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Ardently liberal Democrat Christopher Dodd of Connecticut was talking almost precisely the same way as the uncompromising conservative Republican Richard Shelby of Alabama.
"What is your goal? What is the intention? What is the purpose of all this?" an incredulous Dodd asked. "We are talking in denominations that are daunting."
And Shelby's message? "Is there a concrete plan here? And if so, how do we assess it?"
The short answer is no, there is no concrete plan. Neither are there concrete numbers, though the presumption from the Treasury Department is something on the order of $2 trillion to be pumped into the financial system.
There are some intriguing ideas that, if implemented, might protect taxpayers, such as giving public guarantees to private investors so they will buy the so-called "toxic assets" on bank balance sheets that are causing lending to slow or freeze. This is the hybrid scheme Treasury came up with after rejecting the idea of creating a "bad bank" in which the public -- that is, the taxpayers who have already pumped billions into the failing financial sector -- purchases the nasty and possibly worthless stuff outright.
Alabama Mortgage Loans - What are Ballon Mortgages
People nowadays are in a hurry, but it’s also true that one can get mortgage in that way. However, the speed and rush which might surround you getting the mortgage for the house that you want might also prevent you from finding what you have actually got into. The balloon mortgages have become much popular these days. Living in Alabama, you can find Alabama balloon mortgages. However, are they as great as some people claim? There are some things that you need to learn about the Alabama balloon mortgages before you go on to signing in to one of the contracts.
Just like some other mortgages, the Alabama balloon mortgages could be taken for 30 years. Although one difference is that this loan type isn’t ever completely amortize. Typically, the Alabama balloon mortgages need to be paid off in full only after five to seven years. However, some might also opt for long period of about fifteen years. Similar to the regular mortgage, payments are usually based on thirty years period in order that payments would remain the same.
Differences come only with the “balloon” part. Just like the balloons that are large and can possibly all of a sudden get in your way, so is the balloon mortgage. End of five, seven and fifteen years, when it is due, you would owe the whole balance. As most of the people cannot afford to hand over a big amount in such a short period, mortgage would require to be refinanced further or you might also consider selling out the house or lose house.
Mostly, there is a guarantee in the contract stating that states that you can possibly refinance. While this needs to provide with a degree of comfort, you require realizing that if an Alabama mortgage refinancing is opted only when it’s due then you might struck with whatsoever the rate of interest is during that time. It could also be a little higher and the monthly payment even larger. In reality, the lenders might not refinance if you happen to fail being on time with the one payment during last year before you opt for refinancing your Alabama Home. It the rate of interest is high then you might consider refinancing. In either of the case, you are at a risk of losing the house.
I'm sure you could google more information as well.
Em C | Jul 11, 2008
I live in Alabama. My home mortgage was in my husbands name. It is in foreclosure. Am I also responsible?
Feb 02, 2007 by busgirl1972 | Posted in Renting & Real Estate
I am not on any loan documents however I am listed in the foreclosure preceedings. Is this legal?
Yes; as a resident of the home and as his spouse you need to be listed, and notified. No you are not responsible for the debt unless you are signed on the deed or on the loan/note
wizjp | Feb 02, 2007
I am planning on buying a house in North Alabama, should I pay cash or put a large amount down pay mortgage?
Dec 22, 2007 by richard s | Posted in Renting & Real Estate
Is it better to pay it all off and be done with it or is there a benifit to paying a mortgage and using my money in other areas such as cd's etc. ?
In my opinion there is no advantage to being real estate rich and bank poor.
There is a reason for mortgages in our society as well as the government offering a tax break to those that have a mortgage.
For you particular situation you should always check with your tax consultant about your financial situation.
Now lets go over a few things that I think are good about having a mortgage.
Let us say that you are going to purchase a property for $150,000 in Alabama. You go to your bank book and write a check for the full amout to include any and all closing fees. Closing fees are about 1-2% or about $2,550.
Now you have a $150,000 property that you own free and clear, with no liens.
Now let's say that you now need some money next month to help a sick parent out. Guess what you have to do. You have to go complete a loan application and see if you can qualify for a loan on your free and clear home you own.
This is not a small chore in itself. they will want to see if the property is worth it, the will want to see if you are able to make the monthly mortagage payments.
If things go your way and things are really good you could have your loan completed in about 25-30 days. Now that is not the only thing, but you also have to pay for he priviledge of using your home as collateral to get the money, so let's figure that is ok and you only had to pay 1-2% in origination fees which if you borrower the maximum would be around 85% of $150,000 the complete fees,points and all would come to about 3% total which is about $3,825.00 to borrower money from your own property.
Now let's do it the American way. Put the minimum down to use as a leverage to buy this house,about 10% is all I would put down, with excellent to good credit. You may put more down it will lower your loan amount thus lower your monthly payments.
Now you get a loan for the remainder $135,000. You will have to pay closing cost which should come to approximately $4,050 total.
You get to deduct the closing cost over the life of the loan. You get to deduct the interest paid on the loan you have.
But most importantly look in your bank account and guess what is there. You have the minimum of $135,000 at your disposal to use as you see fit.
If you want to use it there are no charges to borrow your own funds. If the scenario come up where you need money for that parent emergency, it is immediately available, all you need to do is write a check for the amount you want to use.
If you had paid all cash the total cost to you in fees and points would be $6,375 to purchase the house and refinance the house to get the needed money to use in your parents emergency.
You may take this same $135,000 and use it as an investment tool.
Now what do you have A house that is valued at $150,000 as well as a bank account worth at least $135,000 so your approximately net worth as I see it is $285,000 plus what ever else you might have in other invstments.
If you used all you cash to pay for the house, your net worth is approximately $150,000,plus what ever else you might have in the bank or other investments.
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