All About Mortgage Insurance: 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Update Sept. 02 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" By Insurance Experts

Mortgage insurance is defined as a decreasing term life insurance depending to the amortization of the mortgage period while the premium remains the same over that period. You can purchase the mortgage insurance from the bank, trust or life insurance companies.
1. If you purchase your mortgage insurance from the bank or trust
a) No medical exam is required
b) The beneficiary of the policy is the bank or trust
2. if you purchase your mortgage insurance from the life insurance companies
a) medical exam is required for any sum insured over $100,000
b) The beneficiary of the policy is designated by you ( Kyle J. Norton)

What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance and When Home Refinancing Do I Require It?
By Kezz Roby

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.
LMI should not be confused with Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI), which protects a borrower against their lack of ability to repay their mortgage in the outcome of an unexpected circumstance like unemployment, illness or death. MPI covers payment of your mortgage instalments and/or your home loan balance. CPI insurance is not mandatory and is solely the decision of the borrower. The premium for CPI is paid yearly and usually varies based on the size of the home loan.
Why is Lenders Mortgage Insurance required?
Lending institutions including Banks, Building Societies, Credit Unions and non bank lenders, either use cash from deposits held in savings accounts and term deposits, or borrow money to provide home loans to borrowers for home refinancing, purchasing, construction or equity purposes. By using other peoples' money to fund home loans, the lending institutions create an obligation to repay that money to the suppliers of the funds while at the same time taking on the risk that they may not get all or some of the cash back that they advance.
Even though they hold real estate property as security for the home loan, the value of the real estate property may decline due to market forces, corruption or damage to the improvements, resulting in the security not having an adequate amount of value to cover the size of the home loan. To offset their obligations to the suppliers of the loan funds, the lending institutions effect LMI to offset any likely shortfall.
Do I benefit from Lenders Mortgage Insurance?
Before LMI was offered, lenders desired borrowers to have a deposit of no less than 20% when buying a dwelling or equity of 20% when refinancing a home to minimise the risk of lending and protect them against possible loss in the event of foreclosure. Now with the capability to pass on the risk of loss to an insurance company through LMI, lenders are prepared to allow a lesser deposit for purchases and less equity for home refinancing.
Also, if lenders didn't use LMI to alleviate lending losses, then those losses would need to be recouped from the earnings of other home loans, in effect increasing home loan interest rates. To stay away from this, lending institutions opt to effect LMI and have the insurance company take on the risk and bear any loss.
By lenders using LMI, the benefit to borrowers is that they are able to buy a property using a lesser deposit or refinance a property with a lesser amount of equity and/or obtain lower interest rates than they would otherwise be able to do with no LMI.
Please note, that even though LMI does give some benefits to the borrower, it will not cover the borrower against loss ensuing from foreclosure. LMI ONLY PROTECTS THE MORTGAGEE as in effect, they are the beneficiary of the insurance policy! In the event of a claim for loss, the mortgagee will get the proceeds from the LMI claim, not the mortgagor. Any loss resultant from foreclosure, in spite of of LMI, is a loss incurred by the borrower and will remain as such. The only distinction being is that the borrowers legal responsibility to the finance provider for the loss will move as a legal responsibility to the LMI provider for the loss in the episode of an LMI claim by the mortgagee.
Who pays the Lenders Mortgage Insurance Premium?
The LMI providers contract of insurance is with the lender and the premium is payable by the lender though in certain instances the lender may pass on the cost of the insurance to the mortgagor as a fee of providing the home loan.
Home loans where a deposit or equity of less than 20% is allowed represents a higher risk to the lender, and in this case the lending institution will generally pass the price of LMI on to the mortgagor as a fee for them being able to acquire a home loan that they would generally not have been able to obtain.
What is the cost of LMI and how is it paid?
The premium for LMI is a one off premium due upfront at the time of settlement of the mortgage with payment of the premium being the liability of the lending institution. The lender will subtract the premium from the loan proceeds if and when the cost of LMI is to be met by the mortgagor.
The premium cost will vary depending on the size of the loan and the ratio of the loan size to the value of the security i.e. Loan to Value Ratio (LVR). The higher the LVR the more expensive the premium, also the bigger the home loan amount the more pricey the premium.
Are the providers of Lenders Mortgage Insurance reputable?
LMI providers operate under strict government regulation to make sure they maintain sufficient liquidity to meet claims, as well as hold adequate funds in reserve, in the event that a large number of claims are made in a short length of time or rise substantially.
How is Lenders Mortgage Insurance arranged?
The granting of LMI is not automatic and must be applied for by way of application to the LMI provider. Should your home refinancing require LMI, your Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Planner or Consultant in conjunction with the lender, will organize all the necessary documentation and present you with all the information about the application process.
Provided the borrower, home loan structure, home refinancing purpose and security property meet with the appropriate LMI provider underwriting guidelines an LMI Certificate of Cover will be issued to the mortgagee.
As you can understand, Lenders Mortgage Insurance does offer some benefit to the borrower in the form of lower interest rates however it is principally used as a risk mitigation instrument by the lender. When refinancing a home the benefit of LMI is greatest when the security property equity is less than 20% as the mortgagor would generally not be able to obtain such a home loan. Nonetheless that increased benefit arrives at a cost in the form of increased home refinancing expenses.
So when home refinancing it is crucial to preserve as much security property equity as possible, in effect reducing the price tag and/or requirement for LMI and balance the worth being achieved from the home refinance with the cost of LMI.
Kezz Roby is a leading Australian Mortgage Planner well known for his Home Refinancing Tips & Strategies that have greatly benefited many Australian Homeowners.
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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Update August 16 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" By Insurance Experts

