Be Well Equipped for Retirement Planning

By William Blake

There are a lot of variables to consider when planning for your retirement. It is one of the most important things you will ever do and it should be considered very early in life ??" as early as possible. One of the best ways to develop a good plan is to equip yourself with the right planning tools. For example, it is important to know the approximate amount of federal annuity that will be due you upon retirement. How can you determine that information? A federal retirement calculator is just what you need.

The federal retirement calculator can only approximate what will take place. There is no way to definitely foretell the future. However, this useful tool will give you a good guideline by which you can figure what your retirement will be.

This calculator is useful for employers who need to determine certain benefits for their workers such as benefits paid to family members upon the death of the employee or annuities in CSRS, FERS or CSRS-offset retirement.

The federal retirement calculator is not a tool that can be used to estimate all variables of retirement. For example, it would not be helpful in determining life insurance or health insurance during retirement or in calculating the annuity amounts for those who do not work full time. It is best to stay within the perimeters of what the calculator is designed to do.

What Else Can Help?

Besides the federal retirement calculator there are other retirement planning tools that you can take advantage of as well, including the QuickAnswer retirement calculator which helps assess your progress towards retirement, the standard retirement calculator which tells you how much you should save for retirement, the RRSP accumulator which tells the power of compounded investment returns, post retirement calculator which estimates your retirement income, and the RRIP calculator which helps you to build a productive and successful withdrawal strategy.

A few others that estimate useful information that will help you develop a plan for your retirement are the life expectancy calculator and the annuity calculators.

Being well equipped and planning early is important when it comes to planning for your future. A retirement plan is not something you want to put off. You should start thinking about right now, no matter what your age is. Make good use of the tools available and start developing your retirement plan right away so that you will have the best retirement possible.

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Frugal Spending Ideas

By William Blake

Living a frugal life is not just about saving. You also have to learn how to spend what you have in the best possible way. Now that you have mastered the savings side, what should you do with all that money? Here are some great ideas:

Start out by making a list of the things that you need, want, and desire related to your money. Number the things you list in order of how important they are to you and try to estimate how much they would cost. Once you have your thoughts mapped out, you can go about making them a reality.

Paying more than the minimum payment on your mortgage each month or even just making one additional payment each year could mean that your mortgage gets paid off in half the time that it would if you always paid the minimum. Doing so will also save you lots of money in interest. When you make such additional payments, make sure that the money is being deducted from you loan's principal. Once you have the mortgage paid off, you can use the money you were accustomed to spending on that on whatever else you want.

Money you have been saving can be spent on home repairs and projects that you have long wanted to do. Some such projects might be simple, do-it-yourself jobs while others will require that you hire a professional. Money spent on making your home more beautiful will certainly be well spent.

Buy a newer pre-owned car. Even if your current vehicle is in good condition, you can get a newer pre-owned one. Your old car can be donated to a church, charity, or friend. Remember, though, that a newer car will be charged more in insurance payments.

Take that dream trip that you've always said you would take. By traveling during the shoulder or off season you will be able to stretch your money into even more of a vacation experience.

Even though been frugal does mean saving money in case of unexpected costs, it also important to enjoy the benefits that come from working hard to save your money. Thrifty people should also save some money with the intention of using it to enjoy themselves in some special way.

Your success as a frugal person needs to be honored. Using your savings (that are set aside just for such a purpose) is a great way to keep your motivation for the frugal life up at its highest.

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What Varieties of Options are Out There in Student Loans?

By William Blake

Whether you are in your first 4 years of college or are attending graduate school you are paying several times more for your college education than your parents and grandparents paid. This increase makes it difficult for students. But there are programs out there that give much needed assistance.

Initially a college student may avail himself of many different programs to pay for college. There are student loans, grants and scholarships and some students must take advantage of all three.

