Due to the mounting negative press associated with reverse mortgages, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) is planning a public affairs campaign to further educate homeowners and to spread the benefits of the loan to those who have only heard about its alleged downfalls. NRMLA does not want the negative press and misconceptions about the loan to prevent homeowners who could benefit immensely from a reverse mortgage from even considering the loan.
As part of the upcoming campaign, data about current reverse mortgage borrowers will be collected, including how they use their reverse mortgages and how it has affected their lives in terms of how the loan has helped them financially. This information will be shared with the public in order to portray the truth behind this type of financing and to show what a positive impact the loan can have on a homeowner’s life.
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Questions often asked, are “Do I need Mortgage Insurance for Home Refinancing?” and “What is Mortgage Insurance?”
In this article I will clarify what Lenders Mortgage Insurance is, how it works and influences you when Home Refinancing.
The function of Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is to protect the home loan lender from suffering a loss of money in the event of a borrower defaulting on their mortgage, resulting in foreclosure and a ensuing mortgagee sale. If the proceeds from the mortgagee sale are insufficient to pay back the home loan in full, LMI will pick up the shortfall for the home loan lending institution.
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Looking for a way to fund new home renovations, invest in a second property, or pay for a child’s college education? A home equity installment loan might fit the bill. Consumers often turn to home equity loans as a way to finance a large expense or investment using the money they have already invested in their home, without refinancing their mortgage.
What is a Home Equity Installment Loan?
A home equity installment loan is a loan that uses the equity you already have in your home as collateral. With your home’s equity as a guarantee, lenders are willing to offer larger loans at lower interest rates than many other types of loans. Continue Reading…
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