Home Owners Need Home and Mortgage Insurance Coverage
By River C.

Any one who owns a home, and that includes the majority of us who are making monthly payments to a home and mortgage company, must have insurance coverage on their home. If the home is not paid for yet the mortgage company will insist there is at least hazard insurance cover. The cost of the insurance policy is generally included in the monthly mortgage payments. It is considered part of the PITI that constitutes the total payment we must make each month. The initials PITI represent the Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance.

Taxes and insurance come from escrow accounts

Typically the home buyer takes out a "secured loan" when purchasing a home. This means they have the real estate and home as collateral and if the mortgage payments are not met, they can lose the house to the mortgage company. The term mortgage means a mortgage loan which is considered a "secured loan". Along with the principal payments which must be made on the balance of the home each month, there are also taxes and insurance which must be paid, usually yearly. Taxes are generally paid to the county in which the home lies, while insurance payments must go to an insurance company which provides various types and amounts of coverage.

Home and mortgage insurance cover is usually based on how much the home is worth and that amount will usually increase year to year. The mortgage company makes once a year payments to cover both the taxes and the insurance premium and then will add this amount on to the mortgage payments to be made by the homeowner each month. This amount is deducted from an escrow account which is an estimate of taxes and insurance cost for that year. Mortgage companies then determine how much is to be added on to the PI or principal and interest payments to cover the amount owed for the TI or taxes and insurance, prorated over the length of one year. In other words, one twelfth of the total cost of the insurance premium and one twelfth of the taxes will be added on to the monthly payment. This way the home owner does not need to pay the entire tax bill or insurance premium at one time.

Types of insurance coverage vary

Basic home and mortgage insurance cover, generally called hazard insurance, is designed to protect the home buyer from loss if damage occurs to the home. The type and amount of coverage depends on the location of the home, the value of the home, and many other factors. The structure itself as well as personal property inside the home and garage will be evaluated and their worth may increase year by year. Loss of use of the home, which may include added living expenses while repairs are made to the home, is usually included in the basic policy. Fire, flood, earth quake, hurricane, and other disasters may be part of the policy and sometimes involve extra coverage.

Liability coverage should be included in home and mortgage insurance and will provide coverage in case of accidents at the home and in some policies, cover the home owner when away from their home. Visit our website for more information.

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Update July 30 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" By Insurance Experts

Reverse Mortgage Insurance
By John Andrew Jr.

What is reverse mortgage insurance? What are the requirements in order to take advantage of reverse mortgage? First and foremost, the term reverse mortgage must be defined in order to answer both of these questions. To put it briefly, it is a type of mortgage available for old and senior individuals as mandated by the law and the government of the United States. Reverse mortgage insurance on the other hand is a type of insurance that caters to the rights of both the creditor and debtor in a reverse mortgage in case one or either of them is unable to comply with the agreement entered by them through the reverse mortgage contract. This is a remedy that will ensure that the party that is deprived of compensation will still be able to get something of equal or greater value regarding what has been insured through the mortgage agreement.

In order to avail of this reverse mortgage insurance, one must first be able to comply with the requirements of such a mortgage. Firstly, the person availing of this kind of mortgage must be at least 62 years of age. This is a requirement that cannot be waived since the spirit of the law that created this type or mortgage specifically ensured that the individuals who are already of old age have better benefits than younger ones. This coincides with the principle of the older the person gets then the easier and more lenient the requirements to avail of this mortgage become. The debtor or borrower of the money must be exactly 62 years old once the contract of mortgage takes effect as specified in the date contained in it.

Secondly, the debtor or borrower must undergo credit counseling. This credit counseling must be done with a financial specialist or expert through a third party counseling service provider. The objective of this requirement is to ensure that the senior citizen debtor is well informed of what will happen once he or she engages in this reverse type of mortgage. This will equip him or her of the necessary knowledge that will ensure that he or she will not be, in anyway, put into a position that is not favorable. This is a method of the law in itself to protect the rights, privileges and interests of the old individuals of the United States of America.