Stafford loans are very popular and there are two types. The unsubsidized loan is a bit more expensive because you are responsible for accrued interest from the very beginning of the loan. Though they cost more, these types of Stafford loans are easier to qualify for. A subsidized loan in which the government makes your interest payments until 6 months after you finish college are of course less expensive because you save on all that interest. However, these loans have stricter requirements, offered only to low-income families.

Here are some websites you can visit to see what you might qualify for: http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loan/find_student_loan/undergrad_student_loan/federal_student_loans/stafford_loans/ and http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/studentloans.jsp

Graduates, on the other hand, often have fewer options for scholarships and grants just at the time when tuition costs jump. But teaching and/or research assistantships usually more than make up the shortfall. They, in effect, have very low-paying (and very long hour) jobs while attending courses and doing research.

In recent times the PLUS loan program has been extended to graduate students. In the past this program was restricted to parents of undergraduate students. Now it has been expanded to include graduate students and rather than making the loan to parents the money is loaned directly to the student.

The Pluses of a PLUS loan

Graduate students have one advantage that many people do not have. Most of them have not yet had the opportunity to get into a lot of debt and have credit problems. Since PLUS loan approval is based on your credit scores many graduate students are able to qualify.

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?Foreclosure Auctions: A Bargain Hunter's Dream

By Michael Geoffrey

Buying a home at a foreclosure auction could be perfect for you if you are interested in purchasing a home for the lowest price possible. The courts will determine the price of foreclosure homes, which is most commonly below the market valued price of the home. If the lending agency that forecloses on the home requests that they do so, the court can use three different appraisals to determine the value of foreclosed property. These appraisals can be appealed by the lender, however.

However, once the value has been determined, the foreclosure auctions will be advertised for several weeks prior to the date of the auction and most states stipulate the house cannot be sold for less that two-third of the appraised value. If you attend foreclosure auctions do not expect to find a huge crowd of people vying for the right to own a cheap house.

Foreclosure auctions tend to be very simple events and the only people in attendance are often the lender who started the foreclosure process and one or two people who are thinking about buying the property. A foreclosure auction where lots of people attend and more than two or three separate bids are made would be a rare occurrence.

Getting Ready to Purchase a Foreclosure Home

Winning bidders at foreclosure auctions are expected to provide payment of 10 percent of the purchase price at the end of the auction. The payment has to be in some for of earnest money such as cash, certified cashier check or money order.

Personal checks as well as credit cards are not usually accepted at these auctions. If the winning bidder is unable to produce the required down payment, foreclosure auctions will usually resell the house right then.

The winning bidder will need to get a loan to cover the rest of the price of the foreclosure home they purchased at the auction within a predetermined period of time, usually thirty days. If they cannot get a loan to pay for the balance of the home price they will lose the right to purchase the home. They will also lose the 10% payment they made on the day of the auction. In order to prevent such unpleasant occurrences, most people set up the financing they will need before they bid on a home.

When a home has to be sold a second time because of the first winner's inability to pay, the first winning bidder may have to pay any difference in price between their winning bid and the second one, besides losing out on their 10% payment. Remember that winning a bid of a foreclosure home is like entering into a contract and the auction sales are final.

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Online Loans

By Dave Davis

If you need to get your hands on some money fast, and don't have the time to gather loads of paperwork, online loans may be a great solution for you. They can help you to secure some funds now, even if you don't get paid for a few weeks. If you need cash for the holidays or for anything else, finding a loan online may be a big help.

Online loans usually work just how you would think. You apply online through a secure service, and provide the lender with all of your personal information. They will usually ask if you have a job and you will need to provide your social security number for identity verification. While some lenders can provide instant approval, most services will take a few hours to make a decision.

If you're approved, most online lenders will notify you via email. Once approved, the money is generally direct deposited into your checking or savings account. You will usually get the money the day after you're approved.

When looking for the best lending institution for your online loan, you'll want to check out a few things. First of all, what kind of personal information are they asking for? Second of all, is their application website completely secure? In most cases, you will need to provide your social security number and perhaps your driver's license number. This is personal information that if retrieved by the wrong hands could really damage your credit score and identity in general.

