Archive for February, 2007

Credit Cards

Most consumers prize their credit cards as purchasing power in the form of portable plastic. But many overlook the consequences of misusing their cards until the threat - or confirmation - of debt sinks in. Understanding how credit cards work is critical for being a responsible consumer.

How It Works

Credit cards use a system of borrowing that involves interest charges. A consumer making purchases with his or her card receives monthly statements that specify the amount owed. The cardholder must pay at least the minimum billing amount that is determined by the card issuer; interest charges are usually waived if the bill is paid in its entirety each month. The cardholder also has the right to dispute billing and charging errors.

During the "grace period," as known as the "free period," the cardholder is free of finance charges, as long as he or she pays the balance in full before the due date. If the cardholder is provided a grace period, the issuer must send the bill a minimum of 14 days prior to the due date.

The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the cost of credit for borrowers, expressed as a yearly rate. In general, card issuers do not set a standard APR for all of their applicants; an applicant's credit score is usually counted as one APR-determining factor. For variable rate credit cards, the APR fluctuates as interest rates and financial indexes change.

Overcoming Credit Card Debt

When consumers fail to pay their credit card bills, repeatedly pay only the minimum billing amount, and/or improperly manage their card(s) in other ways, they may find themselves trapped in debt. According to Yahoo!, the average American adult owes almost $9,000 in credit card debt, and the average credit card interest rate is about 18.9%.

For homeowners who find themselves in excessive debt, however, they have the option of refinancing their mortgage to consolidate debt. Debt consolidation loans allow consumers to lower their interest rate and combine their accounts into one convenient monthly payment.

America's Lending Partners can help you receive free debt consolidation loan offers at great rates. Simply fill out our Four Loan Offers form to receive free offers from our nationwide network of top lenders. Or you can speak with a mortgage expert to learn how your mortgage can help you build financial security for years to come. America's Lending Partners' services are fast, secure, and convenient.

Refinancing Program Example - 15 Year Fixed Jumbo Refinance - February 4, 2007

Getsmart - This firm offers you quotes for a Refinance. It is a service of Lending Tree. You should be able to learn more about your loan options.

 

Mortgage Loan Summary

The mortgage scenario is for February 4, 2007.

The name of the loan applicant is Joyce.

This borrower wants to do a refinance.


Property Basics

This property would be identified as a single family residence.

The property is located in Woodland, California.

This property would be identified as a primary residence.


Mortgage Background

Length of the loan in years is 15.

The borrower has a current credit score of 720.

The documentation level for this mortgage will be stated documentation.


Loan rates today

The mortgage rate on this new loan will be 6.25%.

The APR is calculated at 6.41%.


Mortgage Size

This real estate is currently worth $383,750.

The property has a current loan of $245,600.

The cash out from this refinance is around  $61,400.

The new mortgage loan will be for $307,000.

The loan to value (LTV) ratio on this property is 80%.


The Monthly Mortgage Payment

The new monthly payment is $2,632.

If this were an interest only loan the monthly payment would be $1,599.

This is lower than a regular monthly payment by $1,033. 


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Refinancing Program Example - 30 Year Jumbo (Bad Credit) Refinance - February 4, 2007

Getsmart - This firm offers you quotes for a Refinance. It is a service of Lending Tree. You should be able to learn more about your loan options.

 

Mortgage Loan Basics

This mortgage scenario is for February 4, 2007.

The loan applicant's name is Melissa.

This borrower's goal is to do a refinance.


Example Property Background

This property is a single family residence.

This piece of real estate is located in South Gate, California.

This property type is a rental property.


Mortgage Type

The borrower's loan term in years is 30.

The middle credit score on the credit report is 740.

This borrower's loan will have full documentation.


Today's mortgage rates

The example mortgage rate on this new loan will be 7.50%.

The APR is calculated at 7.60%.


The Loan Size

This real estate property is currently worth $408,750.

The current mortgage loan on the property is a $261,600.

This borrowers wants to cash out around $65,400.

The new loan size is $327,000.

The loan to value ratio on the property is 80%.


The Monthly Payment

The monthly mortgage on this will be $2,286.

If this were an interest only loan the monthly mortgage payment would be $2,044.

In this example this is smaller than a regular monthly payment by $243. 