Thirdly, the debtor must not have any subsisting or pre-existing mortgage in order to avail of this kind of mortgage. This is the protection allotted by the State and the law in order to protect the rights, interests and privileges of the creditor or lender of the money. This will ensure that both the creditor's and debtor's rights have equal protection of the laws that pertain to mortgages and loans. If you want to avail of reverse mortgage insurance then make sure that you first comply with these three requirements in order to prevent any further complications regarding the mortgage itself together with the insurance for such mortgage that you will avail of.

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Update July 13 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" By Insurance Experts

The FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program - The "Fixer-Upper" Loan

By Jim Hodson

Under Section 203(k) of the National Housing Act, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers mortgage insurance on loans issued by approved FHA lenders to help borrowers purchase and rehabilitate a home. The home should be one that the borrower plans to use as their primary residence. This same insurance program also covers cash-out refinance mortgage loans whose proceeds will be used by the borrower to rehabilitate their current home.

Why the "Fuss" About FHA 203(k) Loans?

Trying to buy a "fixer-upper" home and rehabilitate it can be a very complicated process for borrowers. It typically requires taking out multiple short-term loans with high interest rates. These loans often require a balloon payment when they become due.

The FHA created Section 203(k)-insured loans to address the needs of such borrowers wanting to rehabilitate new or existing homes. This program makes the process of buying and fixing up a new home much simpler by providing the borrower with one long-term mortgage loan that covers everything.

How Do Section 203(k) Loans Work?

There are several basic requirements for a home loan to be covered under Section 203(k). The home must be at least one year old, and the planned rehabilitation must cost a minimum of $5000. The property value of the home must fall within the FHA loan limits for that area of the country. FHA maximum loan limits differ for each county, borough, or county in the state where the property is located..

When a 203(k) loan is closed, some of the money goes to pay for the purchase or refinancing of the home. The remaining money is placed in an escrow account to pay for the work on the home. Funds from the escrow account are paid out as rehabilitation work is completed.

Work Covered By Section 203(k)

Many types of improvements can be covered under this program. They include but are not limited to:

modernization of the home
correcting health or safety hazards
repairing or replacing plumbing
repairing or replacing electrical
repairing or replacing roofing
repairing or replacing floors and floor treatments
landscaping and other work to improve the appearance of the property
energy efficiency improvements

Other types of home improvements are covered. You will want to consult your lender to find out if your particular rehabilitation needs can be covered under the program.

Who Can Apply?

Anyone can apply for an FHA 203(k)-insured mortgage as long as they can afford the monthly house payment based on their debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. To apply simply contact and FHA-approved lender. Many services are available online where you can fill out a single form and get referred to multiple lenders allowing you to compare multiple rates and loan offers.

J Hodson operates FHA-Loan.org, an online resource for borrowers seeking information about FHA loans. There you can find more information on FHA 203(k) loans including the specific FHA maximum loan limits that apply to the particular county, borough, or parish where your property is located.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Update June 23 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" By Insurance Experts

Considering Long-term Mortgage Insurance

By James P White

Taking out life insurance that includes critical illness cover was the sole method of gaining long-term mortgage protection until recently. There are now options available to provide long-term payment protection as a substitute to short-term payment cover.

The traditional method of gaining long-term mortgage insurance was to include critical illness insurance with mortgage life cover. This form of protection would payout a lump-sum should the policyholder suffer a 'critical illness' condition specified in their policy document. The most common types of illnesses covered include heart attack, stroke and cancer. The payout from the policy could be used to repay the loan in full if the amount of cover was set equal to the amount of debt outstanding at the start of the policy.

In addition to the cover mentioned above, many households would also take out mortgage payment protection to cover monthly loan repayments should the policyholder have to cease working due to short-term accident, sickness or unemployment. One of the greatest issues with these policies is that they will only ever payout for a maximum period of 24 months.

If serious illness insurance is added to mortgage life cover then one would hope that any illness that lasts more than 24 months would be covered, however, there is a risk that the illness is not specified in the policy. New long-term payment protection plans avoid this issue as they can payout until the end of the mortgage loan for nearly any medical condition that prevents the policyholder from working. Thus, this new form of protection provides both an increased length of cover and an increased scope of protection. The main downside is that it can cost considerably more, especially for older individuals.

Article produced by James White of Drewberry Mortgage Insurance, specialist providers of information, advice and broking services in the mortgage protection insurance market.

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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Update June 03 - 2010 All About Mortgage Insurance By Insurance Experts

Disadvantages of Mortgage Life Insurance - Why Term Life is Better

By Denise M

If you are in the market to buy a home or already have a mortgage account, you are probably looking for ways to protect your loved ones from future mortgage debt, in the event of your death. The most common options are mortgage life policy and term insurance.