Make sure you that look for plenty of information online before you fill out an application. You don't want to be giving your social security number out to just anyone. People should say good things about the company you're considering and if they aren't you should find someone else. If there isn't any documentation about that company you're considering, you should also find someone else.

The lender you're looking into should show on their site that it is encrypted and secure. This will ensure that you're information isn't stolen or posted somewhere else on the web. As long as the site is on a secure server, you shouldn't have any problems.

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Runaway Rumors Wrong Reverse Mortgages

By Smagmatti Vanrock

You've seen the spokesmen on TV and youre getting solicitations in the mail about reverse mortgages. Maybe you're well versed in them and know your stuff.

A fair amount of seniors only know what they heard through the grapevine: Sisters husband, who heard from his dads friend, knows a guy who lost his house to the bank, all because he had a reverse mortgage.

Some dont know a thing about them other than what this guy they overheard at the coffee shop was saying. He talked about his brother who knew someone who had a friend with a reverse mortgage. The bank took this friends house and he had to live on the street.

In the business of reverse mortgage, there were some persons who were taken advantage of.

If a person had money questions or a financial dilemma, they would turn to their financial adviser or planner, who would then refer them to a certain reverse mortgage lender that they knew and could vouch for.

One of the biggies here in Texas was a senior would go to their estate planning company and ask them for advice on a financial matter. The estate planner would refer the customer to his buddy down at the reverse mortgage company.

Because of the financial interest in referring the individual to a reverse mortgage company, they may not have the customers best interest at heart.

With laws such as those under RESPA, and various advocates for seniors, something occurring like in the example above is now illegal. In fact, it is almost impossible to be manipulated or duped by anyone when there are so many ways to watch your back.

Don't get me wrong; a lender can still egg you on to choose a reverse mortgage, even when it may not be the wisest choice.

But dont panic. Anyone who is going through the process of getting a reverse home loan will have to meet with an approved Housing and Urban Development (HUD) adviser, before continuing with the reverse mortgage.

But even this has its checks and balances. All reverse mortgage borrowers are required to counsel with an approved HUD reverse mortgage counselor prior to moving forward with a reverse mortgage.

The counselor has nothing to gain by leading you one way or another. They are there to bounce questions off of and to check over your situation. If something is amiss you will be told what it is.

The point is if you have a financial issue or know a senior who does, and the subject of the reverse mortgage comes up, don't parrot what you've heard until you really know. You might be surprised at the truth.

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401K IRA

By Crystal Castillo

It is vital that we plan for our future retirement. No one wants to work until they die or be forced to rely on their loved ones to support them financially.

We have many different retirement accounts and funds to plan for retirement, and I'd like to talk about 2 very popular ones, the IRA and the 401K.

IRA 401K Most all employers offer a 401K fund as part of their package of benefits. They will also often offer incentives for you to contribute to that fund. One popular way of doing that is to match every dollar you contribute for so many years or to a certain total per year. They do this for a couple reasons.

They are required by law, to keep x amount of liquid dollars to back up the benefits they are offering to their employees. By encouraging you to contribute to the 401K they get more money on hand to claim.

Also, they get to earn more money from the money you contribute to the fund whether by investing in the market or using in their own business. So when it comes time to pay it back to you, they will be paying you back with mostly your money and the earnings from the money you contributed.

IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. The purpose of these accounts is to make people want to invest in their retirement to kind of take it easy on the social security system. Too many people rely on their 401K and then their company goes under. Then they are left eith no retirement.

There are many types of IRA and each person would do well to research them thoroughly to find out which is the best for their circumstances.

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The mortgage market needs somehting but is it just money?

By Chris Clare

You may have noticed over the last month many countries have past bills in their governments to inject substantial amounts of cash into their banking system. They have done this on the understanding that all the bad loans also known as toxic debt is weakening the institutions and rendering us unable to borrow money so leaving us all worse off as a result.