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Refinancing Program Example - 30 Year Fixed Jumbo Refinance - February 4, 2007

Getsmart - This firm offers you quotes for a Refinance. It is a service of Lending Tree. You should be able to learn more about your loan options.

 

Mortgage Profile

This mortgage example takes place on February 4, 2007.

The mortgage applicant's name is Willie.

This borrower wants to get a refinance on the property.


Property Summary

This property would be identified as a single family residence.

The property is in Dallas, Texas.

This property would be described as a rental property.


The Loan Type

This borrower's loan term in years is 30.

The current credit middle score is 720.

The documentation level for this mortgage will be full documentation.


Today's current mortgage rates

The mortgage rate for this new loan will be 6.38%.

The mortgage's annual percentage rate is 6.47%.


Loan Size

The appraisal value of the property is $381,250.

The property has a current mortgage of $244,000.

The cash out from this refinance is approximately $61,000.

The new loan will be for $305,000.

The loan to value ratio on the property is 80%.


Calculated Mortgage Payment

Each month the mortgage payment will be $1,903.

If this were an interest only loan the monthly payment would be $1,620.

This is less than a regular monthly payment by $282. 


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Refinance Loan - 5 Year Fixed Jumbo (Bad Credit) Refinance - February 3, 2007

Getsmart - This firm offers you quotes for a Refinance. It is a service of Lending Tree. You should be able to learn more about your loan options.

 

Mortgage Basic Profile

This mortgage scenario is for February 3, 2007.

The borrower's name is Kenneth.

This borrower wants to refinance the mortgage.


Property Summary

This real estate property is a single family residence.

The mortgage will take place in Berkeley, California.

This property type is a primary residence.


The Loan Type

This borrower's loan term in years is 30.

This borrower has a current middle credit score of 735.

The loan will have stated documentation.


Today's mortgage rates

The mortgage rate on this new loan will be 6.38%.

The annual percentage rate is 6.47%.


The Mortgage Size

This real estate is currently worth $390,000.

The current loan on the property is a $249,600.

The total amount of cash received is approximately $62,400.

The new total loan size is $312,000.

The loan to property value (LTV) ratio is 80%.


Monthly Loan Payment

The monthly mortgage payment on this is $1,946.

The monthly payment on an interest only mortgage would be $1,658.

This is lower than a regular monthly payment by $289. 


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Refinance Loan Type - 30 Year Jumbo (Bad Credit) Refinance - February 3, 2007

Getsmart - This firm offers you quotes for a Refinance. It is a service of Lending Tree. You should be able to learn more about your loan options.

 

Loan Basics

The loan example takes place on February 3, 2007.

The name of this borrower is Eric.

This borrower's goal with the mortgage is to get a refinance done on the property.


Property Summary

This property would be considered a condominium.

This piece of real estate is in Waco, Texas.

This property type is a primary residence.


Mortgage Background

This borrower's loan term in years is 30.

The current credit score is 720.

The mortgage will have stated documentation.


Today's current mortgage rates

The interest rate for this new loan will be 7.50%.

The APR is calculated to be 7.60%.


Mortgage Amount

This real estate is currently worth $383,750.

The loan on the property is a $245,600.

The amount of cash received is around $61,400.

The total new loan size is $307,000.

The loan to value ratio on the property is 80%.


The Monthly Payment

The monthly payment is $2,147.

An interest only monthly loan payment would be $1,919.

An interest only loan payment each month saves the borrower $228. 


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Refinancing Program - 30 Year Fixed (Bad Credit) Refinance - February 3, 2007

Getsmart - This firm offers you quotes for a Refinance. It is a service of Lending Tree. You should be able to learn more about your loan options.

 

Mortgage Loan Basics

This loan example is for February 3, 2007.

The borrower's name is Edward.

This borrower wants to get a refinance done on the property.


Property Basics

The property would be considered a 1-4 unit property.

This real estate is located in Buffalo, New York.

This property type is a primary residence.


Loan Type

The length of the loan in years will be 30.

The current credit report indicates that the credit score is 755.

The loan will have full documentation.


Today's mortgage rates

The interest rate on this mortgage is 6.38%.

The mortgage's annual percentage rate is 6.47%.


The Mortgage Amount

This real estate property is currently worth $400,000.

This property has a current loan of $256,000.

