Archive for June, 2009

Is the sub prime lending crises due to banks trying to unload mortgages/bussiness loans of illegal alians?

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

tuff2bme001 asked: What are the major "low" lending standards that has caused the "sub prime" mortgages crises?Adult Cpr Instructions

Can I claim my home equity line of credit when filing for bankruptcy?

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

oh well asked: I am filing for bankruptcy and have negative equity in my home.Brandon

Sub-prime lenders face bankruptcy: Is trouble in the housing market going to lead the US into recession?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Overt Operative asked: America's leading sub-prime lender is in bankruptcy and others are not far behind. Sub-prime lenders provide variable rate mortgages to people who wouldn't otherwise qualify for a home loan. These loans account for 20% of the homes sold in the already troubled housing market. With rising interest rates, the ...

What Lies Beneath : Sub-Prime Lending in the UK

Monday, June 29th, 2009

John Smith asked: There has been significant growth in the number of lenders offering secured lending to people with credit problems, including those who have been bankrupt, have County Court Judgments logged against them, and for purposes such as debt consolidation. As consumer credit debt tops an eye-watering £1.2 trillion ...

Can my partner get a home equity line of credit without my signature?

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Vicky asked: My partner and I are splitting up. We own a home together. Can she take out a home equity line of credit without my signature?Antonio

The Sub-prime Mess: What Types of Real Estate Loans to Avoid

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Kinan Beck asked: "Sub-Prime lending, which is also referred to as near-prime, B-Paper, and second chance lending, has garnered a great deal of attention recently. This is largely because this type of lending is considered to be risky for both the borrower and the lender and many people have felt ...

What is the current fuss over sub-prime loans?

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Silent Kninja asked: What are sub-prime loans, anyway? Any advice would be appreciated.Glade Scented Candles

2nd Home is it better to get an equity Loan to purchase or a 1st mortgage?

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

helenta35 asked: We own our house fully No mortgage value approx $550k. We are thinking that we like to retire early to near the beach. Currently we found nice homes with land in that area for $175k. Is it better to get a home equity for the ...

How does a home equity loan work?

Friday, June 26th, 2009

newmoon asked: I need to know all the details and if it is a good choice. I have payed off my vehicle and credit cards and have none, but I have alot of student loan debt. Our dilema are the student loans. And paying them. I have heard about ...

Use my savings or a home equity line to fix my house?

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

johnny asked: I need to have work done to the foundation of my house. Should i use my savings to pay to have this done, or should i use my home equity line of credit to do it? If i use the line of credit i will have to pay ...