But the big question on everyone's lips is, will this have the effect of kick starting the institutions lending again, and if it does, what how will it affect the individual and the public in general. The analysis off this problem will be based on the UK as that is where my financial experience stems. The situation within the UK may bare similarities with that of other countries but I am not in the position to comment on whether the outcomes would be similar or not because I would not be as au fait as to how their markets tend to function.

Now the general consensus would be that due to the credit crunch the various financial institutions involved in the lending of money are not at liberty to do so, through a lack of it. So it would then follow on that the way to solve the problem is to supply them with the necessary means, i.e. more money. But this approach does not begin to scratch the surface with regards to the underlying problem. The reality is that the banks have been badly hit by the credit crunch and so are quite unwilling to continue on with lending as if nothing had happened.

One of the principal areas to focus on when assessing the reasons for our present financial crisis is the area of house prices. As everyone knows they have taken a big tumble and there would seem to be no respite in the immediate future. Lenders are now facing a situation in which they have to implement more rigorous procedures and one of the targets is that of loan to value, or LTV, which is the amount that they are willing to loan dependent on the value of the property. They were lending from 95%LTV up to a staggering 125%LTV.

While the market is buoyant most annalists will agree this type of lending is OK. Think about it if you lend on a 100,000 house 125% which results in a loan of 125,000 and the house price rises over the next three years at a rate of 10% per annum, which was not unheard of. Then your LTV in three years time would only be 93% this is alright from a lending point of view and what would be considered an acceptable risk.

The problem now is that rather than rising by 10% per annum the housing prices are in fact dropping by that much, and they are set to drop even more. If you consider that drop, if a lender was to give 85,000 on a 100,000 property which continued to drop in value, in 3 years the LTV could rise to 118%, which in these turbulent times is simply not acceptable. This is why lenders are now slow to lend out quantities much over 85%.

So what does this mean to the bailout and the future of the market? Well in my opinion, and I may be right or wrong only time will tell, I think that the bailout will have little effect. Yes the lenders are under a commitment to lend at the levels of 2007 during 2009, but if you understand what has been said in my previous paragraphs they cant lend at the high loan to values. Most of the urgent cases for lending are the people coming out of rates that have been arrange in the last five years, these people are going to be pushing the LTVs due to the current house price falls.

Another thing to consider is the high amount of self certification mortgages that have been arranged over the last 5 years. These types of mortgages will definitely be a rarity because they are seen as to high a risk and the institutions don?t want to know. And even if they are available the LTV will be far lower so what are the consequences in that scenario?

So whilst I do welcome the money that is being injected into the finance market I sadly think that whilst property continues to fall and lenders fail to have the pre 2008 appetite for lending it is more than likely just going to be stockpiled. This will have a domino effect as house prices will continue to fall because of the lack of lending at the right LTV with the right lending criteria which again will make lenders even less willing to lend. I have to say this is quite a quandary and I honestly don't see how it can be stopped until someone has the bravery to just lend knowing the calculated risk it represents I think it is fondly known as taking a punt!.

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Refinance Mortgage Loan Guide

By John Bear

Comparing lenders would certainly help you find the best deal on refinancing, but those numbers can get pretty confusing, especially when you are to investigate rates, fees, and points. Remember though that just because a mortgage company has the lowest rates, it doesn't necessarily mean that it offers the best deal for you.

Many financing companies will post their rates online. Lower interest on an ARM or fixed-rate mortgage can be tempting, but have a look at the fine print. What points or fees are usually required for the rate? Mortgage lenders lure consumers with low initial numbers, only to have high closing costs. A better number to look at is the APR.

The annual percentage rate or APR is required by the federal law to be disclosed to consumers before signing any contract. The APR includes the mortgage's interest rate and closing costs, and this gives you an accurate idea of the total cost of the refinance mortgage loan.

