Category Archives: Renting & Real Estate

I have $75000 in equity in my home & have to move in 3 mos. If I can’t sell it by then, how do I get my equity

psja04 asked: Whenever I check on getting a home equity loan, I’m warned that I could lose my house to foreclosure if I fall behind on my mortgage payments. Well, in my case, since I’m moving I don’t care if … Continue reading

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I only owe $65,000 on my mortgage, with a 5.15% APR.can I get a Home Equity loan (or another kind of loan)

the one asked: with a cheaper interest rate, to pay off the remainder of my mortgage??Kevin

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Would it be better to refinance at a lower interest rate or take out a home equity loan?

mobgirl asked: Here is my situation: We would like to put around $20,000 into our house. Should I refinance at a much lower interest rate for an extra 20 grand? Or should I keep our current mortgage as is and … Continue reading

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Can a 203K Loan be used to renovate my home I currently own or is it strictly for a new purchased home?

Pam S asked: My home is 13 yrs old and I need more space. I want to add 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. I’m hearing it is cheaper to go out into the back yard with the addition rather than … Continue reading

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Home equity and foreclosure?

anonymous asked: One of my house is going to be entering foreclosure. I have another house in my name with an outstanding home equity loan. If i let my house go full into foreclosure will be loan rate be raised?Nathaniel

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I am being threaten from a home equity loan to put a judgment against me. i am Mn. whats the most they can get

ALAN H asked: the loan is for 44,000Juanita

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I borrowed $ from a friend for a home (foreclosure) and now I want to pay her, what kind of loan do I need?

Jamie P asked: I’ve been making payments to her and I want to pay off the rest of the loan. I don’t know what kind of loan I should take out to pay her the rest of the money. Do … Continue reading

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what happens in a home equity default when the 1st mortgage is current?

crisislooming asked: If I can not pay a home equity line of credit with one bank but I continue to pay the 1st mortgage what action does the home equity line of credit holder take? Both loans are up to … Continue reading

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In a land contract,can buyer tear down home that has an equity loan naming that home as equity?

mert w asked: In this land contract, buyer wants to tear down existing house and sell property…The seller has an equity loan against this property and wants toknow if the buyer has the right to do this.. Thecontract is for … Continue reading

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Sued to stop a lien on condo. Can I still get a home equity loan?

ss asked: The owners in my condo building paid a $10K special assessment that was due. Then the workers were paid and bailed before finishing the work and us owners were charged another 10K to have the work completed and … Continue reading

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