• What you need to know about Home Mortgage Interest Rates

    With the ongoing housing crisis here in the United States it’s more important than ever to educate yourself about home mortgage interest rates . And with the slow economic recovery and job losses on the rise, financial education is more important than ever. So what exactly determines your home mortgage interest rate? Well for one thing it depends on your credit score and income. The higher your credit score the lower your home mortgage interest rates will be. Generally speaking anything above 700 is considered to be a good credit score.

    Home mortgage interest rates make a big difference in your monthly payments. An increase from five percent to say seven percent will not only make a huge difference in your monthly payment, they also make a huge difference in the amount of interest and finance charges you pay over the life of the loan. It also determines the affordability of the home.

    In 2009 the home mortgage interest rates have gone down significantly in order to encourage people to buy homes. The key is to not spend beyond your means, and do not get involved with an interest rate that you can’t handle. In general, around five percent or less is considered good.

    Talk to a loan officer about how to get the lowest home mortgage interest rates possible!

     
  • Construction Loans Come In Many Sizes And Shapes

    Construction loans in the form of a mortgage against the property where the building is taking place can be secured by builders, buyers, and property owners for construction ranging from new construction on residential, commercial, and industrial structures as well as additions.

    Residential properties can include categories like vacation and cottage and multi-unit under 5.

    Financing programs are provided by banks, credit unions, trust companies and other institutional lenders as well as private lending sources.

    Because of inherent complexity in the project management associated with this type of mortgage financing compared to others, a borrower would be well advised to work with a construction mortgage specialist that has worked on similar products in the region where you are contemplating building.

    Construction financing is the initial phase of financing associated with any type of building project. The second phase is a longer term take out of the construction funding portion once the construction phase has been completed.

    The reason for the split in financing facilities is due to the related risk of construction versus that of a completed long term asset. Construction projects have more risk and as a result command a higher costs of borrowing. The more financial leverage that is required, the more likely the financing will be done by a private lender that specializes in construction.

    The only way to get access to all available options is to work through a mortgage broker that focuses on construction project financing.