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What happens if a home forecloses and the auction only pays off the first mortgage and not the second?

Will the second mortgage holders come after you or be able to put something (other than a foreclosure) on your credit like a judgement? Would they be ale to garnish wages or do anything crazy like that in the future? The reason for two loans was a first and second (100% loan) was used to …

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Does being on the mortgage only mean I own the home?

I have separated and want to buy a home of my own but need to be a first time home owner to qualify for the loan. Did i actually own the home if i was never on the deed but only on the mortgage? He has recently refinanced and i am no longer on the …

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Is it better to borrow against home equity when you still have a first mortgage?

Our house will be paid off next year. We have some major home improvements to do in the near future. Will borrowing costs be more if we borrow against the equity after the first mortgage is paid off, or does it matter? Answer: It all depends on the specific terms. Sounds like you have tons …

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If you buy a home on a mortgage, do you have to keep it until it’s paid off?

I am thinking of buying a house on a mortgage, but I am quite reluctant to do so. Do I have to keep the house through the full term of the mortgage, or can I still sell it midway through? Answer: you can sell it at anytime, but once you sell it the proceeds from …

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What bank can i apply to (no application fee) for a first time home buyer mortgage loan?

Answer: Ask different mortgage brokers. But, really, I’m not aware of any that don’t charge an application fee, as well as various other fees. Some are so-called “trash fees,” others are legitimate. And an application fee is legitimate. Besides, don’t select your mortgage based on whether or not there’s an application fee, or the size …

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When buying a home, what is the best lender to use for a mortgage?

I will buy my first home, and I want to get the best mortgage available. Answer: Wells Fargo is good because they are an actual lender – they aren’t going to sell your mortgage to another company. They’ve got some good rates as well. The other one to consider is Citibank.

Will I get sued by my mortgage company if I foreclose on my home?

I live in Michigan, have a first mortgage through Citi Mortgage and a second through Webster Bank. If I foreclose on my home, will I get sued for the difference of what my house sells for and what I owe? Also, how does it work because I have two mortgages? Any info will be greatly …

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I just took out my first mortgage on a home. How long do I have to wait before I can refi for a lower rate?

With the average mortgage rates dropping, I am wondering if there is a minimum amount of time you have to pay on your mortgage before you can refinance? 1 year? Answer: You can refinance now. There is no set time you have to wait unless you have a pre-payment penalty on your existing loan. Refinancing …

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can I buy a foreclosed home while I have a first and second mortgage?

I know the market is not good for selling, but I am trying to get rid of my second mortgage, which is not too big, and get a better home at the same time. I mean I am intending on selling my home. I won’t buy another home and continue to live in my own; …

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How to qualify for a Home mortgage?

Answer: so first of all, you need to have some money for the down payment. There are some zero down payment loan but you need to have excellent credit score. so you will need to have at least 5% for down payment You will need to have two years of steady employment, if you change …

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