Term life insurance
A term life policy is an insurance policy that you independently take out with a insurance company, with the idea that a part or all of the proceeds be used to pay off your mortgage. You name a beneficiary, usually your dependants, who are instructed to use the money to settle your mortgage account. Your beneficiaries can retain any left over amounts.

Mortgage life insurance
A mortgage life insurance policy is not offered by a insurance company, but by banks and other financial institutions that have your mortgage. The financial institution is the beneficiary, and the product is designed to have level premiums with decreasing death benefits. Usually mortgage life insurance doesn't require a medical exam.

Disadvantages of mortgage life insurance

Mortgage life insurance coverage decreases with time: The amount of cover decreases in parallel with the amount outstanding on your mortgage. However, your premiums remain level, and you end up paying more for less coverage over the years. Of course, the way it is designed, you don't receive any benefits on it if you outlive the term. The bank retains any left over amount.
A minimum stipulated time period to qualify for a payout: Usually, mortgage insurance doesn't payout in the first six months of the policy. That exposes the mortgagor to a lot of risk.
Excludes pre-existing medical conditions: Though mortgage insurance doesn't require a medical exam to determine premium rates, any pre-existing medical conditions are excluded from the policy.
If you wish to refinance, you need to take out a fresh mortgage policy If you decide to refinance, your existing mortgage life policy ceases, you will have to take out a fresh policy. This can prove to be quite a bit of extra trouble.

Why term life insurance is better

Term life is more affordable: Because the underwriting process in mortgage term life is not as precise as that of a term insurance policy, the premiums can be quite high for mortgage life insurance. Term life is generally more affordable, with its economical premiums.
Death benefits in term life go to the insured's beneficiaries: When you use a term life policy to cover your mortgage dues, your beneficiaries are in total control of the money. If you die many years into your term policy, your mortgage dues would have gone down considerably, which means that your beneficiaries get to retain any leftover cash.
Term offers a choice of policy formats: While mortgage life insurance has a decreasing term format, with term life you can opt for either decreasing term insurance or level term insurance. A decreasing term insurance policy will provide your beneficiaries with only enough money to clear your mortgage. A level term insurance policy on the other hand has a fixed death benefit amount, and therefore can be used to clear off more than just your mortgage amounts. For higher premiums you can also add more protection for other reasons, such as to replace your income, take care of your kids' college fees, etc.
Doesn't require a fresh policy if you decide to change As mentioned earlier, if you decide to refinance, your mortgage life policy ceases. However, with term, even if the underwriting process requires your mortgage documents, the life insurance can't be revoked each time the structure of your finances change.

Make sure you are covered adequately
When you use a term life policy to cover your mortgage, remember that you need to take out additional term insurance to cover your other financial obligations in the event of your death. Look at riders such as critical illness and disability to cover every possibility.

Life is uncertain. With the right mortgage life cover coupled with comprehensive life insurance planning, you can be sure that your loved ones are taken care of when you are no longer around to provide for them.

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Update May 17 - 2010 All About Mortgage Insurance By Insurance Experts

Useful Information on Mortgage Insurance Rates

By Ryan Trimble

A lender likes when the buyer puts down at least 20% towards the price of the home. They do not appreciate a high loan to value (LTV) ratio, certainly not one greater than 80%. This means that on a house appraised at $200,000, $40,000 is needed to put down before closing. If this is not possible, either the home cannot be purchased or mortgage insurance (PMI) needs to be purchased.

The purpose of mortgage insurance is to insure the bank or lender against the buyer not paying and perhaps going into foreclosure. The buyer is paying to insure the bank's risk in making the loan to someone who did not put down 20% of the purchase price of the home. If the buyer puts down at least 20%, the purchaser is said to have "skin in the game."

Mortgage insurance rates can run as high as 3%. That would entail a payment of $1,500 for a $200,000 home. In the past the entire PMI was paid at closing. It has since changed and the insurance will run for the length of the loan. This gives the homeowner an incentive to end the payments.

The PMI will be held in escrow. The amount will be added to other escrow items such as home insurance and taxes. when purchasing a home, these added costs must be considered along with the specific monthly mortgage payments.

If the homeowner puts more money into the home each month, the PMI can be stopped, when the equity in the home reaches 20%. If the house appreciates in price and the Loan to Value Ratio has gone down, the mortgage insurance can also be ended.

The buyer will have to take the initiative in ending the mortgage insurance. There is no incentive for the bank to remind you that the insurance can be ended. After all, they are still getting additional insurance that the homeowner is paying for.

Ryan writes numerous articles on obtaining mortgage protection cover and about the facts behind mortgage protection and its importance.

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Update April 26 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" Information By Insurance Experts

10 Benefits of Mortgage Insurance

By Arjun Rudra

1. Take it with you when you move. If you have a mortgage that's portable, you can transfer its terms to a new property in the future. This same option is available when you buy mortgage insurance, which can save you premiums when you move.