Yes, your refinanced mortgage may also have closing costs, just like your original mortgage. The standard fees would include origination, appraisal, and closing fees, and points may be required to secure a low rate. Just by looking at the APR, you can then figure which lenders will be offering the best fees in relation to the rates.

When doing research for a mortgage refinancing, ask about penalties and fees, as early payment or late payment fees can get really expensive. In some situations, you can waive part of these fees by paying a point at closing, such as early payment.

Depending on your situation, the lowest rate refinance mortgage loan may not be the best deal. For example, if you plan to move in a couple of years, paying points for low rates may not be able to save you money.

Before having to refinance, decide first on how long you plan to keep the mortgage. You can then compare the costs of mortgages for how long you will keep them, even if you plan to take out a 30 year term mortgage that you plan to have for only a couple of years. You can always use mortgage calculators to help you with the math calculations.

So to find the best option regarding your refinance mortgage loan, request quotes for refinancing your mortgages together and separately. Try to look at different lenders to ensure you are getting the most competitive deal. Doing research and analyzing lenders will surely help you get the best refinancing deal for your situation.

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Pros And Cons Of Visa Cards

By Caden Flynn

Visa credit cards are very popular, and there are many options including cards tailored to the needs of students, individuals, and both large and small businesses. The credit limits range from $250 on up, and you can apply for a card online. It can be a little daunting to select the card you want, but there are some tips to make it easier for you.

When you apply for a Visa card, you'll need to prove you have a job and offer copies of your credit reports and a little personal information. Of course, be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully before applying for the card. Because there are many different cards available, it can be tricky to sort out the differences. However, reading the fine print is very important in order to find the right card for your situation.

Many Visa cards have a zero percent introductory interest rate. As long as you pay your bill each month on time, you will not be charged interest. Some Visa cards offer point rewards which can be traded in for items from a catalog, or a cash back system which offers 2 percent or more, up to $500 per year.

It is very important that you make sure that the card offers a hundred percent guarantee against fraud, and no liability, so you will not be responsible for the charges if your card is used for fraudulent transactions. A few credit card lenders may charge you for items purchased after your card is stolen, so be sure to watch out for this fine print.

One popular card is the Low Interest City Platinum Select. This card has a 0% introductory APR for up to one year, which increases to 10.49%, with no annual fees. However, there is some fine print for this card. The zero percent "promotional rate" will increase if you do not pay your other creditors on the dates your bills are due. If you use your card overseas, it will cost you 3 percent on all purchases. Clearly, reading the fine print is very important when signing up for a new card.

The Chase Platinum Cards are also popular, and they offer low introductory APR rates and no annual fees in addition to flexible awards program. The card comes with a points reward system, but the APR skyrockets to 21.99 percent after the introductory period ends. While this particular card only has a few restrictions, it is still important to read them before applying for it.

The Discover Platinum card, another popular option, offers a 0% introductory APR, with no annual fees and cash back rewards. However, again there are some restrictions, which is why it is important to read the terms and conditions. Some cards have many restrictions on their offers, while others do not. Above all, be careful that you understand the credit card company's offer, and do not trust the ads to tell you the full truth.

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Learn How To Avoid Bankruptcy

By Emma Elvie

Have you come to the internet to find a way to learn how to avoid bankruptcy; well if so then this could be the most important information that you read today. Remember this solution should never be used as a "get out of jail" card that will automatically make all your financial troubles disappear.

While this may seem as the easiest option for people to get out of their financial difficulties; the truth is that you should be finding ways to learn how to avoid bankruptcy. You should also know that if you do have to file; then it is going to damage your credit for at least 7 years.

We wanted to point out some ways that you can begin learning how to avoid bankruptcy and get back on track. Learn how to protect your loved ones and get back to financial stability.

1. Spend Less Than You Make: The truth is that so many people are living beyond their means. This is one of the main reasons that people are facing this situation in the first place. They have put themselves in a situation that they can not handle financially.

