Mortgage "stores" are a Hit With Homebuyers
Filed Under (Mortgage) by admin on 14-06-2009
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Question: “What’s the biggest financial investment most Canadians will ever make?”
Okay, that may have been an easy one if you read the headline of this column. For most Canadians, their home is their biggest investment – and their most powerful financial tool.
It’s odd – given the importance of the mortgage decision – that many homebuyers will spend much more time deciding on which mutual funds they should invest in… or even which sofa to buy… than on which mortgage will best meet their needs.
Times are changing though. Mortgage options are exploding, and Canadians have begun to demand – and receive – better rates, more flexible products and more personal service than ever before. And to get a better look at their growing range of options, more homebuyers than ever are going to a mortgage “store” – and to the professional mortgage brokers who run them.
The Ontario mortgage store is a symbol of just how much the mortgage industry has changed since those days when you simply walked into your local bank to apply for a mortgage. Today, one in three first-time Canadian homebuyers choose to work with a mortgage broker, and those numbers are climbing. It’s estimated that in the not-so-distant future, up to 50% of all Canadian mortgages may go through a mortgage broker for their financing needs. Our American neighbours are far ahead of us; almost 70% of all U.S. residential mortgages are now arranged through a mortgage broker.
Here in Canada, homebuyers are demanding choice – and they’ve been beating a path to the door of independent mortgage brokers to get it. Happily, that path is becoming shorter and more traveled; with attractive and inviting storefront offices, many independent mortgage brokers are now setting up “Main Street” offices… just like the banks.
It’s hard not to get excited about the options available through a mortgage store. To begin, consider that many different institutions lend money for mortgages: banks, trust companies, credit unions, pension funds, insurance companies, finance companies, etc. At a mortgage store – like those run by many independent consultants at Mortgage Intelligence, Canada’s premier player in the mortgage broker industry, homebuyers (through their mortgage broker) can access mortgage rates and information from a huge, varied group of lenders, including traditional banks, of course. The mortgage broker doesn’t represent any specific lending institution, but works to find a tailored mortgage solution. And they have information on the growing list of specialized mortgages that now cater to niche markets like the self-employed, or homeowners looking for a recreational or investment properties, for example.
For many Canadians, the family home has been their best-performing investment in the last several years. It’s a reminder that a Ontairo mortgage is an important financial tool – and access to a broad range of lending institutions is a critical advantage. After all, a quarter-point difference on your mortgage rate can add up to many thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage.
Ontairo mortgage storefront offices are popping up in towns and cities all across Canada. For your own financial well being, they’re definitely worth a browse!
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How much mortgage debt is there in the USA?Given all the worries about credit in this country, and subprime mortgages, I was curious as to what the entire amount of home mortgage debt is. There are about 110 million households in the country, with 70% of them owned residences. Let's say there are 75 million owned homes. Not all have mortgages, but if 70 million do, and the average mortgage amount on such homes is $200,000, that comes out to a scary $14 TRILLION of mortgage debt in the USA. If just 2% default, the amount of bad home loans is $280 billion. It could obviously be much higher.
Does anyone know what total mortgage debt is per household and in total? This is a real problem that could damage the economy.
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the choices you make today define your tommorow.
But how if the SPE is formed 100% from money of the investors. Where did you get that officers hold 51% of the stock authorized? I am interested in learning more about it.
I believe that the SPE still maintains ownership of the loan rights because the officers collectively still hold more than 51% of the stock authorized. This is why today we are seeing investment banks that are losing tons of cash through these deals that were top-heavy a few years ago in the housing market. Investors obviously have gone through huge dividend cuts so everyone really loses.
depends on your interest rate
lets say you did a 30 year 5% fixed
1825.19 would be your monthly
http://public.propertylinx.com/custom/templates/mortgage_calculator.asp?price=350000
here's a calculator.. toss around your own numbers.
read on…
http://myfinancetimes.com/2008/05/24/subprime-mortgage-creditcrisis/
The above article elucidates you on the actual subprime mortgage crisis in us. and the persons behind the mortgage fraud and all those who are to be directly blamed for this financial catastrophe.
I would like to ask a question
when a regular bank gives out $1 billion worth of loans it uses fractional reserve banking rules to bring new money into existence – right?
is it that when an investment bank buys these mortgages and sells them further – then existing money (i.e. savings) gets used.
Now, that most of these mortgage backed securities have gone to dirt – so is it that existing money (i.e. money that is no longer debt) got destroyed?
any responses are welcome
Just a thought: maybe some of the people watching these vids are a little too advanced in their knowledge of the subject. These vids are for novices, like myself. Thanks for all you do, Sal.
lol that is why we r in this financial crisis all thx to ABS, MBS, CDO and Credit difoult swaps CDS, do not learn this or i will be very conserned in US banking system in the future
Paulremote, I was thinking the same thing about the $2Billion going to the SPE.
PMI protects the lender in case your loan goes into default. The only way to have it removed is when you owe less than 80% of your home's value.
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My question is, who owns my loan?
original bank got paid from investment bank.
Investment Bank got paid thru the MBS or investors.
If i default, who has the legal right to foreclose? If the investement bank already got paid?
Speak to your lender about a FHA 203K loan. The 203K loan is sometimes refererred to as a "rehab loan". With a 203K you can have the kitchen/bedroom remodel costs put into your initial loan. The rehab must have estimates up front and also must be done by an approved contractor.
The home must be able to be appraised at the completed price. For example:
Say the home is listed at $150,000 and has an old outdated kitchen and bathroom. Before making an offer you get estimates from an approved FHA203K contractor for remodeling the kitchen and bathroom. The estimates come in at $30,000.
An appraiser will then appraise the home as if the remodel has already been done. As long as the home appraises at $180,000 you will be able to get the loan.
A big advantage to doing it this way is you do not need to have that $30,000 in hand or need to borrow the money later at higher rates. The rehab is done right away so you do not have to live with the outdated kitchen/bathroom. Your monthly payment on the loan on 150K vs 180K should amount to around $180/month additional.
i do not see any problem with you getting the refinance and i would not worry about the business end affected it!!!
When a senior lien forecloses, a junior lien is wiped out.
So if the first mortgage holder forecloses, the second trust deed goes away. If the second forecloses, you'll still owe the first.
Oftentimes, if a senior lien forecloses, the junior lien holder will send a representative to the auction to defend its interests by making sure the property goes for enough to pay the junior lien as well. Or they buy it themselves with the idea of reselling. Costs money, yes. But better than losing their whole investment.
That depends on a few things.
How much equity do you have in your current home?
What is your credit score?
What is your debt load?
Yes you can get a 2nd mortgage on your current home to buy another, people do it all the time.
Your income must support maintaining your current home (you should be able to get a renter in there to offset the mortgage payment or some portion there of) and support your new mortgage.
You can get a loan with a BK. Many lenders require it to be discharged for 2 years, however, there are still a few lenders that will lend on a BK only being discharged 1 day.
In a nutshell, yes you can, if all your other ducks are in a row.
Good luck
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