Posts tagged: Mortgage Interest

What is a Bad Credit Mortgage?

Things such as County Court Judgements (CCJ’s) or a poor credit history can scupper the chances of you getting a personal mortgage because mortgage companies deem you a high risk.
If you are self-employed, and even have a pristine credit history, you may find it just as difficult to get a mortgage due to your circumstances, [...]

What counts as mortgage interest and how do I calculate

What counts as mortgage interest and how do I calculate it?
When an individual takes out a loan from a financial institution or establishment in order to fully or help fund the purchase of land or a residential building for the purpose of primary or secondary residency, this is known as a mortgage. This essentially [...]

The Pros and Cons of Adjustable Rate Mortgage

An adjustable rate mortgage, commonly referred to as an ARM, is a mortgage where the interest rate on the mortgage changes periodically, on a schedule, according to an index. The most common indexes used to determine the interest rates are:
One-year constant maturity treasury securities (CMT)
Cost of Funds Index (COFI)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
A lending institution’s [...]

The Down Payment and Mortgage Relationship

Most people automatically look for the lowest down payment option on mortgages. This knee jerk reaction is not always the best way to go.
The Down Payment and Mortgage Relationship
A down payment is usually required when obtaining a mortgage. Although there are some down payment free mortgages available, these can generally tend to carry higher interest [...]

Pay It Down Quick – Using Refinancing To Shorten the

Pay It Down Quick – Using Refinancing To Shorten the Length of Your Mortgage
Chances are years ago, when you took out your mortgage, you took it out for 30 years or more. You were just starting out in life, money was tight and your salary was still on the lower side of the pay [...]

On My Taxes, Is There A Limit To The Amount

On My Taxes, Is There A Limit To The Amount Of Mortgage Interest That I Can Deduct?
Each year, there is a limit as to the amount that an individual can deduct from their taxes in response to the amount of mortgage interest that the individual has paid over the course of the year. In the [...]

Mortgaging For Funds

Almost one pensioner in four does not have enough money to fund their retirement, research from Prudential reveals, and one property-owning pensioner in five thinks they will have to downsize to make up the difference.
Along with those forced to sell their homes, one pensioner in six would consider taking in a lodger.
But now, pensioners can [...]