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Debt
consolidation is the primary reason people refinance today. Since property
has appreciated in value, many clients decide to use the "equity" to reduce
their monthly payments. There are many programs to unlock the equity in your
home and reduce your payments.
Debt Consolidation
Refinance
In a debt consolidation refinance,
determine the balance of your mortgage, and the amount of cash you are taking
out plus any closing costs. The total is your loan amount. An appraiser will
determine the value of your property which will be used to determine your Loan
to Value (LTV). There are programs which will allow you to borrow 80, 90, or
even 100% of the value of the home in this "Debt Consolidation Refinance"
transaction.
One way to make a refinance work for you is to
refinance for more than the balance remaining on your old mortgage -- in effect,
tapping your home equity, or "cashing out," . Thanks to favorable rates, you may
be able to do so without increasing your monthly payment.
Debt Consolidation Second Trust Loan
A second trust loan can be a very useful tool if you
have a low rate first trust but still want to use some equity in your
home.
Some useful Second Trust programs include:
1)A traditional second allows you to borrow up to 95%
of your appraised value. The program allows a debt to income ratio (use
this calculator to find out your debt ratio: DTI Calculator)
of up to 45%. If your ratio is too high, some debt can be paid
at closing lowering your ratios.
2) An expanded second trust allows you to
cash out up to 100% of your appraised value. Please note that your interest rate
will increase as the loan to value increases.
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