The cash out from this refinance is around  $64,000.

The new loan will be for $320,000.

The loan to property value ratio on this property is 80%.


Monthly Payment

Every month the mortgage payment is $1,996.

If this were an interest only loan the monthly payment would be $1,700.

This is lower than a regular monthly payment by $296. 


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Paying Debt Down With Home Equity - 40 Year Mortgage (Bad Credit) Debt Consolidation - February 3, 2007

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LendingTree Mortgage Refinance Loan

Mortgage Purchase or Refinance


Mortgage Basics

The mortgage scenario is for February 3, 2007.

The name of the loan borrower is Tina.

The borrower's goal with the mortgage is to get rid of debt through consolidation.


Property Basics

The property is a single family residence.

The mortgage will take place in Windsor, California.

The property type is a primary residence.


The Loan Type

The length of the loan in years will be 40.

The borrower has a credit score of 750.

The mortgage will have full documentation.


Today's mortgage rates

The interest rate for this new loan will be 6.63%.

The annual percentage rate will be 6.71%.


The total debts that need to be paid off is

Total credit card balances $1,351.

Outstanding car loans $5,935.

Student loans $523.

Other debt that need to be paid off $165.

The total debts that need to be consolidated $7,974.


The Mortgage Size

This real estate is currently worth $391,250.

The mortgage on the property is a $250,400.

The total new mortgage size is $258,374.

The loan to value (LTV) ratio is 66%.


Calculated Monthly Payment

The monthly mortgage on this will be $1,536.

If the loan were interest only the monthly payment would be $1,426.

In this example the interest only loan payment each month saves the borrower $109.


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Debt Payoff - 3 Year Fixed Jumbo Debt Consolidation - February 3, 2007

Low-Rate Mortgage & Home Equity Loans
LendingTree Mortgage Refinance Loan

Mortgage Purchase or Refinance


Loan Background

The mortgage scenario is for February 3, 2007.

The loan applicant's name is Terry.

The mortgage is to consolidate and pay off debt.


Property Background

This residency type is single family residence.

The property is located in La Canada-Flintridge, California.

This property would be identified as a primary residence.


Loan Type

The length of the loan in years is 30.

The middle credit score on the current credit report is 745.

This borrower's loan will have stated documentation.


Today's loan rates

The mortgage rate for this mortgage is 6.13%.

The mortgage's annual percentage rate is 6.22%.


Current total consumer debts to be paid off

Current credit cards owed $278.

Car loans $6,113.

The total current student loan $689.

All other debts that need to be paid $121.

Total consumer debt to pay off $7,201.


The Loan Size

The property is currently worth $391,250.

The property has a current loan of $250,400.

The new mortgage will be for $257,601.

The loan to property value ratio on this property is 66%.


The Monthly Mortgage Payment

The monthly payment is $1,565.

With an interest only loan the monthly payment would be $1,315.

An interest only payment each month saves the borrower $250.


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Paying Debt Down With Home Equity - 3 Year Fixed Jumbo (Bad Credit) Debt Consolidation - February 3, 2007

Low-Rate Mortgage & Home Equity Loans
LendingTree Mortgage Refinance Loan

Mortgage Purchase or Refinance


Mortgage Basics

This loan example date is for February 3, 2007.

The name of the mortgage borrower is Tammy.

The borrower wants to consolidate and pay off debt.


Example Property

This property is a townhouse.

This piece of real estate is in Savannah, Georgia.

This property would be identified as a primary residence.


The Loan Type

The loan has a length in years of 30.

The current credit middle score is 760.

This borrower's loan will have stated documentation.


Current mortgage rates

The mortgage rate on this new loan will be 6.38%.

The mortgage's annual percentage rate is 6.47%.


Current total debts to be paid off

Total credit card balances $15,732.

Total auto loans $7,158.

Total student loans $2,566.

Other debts that need to be paid off $186.

Total consumer debt to pay off $25,642.


Mortgage Amount

The property would be considered worth approximately $418,750.

The property has a current loan of $268,000.

The new mortgage will be for $293,642.

The loan to value (LTV) ratio on the property is 70%.


Calculated Monthly Payment

The new payment each month is $1,832.

The monthly payment on an interest only mortgage would be $1,560.

In this example the interest only payment is lower than the regular payment by $272.


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