage. Here a
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40 year fixed versus 30 year fixed mortgage loan
A 40 year fixed mortgage is a just like any typical conventional mortgage loan except that you pay it off over 40 years instead of the common 15 or 30 year amortization found in the past. The additio
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30 year Fixed Mortgage Rates
Rates on 30 year fixed mortgages are set and will not change for the life of your loan, up to 30 years or until you refinance or pay off the loan.
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Mortgage Interest Rates 30 Year Fixed Refinance
Mortgage interest rates on a 30 year fixed refinance are usually slightly higher than the interest rates on mortgages with shorter terms.
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Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates
The 30 year fixed rate mortgage is the most popular fixed rate mortgage. 30 year fixed rate mortgages are now low based on history. 30 year fixed rates were 6.2% in early 2007, 8.2% in 2000 and 9.2%
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30 Year Fixed Rate
30 Year Fixed Rate mortgages are a "classic" mortgage option. While many people think of them as "traditional", when the 30 year fixed rate, fully amortizing principal & interest mortgage was int
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Homebuyer
A homebuyer is a person that buys a home. There are many things that a homebuyer needs to consider when they are in the process of buying a home. The type of mortgage program that you are considering
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Combo loan or 30 year fixed 1 loan
What is better, going with an 80 20 combo loan or going with a 30 year fixed 1 loan? There are many factors that will determine which is the better option. Rates, PMI, loan terms and many other factor
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BI- WEEKLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT
The payment option commonly called 'bimonthly' is a bi-weekly payment option. However, some lenders offer a bimonthly payment service to homebuyers. With true bimonthly (or semi-monthly) payments, you
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5/1 Libor ARM-Is It Right For Me?
With the flat yield curve of today, there is little benefit to getting adjustable rate as of late. One notable exception has been the 5 1 Libor ARM. The 5 1 Libor can be paid either as a fully amort
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5 year arm
A 5 year adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) is a 30 year mortgage whose rate is fixed for the first 5 years, then adjusts every 5 years. A 5 1 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) is a 30 year mortgage whose r
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Balloon Mortgage
A mortgage that is paid in full after a period of years that is shorter than the term of the loan. For Instance, A ten year balloon loan would have its payments calculated over a 20-30 year period, h
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50 Year mortgage loans
It seems like yesterday that the 30 year mortgage was the standard loan around. Welcome the 50 year mortgage. Yes, you read it correctly, 50 years.
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Lowest Mortgage Rate
The lowest mortgage rate is a relative term. The lowest rate that you qualify for in your home may be different than the lowest rate that your neighbor qualifies for with the exact same home. The low
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MTA Index Refinance
MTA stands for Monthly Treasury Average, and is also know as the MAT or 12 MAT. The MTA or MAT index is a relatively slow moving ARM index based on the 12 month average of the monthly average yields
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Interest Rates explained
Probably the most misunderstood concept in mortgages is the interest rate. And yet, probably nothing plays a bigger role in our entire financial system. The term “Interest Rate” itself is broad in
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Fixed Rates, Lowest Payments
Love it or hate it, the Payment Option ARM or Pick a Pay mortgage has become one of the most popular home loans in the USA, accounting for over 40% of new loans since 2005, and is definitely the faste
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Fixed Rate Loan
Fixed Rate Loans come in a few different shapes and sizes. If you are considering refinancing your adjustable rate mortgage to convert to a fixed rate loan, please review some of the most popular fix
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How Can an ARM Loan Benefit Me?
Often, mortgage borrowers want to avoid Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM's) at all cost. Most fail to realize how an ARM loan may actually benefit them over a traditional 15 or 30 year fixed loan.
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Debt Consolidation Refinance
Many homeowners use the equity in their home to pay down or pay off their revolving credit card debt. This is even more so now that the credit card companies have increased their minimum payment requ
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Loan Program vs Interest Rates
When shopping for a mortgage the most important factor is the loan program, not the rate you see. Don't be misled by a lowball rate and be sure to check out the specific details of the loan program. M
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Interest Only Mortgages
How does an interest only loan work and why would I want a loan that I only pay the interest on and never pay down the balance? These are common questions asked about interest only loans everyday. An
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Fixed Rates Can Mean Lower Payments
While the common wisdom for the past few years has been that 30 year fixed mortgages are more expensive and rigid than their ARM Adjustable rate counterparts, refinancing into a 30 year fixed mortgage
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What Length Mortgage Loan Should I Get?
