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Archive for October, 2009

Home Improvement Advice: Home Equity Credit Lines Versus Fixed Rate Second Mortgages

Are you thinking about mining the equity for a home improvement loan, but are wondering if you have missed the boat not doing a refinance and cashing out? There are still many home equity loans available that may suit your needs without breaking the bank with payments. “Home-equity loans have been growing at a large clip for years,” notes Wells Fargo spokeswoman Mary Berg. “It’s definitely slowed, but people are still borrowing. They’re finding other products that are more flexible in this rate environment.” It’s true that there are many options for consumers these days and home equity loans are available as a credit line with variable interest, as a fixed rate mortgage, and you can even find a second mortgage with interest only payments for a set period.

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Debt Management Plans – A Way To Survive The Debt And Come On Top

Debt Management Plans

Debt Management Plans (DMP) is placed one step beyond credit counseling and a stone’s throw short of bankruptcy. If you are too deep into debt and unable to pay them, a credit counseling agency may recommend Debt Management Plans. This is a serious step that should be considered carefully along with better money management skills and budgeting disciplines.

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hi,
i have lots of debt which is really drowning me, i have a mortgage of £73000 for my property which is worth £170,00. i want to remortgage and borrow 30k to clear my debt. but because of the debt, my credit rating isnt too great. i want to remortgage with the Abbey Nation which is where i have had my mortgage for 5 years. i have never missed a payment. what do you think my chances are

We cannot fully answer this question without more details but please be aware that if you put unsecured debts such as credit cards and personal loans etc. onto your mortgage you may reduce your monthly outgoings in the short term, but may be paying these debts for much longer and in turn end up paying more. Also if you fail to keep up with the increased mortgage payments your home could be re-possessed by the lender as the debt is secured against your property.
Disclaimer:
The answers above are for guidance only and should not be acted upon without you receiving professional mortgage advice relevant to your circumstances. To find an independent mortgage adviser please go to http://www.unbiased.co.uk

Debt And Bill Consolidation

Debt and bill consolidation is the practice of paying off many loans with one loan. This is undertaken by debtors for lowering their interest rates on loans and to enjoy the convenience of making a single monthly bill payment than multiple ones. Multiple bill payments increase the chances of missing a payment, which could adversely affect one’s credit score. Sometimes, debtors take one loan to pay off multiple loans with the intention of locking in a fixed interest rate.

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Can you refer me to a good debt consolidation company?
I have heard there are a lot of rip off debt consolidation companies out there, and I am just looking for one that maybe you have had a good experience with. If you could give me some suggestions, that would be great! Thank you!