2. Be eligible for a better interest rate. Mortgage insurance provides a lender with the flexibility to offer you the same competitive mortgage interest rates available to home buyers with a larger down payment.

3. More down payment options. Don't let the down payment be the barrier to your home ownership dreams. There are many mortgage insurance products that will help you to achieve home ownership. Let's discuss the options that suit your situation best.

4. Buy, instead of renting. If you're paying rent right now, it can be a good move to consider buying a home that has similar monthly carrying costs. You'll enjoy the freedom of making your living space into your own home with your personal touch.

5. Overcome traditional barriers to financing. More and more homebuyers who may not have qualified for a mortgage are benefiting from mortgage insurance - for example, those who are self-employed or work on commission. With mortgage insurance, people who have good credit but might not meet conventional lending criteria can qualify for the financing they need.

6. Own and enjoy a vacation property. If your financial situation is in good standing and you are thinking about buying a vacation property, there are mortgage insurance options that will allow you to do so. Be sure to ask us about what will work best for you.

7. Get money back on an energy-efficient home. If you purchase an energy efficient home or refinance an existing home to make energy-saving renovations, you could be eligible to receive a 10% refund on your mortgage insurance premium if your mortgage is insured with Genworth Financial Canada.

8. Save on household purchases. When buying your first home, you'll find expenses can add up quickly.

9. Home ownership on your terms. With the right preparation and resources, you can buy a home that best suits your lifestyle. Mortgage insurance provides you with innovative options to help get you into home ownership.

10. Get help when you need it. Whether from a job loss, a serious illness, or a marriage breakup, financial difficulties can arise when you least expect them.

In 2005, Arjun read his first book on investing. For Arjun, that experience sparked a long, extremely exciting and fulfilling journey towards achieving financial freedom at, what some might consider a very young age. While that journey is ongoing and has taken countless hours till date, the elation of finding a truly undervalued stock or discovering a special situation in the capital markets wields a reaction that is probably akin to a prospector discovering a nugget of gold. Arjun founded Investing Thesis to chronicle his journey in the hopes that his successes and failures might work to the benefit of someone else.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Update Mar. 17 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" Information By Insurance Experts

Everything You Need to Know About a Negative Amortization Mortgage

By Mike Makler

Most Property Owners are conditioned to believe that a Negative Amortization Mortgage is a Bad thing. Before you get that next mortgage shouldn't you get the facts so you can decide for yourself what is best.

The First Question many people have is what is a negative Amortization Mortgage. A Negative Amortization mortgage is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage with predictable payments over the life of the mortgage. On an Adjustable rate mortgage you can have interest rate caps and/ or payment caps. A Payment Cap says your payment can never increase by some cap usually every year. So if you have a $500 Month Payment on an Adjustable Rate Mortgage with a payment cap of 7.5 Percent per year your monthly payment cannot be higher then 537.50 the following year.

Now if your interest rate were to rise enough to force the needed payment to be $540.00 a month you would be in a negative Amortization situation.
The Additional $2.50 a month would be added to your principle. You can think of a Negative Amortization as an automatic loan from your bank. Every month when you get your statement from the bank you will see at least your payment options. Option 1 is the Minimum payment. If option 1 would force a negative Amortization you will also see an Option 2 which would be the interest only payment. You may also see an Option 3 which would be the payment needed to pay off your loan in 30 Years. Some banks will give you additional options like 15 Year pay outs.

The Downside of a Negative Amortization Mortgage is that in areas where real estate values don't rise or even fall you could end up owing the bank more then your home is worth if you only make the Minimum payment each and every month.

The Pros of a Negative Amortization is that is very easy to create a annual budget since you know that your mortgage payment will never exceed the payment cap. The flexibility to pay more is should you be able to is also a nice plus

Another Pro of a Negative Amortization Mortgage is that it offers very low introductory rates with payments fixed for the first 5 or 10 years. This means anyone can buy a home and know that for the next 5 or even 10 years their monthly payment will be the same.

Here is an Example of 2 different Loans. A Negative ARM loan with a fixed payment for 5 years based on an interest rate of 1.95 Percent or a 30 year Fixed Rate of 5.5 Percent, A 250,000 Loan at 5.5 percent would run about $1420.00. A 380,000 Loan at 1.95 percent would run about $1395.00 a month. For $25 a Month lower payment you are controlling $130,000 more property. That extra $130,000 would grow by $35,000 in the first 5 year at a modest 5% appreciation Rate ($52,000 at 7 Percent, $79,000 at 10 Percent) At the end of 30 Years at 5 Percent that $130,000 would grow to over $560,000. (Over $989,000 at 7 Percent, Over 2.2 Million Dollars at 10 Percent)

When one considers the payment flexibility, the low starting introductory rates, a Negative Amortization Mortgage will allow most homeowners to control more real estate for the same or less money. The Negative Amortization Mortgage is certainly something to be considered by most homeowners or prospective homeowners.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Update Mar. 09 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" Information By Insurance Experts

The One Product Better Than Mortgage Insurance? Term Insurance

By B. F. Khan

Now that you have read "10 Reasons MORTGAGE INSURANCE is not a good investment" and if you missed it, check out the investigation that was done by CBC Marketplace titled "In Denial"

Lets continue on what is considered the one product to protect your family!

