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For most people they do not really know how the fed interest rate affects their mortgage loans and other financial holdings and debts. Currently the governments around the world are infusing cash into cash strap and beleaguered financial institutions. Having this in mind, the fed interest rate can affect your perception of you approach your mortgage loans. But in reality the effect in your mortgages is almost non existence. The reason for this is simply because your lenders prime rate hardly the benchmark lenders and banks use to index your mortgages.

Take the case of the recent fed interest rate cut, some lenders and banks did follow and lower their lending rates but all of them did. So if you are trying to figure out how it will affect your home loan, you might find it a little bit difficult. Figuring this out is somewhat complicated. One way it can lower your interest rate is because of the intense competition amongst the banks for depositor’s money. Because of the credit crunch at the moment, banks have no other place to get money so they might lower their rates but with stricter or stringent qualifying requirements for a home loan.

When there is federal interest rate cut, prime lending rates follow suit. Most of the times these banks will follow by lowering their rates by the same amount the feds do. This could mean an instant reduction for many borrowers with credit card debts or home equity line of credit tied to a lenders prime rate. The only unfortunate thing about this some credit holders will not be able to realize any advantage or any beneficial effects because of the built in card agreements. In other words not everyone will benefit from any rate cuts by the feds.

For people who have fixed rate mortgages, they will not see any changes or any benefit to them and their mortgage loans. As the term suggest, these types of home loans are fixed to a term based generally on a track ten year treasury note which do not respond to the feds short term rates. So for homeowners who have fixed rate type home loans, they do not worry and neither benefit from any rate cuts by feds.

For the most part a rate cut would give much interest to borrowers. The prime rate is the underlying index for most home equity loans, lines of credit, credit cards, and other types of personal loans.

For adjustable rate mortgage, these are generally fluctuating based on other things or indices and not the prime rate. Most of the indices that these lenders use are the LIBOR and the eleventh district cost of funds (COFI) and other popular indices. For the most part these types of mortgage loans will have very little or no effect especially with the current financial crisis and uncharted waters where the financial industry is in right now.

Fed interest rate will have very little effect on your mortgage loans at the moment. To some it does have some effect but not across the board. With all the factors and built in agreements in every home loans and mortgages, it would be very difficult to figure out who benefits and who does not benefit from a fed rate cut.

By: Juling Gabas

Is it time for you to refinance for one of many reasons? Maybe you want to add on a room or a sun room. Maybe it is time to consolidate some debts or use the cash out to take care of paying for a wedding or another large expense. Whatever the reason is there is a time to use a no doc mortgage refinance and everybody does it sometimes. However, the no doc option is specifically for certain situations. Here is what you need to know.

First, if you work a job that pays you a paycheck on a regular basis, then the no doc option is not for you. This is an option for those that have trouble proving their real income and you have all the proof you need in your paychecks and your tax forms. If someone is trying talk you into this and you are not right for it, then it is a bad situation for you and they are setting you up for failure. Do not allow this to happen.

Second, if you are self employed, work for tips or cash, or are an independent contractor, then you fit the profile for the no doc mortgage. This program was designed for these situations because you do not have to prove your exact income. You basically write down a number and you sign it saying that is what you make. This is used as your income document because in any of these three situations you are not going to be able to prove what you make completely.

Last, if you are considering a no doc mortgage refinance you better know that you have very good credit. Most companies will not even look at you unless you have at least a 680 FICO score and if you are lower than that you better have quite a bit of equity built up in your home or you will struggle to get approved. Also, expect your rate to be a little higher than the advertised rates because your loan is a bit more risky than a conventional mortgage.

By: Gressly Stevens

If you are in the process of refinancing your home mortgage you want the new loan to be the best mortgage possible. Many homeowners that take out bad mortgages don’t even know they are being taken advantage of. How do you protect yourself from advantageous, predatory mortgage lenders? Do your homework and research mortgage lenders before signing on the dotted line; here are tips to help you avoid being taken on your new mortgage.

The mortgage industry is a highly competitive business. To stay profitable some mortgage lenders resort to underhanded tactics that take advantage of homeowners, especially those with poor credit. Mortgage lender scams can cost you thousands of dollars; dirty lenders can even take your home. Here are examples of mortgage scams you need to avoid.

Beware Home Buyer and Mortgage Seminars

You see ads in the paper from time to time about home buyer seminars promising to secure mortgages for anyone, regardless of credit. If you’re thinking about going to one of these seminars make sure you read all of the fine print and find out what it is costing you. If you are required to pay a large up-front fee, chances are this is a scam. You may want to consult the Better Business Bureau before attending one of these home buyer seminars.

Paperwork Confusion

Some mortgage lenders try to confuse borrowers with their paperwork. This allows them to slip terms and fees into the contract that people would not agree to had they understood what was in the paperwork. Make sure your mortgage lender provides you with a legitimate Good Faith Estimate as required by law and you fully understand everything on this document and in your loan contract.

Beware Reconveyance Foreclosure Scams

Another common scam for homeowners that fall behind on their mortgage are the “avoid foreclosure” scams. A person or company purchases your home and agrees to sell it back to you when you can afford the mortgage payments. This is called Reconveyance, and there are organizations that do this as an honest service. Reconveyance scammers make it nearly impossible to buy back your home and can take your equity in the process.

Reverse Mortgages: Scams to Rip off Seniors

If you are senior considering a reverse mortgage to supplement your income you can protect yourself by using a HUD approved lender. Make sure you compare reverse mortgage offers from at least three different mortgage lenders and that you fully understand all of the terms in the loan contract. You can learn more ways to protect yourself by registering for a free mortgage guidebook: “Five Things You Need to Know About Your Mortgage.”

By: Louie Latour