December 2004

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  • Feature Article: How to Access Equity from Your Home
  • Mortgage Terms of the Month

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    How to Access Equity from Your Home

    Accessing the equity from your home to pay off debt, improve your home or pay for a well-deserved vacation can be easy — as long as you meet the traditional prime lending guidelines: You have a good credit rating (680 and above fico scores), and you are able to prove your income using W-2s and tax returns.

    However, due to credit blemishes, selfemployment status or other income challenges, not everyone fits neatly into the prime-lending underwriting guidelines. So where, and to whom, can you turn? Allstate Lending Group Inc. offers the following advice.

    Where to go

    Since traditional banks and credit unions do not originate nonprime loans, finding a reputable mortgage company that specializes in this market can be difficult. Asking friends and family members for referrals can often be a good option — unless you feel uncomfortable openly sharing your personal financial information.

    The Internet is a great resource for finding mortgage companies that specialize in nonprime lending. But remember, when choosing a mortgage company, bigger does not necessarily mean better. Large wellknown mortgage companies sometimes charge a higher interest rate or require higher closing costs to cover their large advertising budget and overhead expenses. Do some research, and then apply with two or three companies. This method allows you the opportunity to compare loan terms and fees.

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      Industry Terms  
      Cash-out Refinance – When a borrower refinances his mortgage at a higher amount than the current loan balance with the intention of pulling out money for personal use, it is referred to as a "cash out refinance."

    Refinance Transaction – The process of paying off one loan with the proceeds from a new loan using the same property as security.

    Third-party Origination - A process by which a lender uses another party to completely or partially originate, process, underwrite, close, fund, or package the mortgages it plans to deliver to the secondary mortgage market.

     
     
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