Jan
26
2010
Does the IRS consider interest on a home equity line of credit deductible as a second mortgage?
The home equity line of credit of an individual is considered to be deductible as a second mortgage for many people, but there are a number of considerations that need to be adhered to before the individual can actually [...]
Jan
19
2010
A mortgage is a financial agreement between a lender and an individual that is hoping to purchase a home. The lender will pay for the home and the home buyer will need to pay the lender back, over the course of several years including interest. Not everyone does qualify to have a home loan like [...]
Jan
12
2010
Danger of Deferred Interest Mortgages: Understanding the Risks of Negative Amortization Home Loans
Negative amortization or “neg am” occurs when the minimum payment on a mortgage covers less than the monthly interest charged, causing the balance of the loan to increase instead of decrease. Interest only loans generally dont increase the balance due on a home [...]