TERM INSURANCE! YES! TERM INSURANCE!

All the experts agree that TERM INSURANCE is a better product than mortgage insurance.

Ask Suze Ormond or check MSN money and of course check Personal Finance for Canadians.. Dummies book. Here are the reasons why:

1.You are the policy owner and choose the beneficiary. You choose who should get the money because you are in control and not the institution.

2.Death benefits go to your designated beneficiary who can use the funds as needed.Your survivor gets to choose how the money is spent. i.e. pay off the mortgage, pay off debts, invest etc.

3.Coverage amount is determined by you based on a complete needs analysis. Your coverage will take into account, mortgage, debts, survivor income, children's education etc.

4.Coverage remains the same for the duration of policy. Regardless if the mortgage goes down or you have paid off all your debts, the amount you are covered for remains the same for the same price.

5.Policy in good standing remains in force for duration of policy term chosen. Pay your premiums and you are covered for the term that you choose.

6.Policy is portable and remains with you. If you move to another home, your policy remains the same. You do not need to renegotiate for a new policy. Add a rider if you need more coverage.

7.Underwriting and evaluation of medical history is done prior to policy being issued and won't be cancelled later if health issues arise. That explains itself. At least you will know if there are any medical issues up front.

8.Monthly premiums do not start until after you have been approved for a policy.

9.Preferred rates are available for individuals with excellent health. Great health... lower premiums.

Now go back and rethink that mortgage insurance... read previous article to really understand the difference.You need to make sure you are making an informed decision about protecting your future. Now which one will you choose?

B. F. Khan is a new entrepreneur who has found out how to minimize her time and maximize her profits from using the internet to talk about her business.

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Monday, February 15, 2010

Update Feb. 15 - 2010 All About "Mortgage Insurance" Information By Insurance Experts

Cheapest Term Life Insurance - Match the Repayment Terms of Your Mortgage

By Elanora T. Kelly

Your current condition as you age plays a great role in your life insurance rates. In order to make a good assessment on your life insurance needs, Competitive Term Life Insurance will aid in evaluating your needs.

Competitive Term Life Insurance quote will provide the best deals there is in the market. In case like death of a partner, term life assurance will provide funds if you are short of assets.

If you canvass on the availability of life assurance that will best suit your needs, you need to determine the precise cost of income that you will lost when a spouse dies. Having this estimated, compute for the amount in order for you to know how much capital you will need to fill in that income. And how will you make it possible, through a preferred investment.

This way, you will be able to determine on the perceived loss of spouse and loss of income provided that you will need to survive when that time comes.

You will need to consider also the health of your parents, your previous financial commitments, and the needs that you have to meet for children still living under your roof.

It is best that you make financial assessment annually for your goals. You may need a lawyer before making a big financial decision to help you legally with process. this will keep your status on competitive life insurance updated and eventually will help assess your credibility to avail of insurance quotes in the future given your individual financial adjustments.

Term life insurance has gained credibility in the recent years when you talk about insurance quote credibility and affordability. This is the amount of money you are going to pay to make your term life insurance in effect. No matter the health condition, as long as you diligently pay your insurance policy, you will still have the policy coverage.

Term Life assurance policy is renewable within a certain time span. You have varied options of paying our premiums. It would matter with regards to the option as annually or monthly.

You can save on your premiums. You do this by selecting from the number of choices available. This will vary depending on the company protocols. For you to make a good choice, you should have a ready estimate on the amount of money that your family will need for immediate financial needs. Also, you need to determine how much income will be lost and how much will be needed to sustain your household. With a rough estimate, you will be able to assess what insurance premium will suit your individual needs to insure yourself.

In order to secure a better insurance quote, an alternate approach to your lifestyle will make a huge impact for you to avail the best offers that any company can provide. Your overall health condition will greatly influence your candidacy to purchase a term life insurance quote of your choice. Now, finding the best insurance quote has never been easy and practical. You just need to make choices on availing cost-effective quotes.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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Pros and Cons of Mortgage Life Insurance

By Denise M

Mortgage life insurance is a type of insurance wherein the policy holder is able to clear mortgage liabilities in the event of the untimely death of the insured. In such a case, death benefits are equivalent to the outstanding balance on the loan. Quite clearly, this security gives tremendous peace of mind that no matter what, despite the worst case scenario, your family will always have a home to live in. Apart from that, many insurance policies offer optional provisions which include coverage for critical illness. With this option, the insurance company will pay out the outstanding loan in case you qualify conditions for terminal illness.