If you are currently paying out more than 50% of your income just to live; then you could be facing this financial problem.

2. Avoid Credit: Avoid charging items that you can do without; use cash to pay for anything that you want. If you have the cash on hand and it will not throw you into a financial bind; there is nothing wrong with getting what you desire. Avoid the mentality of I will buy it now and pay for it later; because that is what puts people in a financial crisis.

Always remember one important thing about credit cards if you do have to use them; make sure that you are able to pay the balance in full when the bill becomes due. You never want to carry a balance on your credit card; this is how the companies make their money.

3. Increase Your Income: We all should be looking for ways to increase our net worth. People who depend totally on a job to pay them their money are putting their financial life in the hands of complete strangers.

People who do find a way to make more money tend to believe that they can begin purchasing all those expensive items that they would like to have. However if you are money smart; then you will realize that this is the perfect opportunity to begin putting some away in case you and your family should ever have an emergency arise.

Of course these are just the beginning steps to learn how to avoid bankruptcy. The main thing that you should be concerned with is how to prevent yourself from facing this financial crisis in the first place. If you require more information and tips on how to avoid bankruptcy or if you are in the middle of this problem; then visit our site below and discover how to get back on your feet.

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Tired Of Being In Debt? Consolidating It Is A Solution

By John Brennan

Our debt is increasing daily, whether it is the national debt, debt being incurred by businesses or that occurring in our own households. Being in debt at a time the economy is failing only makes things more difficult. Owning an average of 7 to 8 credit cards does not help the situation either. It is just too easy to spend money that is there but not our own.

One way out of this situation is debt consolidation, a process that more and more peoole are becoming familiar with. Rather than paying of one credit card with another credit card which at best only prolongs the inevitable. Debt consolidation, if approached correctly, can result in eventual reduction and even elimination of debt. There are several ways to consolidate debt with this correct approach in mind.

What debt consolidation accomplishes is to pay off all credit card and other debt, rolling it all up into a single loan which usually has a significantly lower interest rate and a monthly payment schedule much lower than the combined payments of all the other debts. Through debt consolidation you will witness a reduction in time, expense, and anxiety.

Probably the most commonly used debt consolidation tool is the home equity loan. Here you are effectively making the equity in your home work for you. The collateral you have in your home makes it possible to get a secured loan and a secured loan will almost always feature a lower interest rate, sometimes significantly lower, than will a non-secured loan. If you don't own a home you might wonder if it is still possible to get a debt consolidation loan.

What if you don't own a home? You can still get a low interest loan though it may take some looking. Credit card transfers may seem to be a possibility but here you have to be aware of the "teaser" introductory interest rates. You may with some effort be able to consolidate to a lower rate but if you make a late payment or two that rate could increase significantly.

Life insurance policies and retirement accounts are possible avenues to explore. You may be able to make either a withdrawal of accrued funds or take out a very low interest loan. It is certainly well worth looking into if either of these is available to you. Credit unions can also be a good source of lower interest rate loans. You may have to look around a bit to find one you are eligible for unless you work for a company or belong to an organization which has ties to a credit union. Credit unions can be very helpful in assisting you in managing your money.

There are also non profit organizations that assist with debt consolidation. They actually negotiate with your creditors to get fees waived and interest rates reduced. You can try this on your own but usually it is better to leave that to people who have the tools.

Debt is not a fun word during any time frame in the world. There always help and ways to get out of debt. Debt consolidation is a tool that has been used for sometime and there are many success stories. The key is not to incur debt at all, however with our society, that is probably not an option. Debt consolidation is the key to getting out of debt.

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Tips On Getting Home Mortgages

By John Bear

Basically, mortgages are being used on real estate properties rather than other properties, so when you think of a mortgage loan, it is being taken out to buy the property, which has been used as collateral. In simple terms, home mortgages are then loans that you take in order to purchase a house, which is the security for the loan.