When considering the length (or term) for your mortgage will depend on many key factors. Considerations need to be made on your current financial situation and your goals for the future. You will need
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30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
a mortgage in which the interest rate remains the same for the life of the loan. Payments are amortized for 30 years. In other words, payment is calculated in such a way that the borrower makes equa
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2/28 Adjustable Rate Mortgage
A 2 28 arm is a mortgage that has a fixed rate for the first two years, and then the interest rate adjusts for the next 28 years. This completes the full 30 year term of the loan.
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What Other Options Besides A 30 Year Fixed?
Many first time homebuyers are under the assumption that the only and best program out there is a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
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Fixed Rate Pay Option Mortgage
This is a relatively new program available in the realm of Pay Option Mortgages. Traditionally Pay Option Mortgages have a monthly adjustable interest. This new program has a fixed rate for the life o
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Choosing the right loan program
There is not a one size fits all formula for selecting the "RIGHT MORTGAGE LOAN" for you and your family. There will be many factors that will come into consideration. For example: Your current finan
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What Mortgage Program is right for me?
There are so many different loan programs today that borrowers need to ask an experienced Mortgage professional, " What mortgage program is right for me?". The answer to this question depends on many
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What is amortization and how does it work?
What is amortization? This is the lifetime of your loan. For example, most mortgages have an amortization of 30 years, meaning your mortgage will be paid off after 30 years.
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What are discount points?
What are discount points? Discount points enable you to lower your loan’s interest rate. They are basically prepaid interest, with each point equaling 1% of the total loan amount. By and large, when
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7 Year Fixed Rate Hybrid Mortgage
sometimes referred to as the "7 1", the 7-Year Fixed Rate Loan is a mortgage where the interest rate is fixed for 7 years. After the 7-year fixed period, the interest rate adjusts, usually once a yea
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5 Year Fixed Rate Hybrid Mortgage
a mortgage program in which the interest rate remains the same for the initial 5 years. At the end of the fifth year, the mortgage turns into an Adjustable Rate Mortgage for the remainder of the loan
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1% Mortgage Refinancing
1% mortgages are widely advertised, and for many borrowers offer the opportunity to unlock their home equity on an ongoing basis by deferring interest in exchange for additional cash flow. 1% mortgag
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Common myths about interest rates
"The better the interest rate, the better the loan" While the rate attached to the mortgage is definitely a consideration, the program (30 year fixed, Option ARM, 5 1 ARM, Interest Only, etc.) pla
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What mortgage is right for me?
Which mortgage program is right for me and why? Every client is different, has different needs, different restrictions, different goals, different financial situations, etc... Therefore, every client
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Building equity
Obtaining a mortgage and making a payment that covers the principal and interest portion of your mortgage payment will help you to build equity in your home. Every time you make a payment on your mort
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80/20 mortgage
80 20 mortgages are also called zero down loans and or no money down loans. These types of loans are increasingly popular throughout the nation. An 80 20 loan is actually 2 mortgage loans, a 1st mortg
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Home Mortgage
A Home Mortgage used to be, something you obtained when you bought your home and then made payments on for 30 years. In today's Home Mortgage environment, you may refinance your Home Mortgage several
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Amortization
Repayment of a mortgage loan through monthly installments of principal and interest; the monthly payment amount is based on a schedule that will allow you to own your home at the end of a specific tim
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Misleading marketing to watch out for
There are many unethical mortgage brokers and loan officers in the industry. They often use misleading marketing and ethically questionable tactics to get your business. Here are just a few things a
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Mortgage Rates
Mortgage interest rates are derived from a variety of different factors and economic news and generally change throughout the day. Usually a 15 year mortgage term will have a lower interest rate than
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Mortgage Programs
What types of mortgage programs are available? There are tons of mortgage programs that are available for consumers. The most common home loan program available is the 30 year fixed rate mortgage. Thi
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Interest Only Mortgage
An interest only mortgage is a mortgage were the borrower(s) pay only the interest payments on the loan. Generally the term of an interest only mortgage is over 30 years with the interest only period
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Construction Loans
Generally speaking, there are 3 different types of construction loans. They are: Spec Home Owner Builder Custom Now some of these programs offer you a permenant option which means that after the
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30 Yr. Interest Only Loan
The 30 Year Interest Only Loan is an exciting, yet relatively new loan program, that can be used to plan your investment choices and realestate options. One Great way this loan can be used, is to purc
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