However, it is vital to examine the pros and cons of mortgage insurance before you make up your mind about purchasing a mortgage insurance policy. One of the major advantages of mortgage life insurance is that it is easy to obtain. In these days of uncertainty and insecurity, it may make sense to opt for a mortgage insurance policy to make sure your loved ones have a home to stay in, even if, anything were to happen to you.

Here are some advantages and disadvantages of a mortgage life policy to help you make an informed decision:

Advantages of Mortgage life insurance

Guarantees clearing your mortgage payment: The death benefit of mortgage life insurance pays off the outstanding balance on your mortgage, and thereby guarantees a home for your family in case of your death. What is also important to note is that, unlike a regular life insurance policy, death benefits from a mortgage insurance policy is not paid to your loved ones but goes directly to the mortgage company towards the payment of your outstanding mortgage. This is useful to ensure that death benefits are used primarily for the purpose of clearing off the mortgage.
Health qualifications for a Mortgage Insurance are considerably lower than qualifying for a regular life insurance policy: The health standard to meet to buy mortgage insurance is much lower than a regular term insurance policy. If you are in bad health then a regular life insurance policy may require you to pay higher premiums. If you suffer from severe health impairments, you may not even qualify for regular life insurance. In such cases, mortgage lifeinsurance is a very viable option for you. It gives you peace of mind by allowing you to get coverage for what is probably your biggest liability-your home.
Financial help during terminal illness: Mortgage life insurance policies may provide protection coverage in case of terminal illness, provided, your mortgage insurance includes terminal illness benefits and you opt for it. This indeed comes as great savior for the policy holder who contracts a terminal illness and can no longer work or earn money to pay the monthly mortgage. In such cases, the mortgage life insurance company will provide accelerated death benefits to pay off the mortgage.

Disadvantages of Mortgage Life insurance:

No payout until the stipulated time period is passed: Regardless of the situation there is no payout within the first six months of the policy. So in case any calamity strikes the insured before the stipulated time, the insured will not receive anything.
Mortgage life insurance coverage decreases with time: In case of your death, the amount of cover will depend on the term of insurance, which decreases more or less in line with the amount outstanding on your mortgage. As a result, you end up paying more for less coverage over the years. That essentially means by the end of the plan, there will be no benefits if you outlive the policy.
Excludes any Pre-existing medical condition: Any pre-existing medical conditions (terminal or otherwise) before the investment are excluded in the policy. Therefore, such conditions cannot be claimed if the situation arises.
Fixed monthly premiums Although insurance cover reduces with time the monthly premiums still remain fixed throughout the life of the policy.

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Pros and Cons of an Option Arm Mortgage

By John Hurlbut

An Option ARM (adjustable rate mortgage) or pick-a-payment mortgage is the most versatile type of mortgage a homeowner can choose. These loans are very attractive to borrowers looking for an affordable monthly payment option or borrowers with a fluctuating monthly income; these loans are also sometimes called cash flow arms. The borrower who chooses this type of loan has four payment options they can choose from each month.

Option one is commonly known as a negative amortization payment. This is traditionally a very low payment offered at an initial teaser rate for the first year (between 1% and 2%) and thereafter tied to an index such as the COFI (Cost of Funds Index), the CODI (Cost of Deposit Index), or the COSI (Cost of Savings Index). This option allows for the principal of the loan to grow or negatively amortize. For example if the borrower pays the initial payment, say $1000, a month and the interest only payment (usually option two) is $1500 per month the difference between the two, $500, is added to the principal of the loan. Savvy borrowers closely monitor the level of negative amortization that they allow to accrue. If the amount of the principal reaches 110% of the original principal balance the loan is then recast and the borrower looses the choice of option one.
Option two is commonly known as an interest only payment. When the borrower chooses this option only the interest owed on the loan is paid. With this option a borrower's principal remains the same. Option two is normally no longer an option after seven years. This is because most or all of the interest due on a loan amortized over 30 years is paid off in the first seven years.

Option three is a standard 30 year amortized payment. This option allows for a small amount of principal as well as all the interest on a mortgage to be paid monthly. If a borrower makes one 30 year amortized payment a year an option arm will not be recast. The third option is the one most borrowers make and is usually carries a relatively fixed rate. The rate is determined by an margin (the bank's profit) added to the index to which the loan is tied.

Option four is the quickest way to pay off a mortgage. This option is based on a 15 year amortization schedule. While the most costly of the four options it is the option that saves the most money in the end. When borrowers choose a 15 year amortization for their loan they can save tens of thousands of dollars in interest.

An option arm is a very versatile loan. Borrowers should be sure to realize that the first option is a teaser rate, set for a fixed amount of time, and the initial payment will fluctuate after the first year. Smart borrowers should qualify for the 30 year payment, try to make the 15 year payment, and exercise the option for a lower payment only if cash is needed.

