What can Fannie Mae do to assist families who become delinquent in paying their mortgage?
First and foremost, Fannie Mae tries to avoid foreclosure. There are no winners when a home mortgage is foreclosed. It is the least desirable way to resolve a problem loan, and a terrible ordeal for the homeowner. It also is costly for Fannie Mae, as... : Mortgage Delinquency
Mortgage Applications Fell Last Week-MBA
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages declined last week as refinancing activity fell and mortgage rates were little changed, an industry group said on Wednesday. The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage activity fell 1.0 percent to 689.0 in the week ended Dec. 10, partly offsetting a 3.4 percent gain the pr... : Mortgage Applications Fell Last Week-MBA
Balloon mortgages
Balloon loans are short term mortgages that have some features of a fixed rate mortgage. The loans provide a level payment feature during the term of the loan, but as opposed to the 30 year fixed rate mortgage, balloon loans do not fully amortize over the original term. Balloon loans can have many types of maturities, but most balloons that are first mortgages have a term of 5 to 7 years. At the end of the loan term there is sti... : Balloon mortgages
Second mortgage
A secured loan (or mortgage) that is subordinate to another loan against the same property. More specifically, the second loan in sequence.In real estate, a property can have multiple loans against it. The loan which is registered with county or city registry first is called the first mortgage. The loan registered second is called the second mortgage. A propert... : Second mortgage
FHA loans
Need help lowering some of the costs of your home loan and you are a low to moderate income family?FHA has maximum loan amounts, which vary from one county to another. It is critical that your loan amount, including financed closing costs, not exceed the maximum set by FHA for the county in which your property is located. There are no income limits on FHA loans.Down Payment Gifts ... : FHA loans
Mortgage protection insurance is a great form of insurance to have if you have purchased a home or a vacation property, and if you still owe money on your mortgage. That is because mortgage protection insurance kicks in and pays your mortgage if for any reason you are unable to do so.
If you get injured and can’t work to ... : Mortgage Protection Insurance
Fixed-rate mortgages
Fixed-rate mortgages are traditionally the most popular type of mortgage in America. They are typically taken out over a 30-year period, but lengths of 15 to 25 years are also available. The interest rate and monthly mortgage payment on a fixed-rate mortgage remain the same throughout the entire life of the loan. The mai... : Fixed-rate mortgages
Mortgage Applications Fall in Latest Week
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell last week as refinancing activity slumped and mortgage rates were little changed, an industry group said on Wednesday. But analysts said the U.S. housing market remains strong. The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity declined 1.7 percent to 677.4 in the week ended Dec. 24, after remaining steady in the MBA's prior survey. The ... : Mortgage Applications Fall in Latest Week
Closed Mortgage
(1 to 5-year terms are most common but can go as high as 10+ years):These types of mortgages have structured repayment schedules with specific amounts due on a weekly or monthly basis. They usually have the lowest interest rate available but cannot be prepaid or discharged before the end of the term without having to pay a significant penalty. Ideal for purchasers who need to lock in their mortgage costs for long-term cash flow planning. While most closed mortgages have l... : Closed Mortgage
Fannie Mae Confirms Top Executives Out
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote , Profile , Research ) confirmed on Tuesday night that two top executives under fire over accounting problems were leaving the company and that it has fired its independent auditor, KPMG. Fannie Mae's embattled Chief Executive Franklin Raines is retiring and Chief Financial Officer Timothy Howard is ... : Fannie Mae Confirms Top Executives Out