Comments on: Settlement Loans as a Financial Blanket

By: ronidl76

ronidl76 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:45:47 +0000

In an interest-only loan or mortgage the borrower only pays interest each month. This makes it cheaper than a conventional mortgage, in which part of each month's payment goes towards the principal and part goes towards interest. These loans have become popular because the monthly payments are lower, allowing borrowers to afford a larger home.
However, these loans can be dangerous, especially in a down housing market. The interest rates are generally fixed for the first 1, 3 or 5 years. After that, they convert to a conventional loan, with a higher monthly payment. Most borrowers take on these loans because they assume they will sell the home before the interest rate increases. In a down market, they may not be able to sell. If they cannot afford the increased payment, they may have to default on the loan, and foreclose on the home. So, when the rate starts to adjust, you would need to refinance again. And, either get a fixed or another interest only adjustable. And, yes, I do believe you mean ARM. Although, if you have extra money every so often, you can pay down the principal in extra payments.

By: WPBlog Shop

WPBlog Shop — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:55:59 +0000

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By: Dat_1_Chiq

Dat_1_Chiq — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:18:17 +0000

No one will "take over" your loans. You will still owe the money to your lender when you are in forbearance. They will simply add interest every month while you are making payments.

If you are asking about defaulting the lender will just contract out with a collection agency to start calling and hounding you to mail them payments. If you make 6 to 12 months worth of willing and reasonable payments you can ask your lender to "rehabilitate" your loan. This is when you are issued a new loan and pay off the one in default so you can get federal fin aid again. Again, rehabilitation can only be done after you have made 6 to 12 months of payments.

By: Jak K

Jak K — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:15:36 +0000

To have a mortgage loan you must have land involved, so no trailer park rentals. Lender's are not fond of mobile homes because they lose value – unlike a stick-built home which will appreciate in value. You are unlikely to find 100% financing for a mobile home. 90% or less is the norm and that is with good credit. Your interest rate will be higher as well.

If you are buying this as an investment (in your own future-not as an investment property) you should look into a modular home. Anything but a mobile. You won't get out what you put into a mobile. That said, there are some very nice mobile homes out there.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:22:38 +0000

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By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:52:12 +0000

Nope, sorry, but personal loan won't qualify, as you will have nothing in writing to say that it is student loan interest.

By: newmoon

newmoon — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:27:51 +0000

I'm not sure why you would want to get a home equity loan to pay off student loans. Typically interest rates on student loans are much lower than home equity loans. It is true that you can use interest paid on a home equity loan as a tax deduction, but you can also use interest paid on student loans as a deduction.

By: MLE

MLE — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:29:15 +0000

Nope. It will no longer be a student loan then. You may be able to consolidate several student loans into another student loan at a better rate, but if you pay it off with a personal loan you'll be left with a non-deductible personal loan.

By: Blogger

Blogger — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:16:20 +0000

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:49:36 +0000

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