When you get a home mortgage, it will enable you to defer paying for the house that you bought. Usually, it takes two parties in a home mortgage, which are the creditor, which is the one giving the loan, and the debtor, the person taking the mortgage. If you like, you can also include a legal advisor, a mortgage broker, and a financial advisor.

The other different types of mortgages are refinance mortgages, second mortgages, and bad credit mortgage loans. Now, there are different ways of repaying mortgages and that includes capital and interest, interest-only, no capital or interest, interest and partial capital, and many more.

The mortgage rate is one of the most important factors in home mortgages as it is the interest rate to be paid along with the capital. Home mortgages can be categorized as fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages based on the rate.

The type of mortgage that the borrower can take actually depends on the requirements and the borrower's situation. Other factors that could also influence the type of mortgage include the price range, how much can be borrowed, and the tax advantages of taking the mortgage.

Origination is the home mortgage process wherein it involves the following stages: submission of an application and documentation about the credit history and income, the underwriter checking the documents and credentials, and granting of the mortgage. For you to secure a home mortgage it is essential for you to have a good credit history. The creditor charges all fees that are included for the mortgage such as the entry and exit fees, administration fees, and lender's mortgage insurance.

Nowadays, with technology at its peak, getting a home mortgage is no longer a long and painful process. In fact, many of the lenders provide online websites so borrowers can just conveniently discuss about mortgage, submit applications and even compare different options. With just a click of the button, borrowers can get all kinds of payment information and tax advantages through the sites' home mortgage calculators.

Believe it, but many of these home mortgages websites also feature financial advisors who can give out financial advices online or on the phone. The Internet is truly a lifesaver, now searching for that best mortgage dealer wouldn't be that complicated. Keep in mind though to check out their credentials.

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In Trouble with Your Mortgage Payments? There Is Help Available

By J. Ochs

Right now the country is seeing record high foreclosure rates. People across the nation are literally walking away from their homes and letting them go back to the bank. The important thing to realize here is that the banks do not want the homes back. Banks are not in the real estate business, they are in the banking business. Why is this important? If you are in a situation where your mortgage payments are too high due to a financial difficulty, an adjustable rate mortgage, or other reason, there are programs available to re-negotiate the terms of your existing loan to allow for you to stay in your home and get back on top of your home loan.

Loss Mitigation, Loan Modification and Home Loan workout programs are three options you have. Many companies offer one or all of the programs just mentioned, but before signing up with any company, check them out first! Make sure they are reputable. Financial relief is possible with a successful program offered by the right company.

Take, for example, a borrower with a $400,000 mortgage loan at 8%, living in a home worth $340,000. Once the home has been foreclosed, the bank has to either re-list the home on the market or sell it at an auction. Re-listing or auctioning off the home could potentially add another $60,000 in losses for the bank.

Going off the example above, the bank will wind up losing at least $120,000. However, if the bank were to accept a modified loan and lowering the interest rate to a 30 year fixed term loan at 5.25%, the bank will net nearly $400,000 in future interest payments. It's a definite win/win situation!

Sometimes, homeowners can work out their own loan modification, but the default rate is often over 50%. Working with an attorney to formulate a modified loan reduces the default percentage to 5% or less. As you can imagine, banks prefer working with attorneys.

More often than not, if an attorney structures a loan modification for you and it doesn't work out, their fee is refundable. You're likely to see incredible results from restructured loans! Loan principal reductions, interest rate reductions, extended payment terms and lower monthly payments are all feasible when you modify you loan.

We can give you a free consultation to see what can be done to best fix the financial fiasco you're dealing with. If you're having problems making your current mortgage payment or you're dealing with an adjustable rate mortgage that doesn't work for you anymore, give us a call at 1-888-282-1011 and get some more information about our loan modification program!

About the Author:

Jon Ochs has over 12 years experience in the credit and debt industry and is the founder/CEO of NCA Credit Repair, the Best Loan Modificiations in the nation.