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Mortgage Loan Types
Refinance
Loans
If you got your home loan when interest rates were
higher than they are now, you can borrow the money for your
home again at a lower interest rate and use the money to pay
off the old loan. This is known as refinancing.
Debt Consolidation Loans
If you have many creditors at relatively high interest rates like
credit cards, personal loans, car and boat loans, you can get
a loan on your house at today’s low rates and use the money to
pay off all the smaller bills. You can combine everything into
one loan at a lower interest rate and payment. As a general rule
of thumb it’s not a good idea to finance short-term purchases
(food, entertainment, vacations, non-durable goods) with long-term
debt. However, if you have gotten in over your head the equity in your
home can be a lifesaver.
Home Improvement Loans Choose this option if you are planning a major improvement to
your existing home and you don’t want to refinance your first
mortgage because the rate is low or the prepayment penalty is
too high. Home improvement loans are typically second mortgages
because you are not replacing your fist mortgage.
Purchase Loans
If you are buying a home, this is for you. Often you can find
better financing than the seller or the realtor is offering for
your purchase.
Construction Loans
If you are building a home choose this loan type. Lenders that
specialize in this loan type can lend you the money to build on
a property you already own. If you own the land already they
will lend you a percentage of the properties future value. If you don’t own it
yet, you will need a Land Loan.
Commercial and Apartment Loans
If the primary function of your property is to host a business
then the loan would be considered a commercial loan.
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
A HELOC is a second mortgage that works like a revolving credit
line. Because it is simple interest and usually tax
deductible, this is a perfect choice for paying off credit cards with higher
rates and compounded interest.

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