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All About Private Mortgage Insurance - PMI

By Ron Beauchamp

Making mortgage loans can be a risky business. As with all businesses, lenders are looking for assurance that their investments will be protected. However, it's not always easy to predict which borrowers will default on their mortgages or eventually go into foreclosure. Because of this, lenders require that the borrower pay for Private Mortgage Insurance under certain circumstances.

What Does PMI Do? Private Mortgage Insurance protects lenders in the event that the borrower does not repay the loan. Instead of the lender losing the money, the insurance company will step in and cover the losses. Typically, PMI only covers the difference between the home's value and the remaining balance on the mortgage, as the lender can recoup the remainder through sale of the home.

Who Needs PMI? Typically, lenders will require PMI on loans with a loan-to-value of over 80%. In plain English, if the home is worth $100,000 and the loan is for more than $80,000, the lender will require private mortgage insurance. PMI can be canceled when the borrower no longer owes more than 80% of the home's value.

Why Offer It? It would be much safer for lenders to only accept borrowers that can make a 20% or more down payment, but that would significantly lower the number of individuals that are able to purchase a home. Instead, PMI protects the lenders just as if the borrow had made the full 20% down payment, of course, it is an additional expense to the borrower.

How Much Does It Cost? Although the cost can vary depending on the amount of coverage provided (1-20% of the home's value) and the type of loan it covers, it is typically around $35-$70 per month on a $100,000 mortgage.

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FHA Loans

By Max Fischer

During the recent economic crisis, credit markets dried up and mortgages became difficult to obtain, especially for people with poor credit. Yet millions of Americans still want to achieve the dream of owning their own home. For homebuyers with a low credit rating, it can be difficult to figure out the best option; no one wants to get ripped off by a mortgage or loan scam. Fortunately, the federal government offers programs to obtain FHA loans that can help people with shaky credit to purchase a home or condominium.

What are FHA Loans?
Here is a brief overview of the FHA. In 1934, during the Great Depression, the U.S. Congress created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The purpose was to stimulate home construction, reduce unemployment, and offer loan insurance programs designed to provide affordable housing for people who would otherwise be unable to purchase a home. In 1965 the FHA was incorporated into of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Housing. Today, the FHA assists homebuyers by providing mortgage insurance on loans made by lenders throughout the United States and its territories.

The FHA does not make loans. It does not build, buy, or sell houses. If you are buying a house or condominium, you do not apply directly to the FHA for a loan. You apply through an FHA approved mortgage lender such as a bank.

What does the FHA do? The FHA helps homebuyers who meet FHA loan guidelines by insuring their mortgages against default. FHA mortgage insurance provides the lender with protection against losses, and the lender bears less risk because if the homeowner defaults, FHA will pay a claim to the lender. This insurance, by reducing the lender's risk exposure, means lenders can approve mortgages for people who may otherwise have trouble getting a mortgage.

For the homebuyer with bad credit, the basic steps are these:

Apply to a FHA approved lender such as a bank or mortgage company.
The lender may ask that you apply for FHA mortgage insurance. Or, you may request that you be considered for FHA mortgage insurance.
To qualify for insurance, loans must meet established FHA loan guidelines.
The FHA investigates your finances and, if the risk is deemed favorable, insures the lending institution against loss of principal in case you fail to pay your mortgage.
If you meet FHA loan guidelines and are approved, you pay an insurance premium (generally one half of one percent) on the balance owed.

What makes FHA Loans Attractive?

With FHA mortgage insurance, the borrower receives several benefits:

A home appraisal by an FHA inspector
A lower interest rate on the mortgage than the lender might have offered without FHA mortgage protection.
The borrower is eligible for up to 96.5% financing, which means that down payments can be as low as 3.5% of the purchase price.
The borrower is able to fold the mortgage insurance premium into the mortgage.
FHA rules put limits on many of the fees that lenders charge in making a mortgage.

FHA Programs
There are a variety of FHA programs, the four below are basic FHA programs that can assist buyers who have poor credit.

Mortgage Insurance for One-to-Four Family Homes (Section 203(b)). This program provides mortgage insurance to protect lenders against the risk of default on mortgages to qualified buyers. This program may be used to finance the purchase of new or existing one-to-four family housing, as well as to refinance a mortgage.
Single-Family Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance (Section 203(k)). This program allows the borrower to get just one mortgage loan, at either a long-term fixed or adjustable rate, to finance both the purchase and the rehabilitation of the property.
Single-Family Mortgage Insurance for Condominium Units (Section 234(c)). This program insures a loan to purchase a unit in a condominium building.
Insurance for Adjustable Rate Mortgages (Section 251). This program insures home purchase or refinancing loans that have adjustable interest rates.

If you have poor credit and meet the FHA loan guidelines, you may benefit from an FHA loan. It's worth investigating.

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