Columbus Loans & Home Mortgages

Mortgage interest rates are the single-most important factor determining the borrowing power of a potential house buyer. When rates are very low, a borrower can service a large amount of debt with a relatively small payment, and when interest rates are very high, a borrower can service a small amount of debt with a relatively [...]

What is a fixed rate mortgage loan? A fixed rate mortgage means the borrower has the same monthly payments on the mortgage every month. Fixed rate mortgages are repaid within a specific time frame (10, 15, 20 or 30 years). Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for all you need to know about fixed [...]

The most egregious examples of predatory lending occurred when interest-only loan products where offered to subprime borrowers whose income only qualified them to make the initial minimum payment (assuming the borrower actually had this income). This loan program was commonly known as the two-twenty-eight (2/28). It has a low fixed payment for the first two [...]

Are you eligible? See this overview of the new H4H (Help for Homeowners)…
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When lenders develop new loan programs, they assume borrowers are sophisticated enough to understand the product and disciplined enough to use them properly. Both assumptions are bad, and these bad assumptions caused lenders and investors to lose a great deal of money during the Great Housing Bubble.

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The Enspire Learning Network ( http://www.enspire.net ) presents a visual demonstration of the changes in mortgage banking that led to the current financial crisis. To learn the basics of the financial crisis, watch our other video, “Understanding the Financial Crisis.”
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When a borrower takes out a home loan, the interest is tax deductible up to a certain amount. For borrowers in the highest marginal tax bracket, the savings can be significant, and this can make a dramatic difference in the true cost of ownership. However, this benefit diminishes over time as the loan is paid [...]

Is a 30 year fixed rate mortgage loan right for you? What is the advantage of a 30 year fixed rate mortgage? 30 year fixed rate mortgages offer security even if you plan to sell or refinance your home after a few years. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment and learn all the advantages [...]