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		<title>Is Combining a Line of Credit and Mortgage a Good Idea?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When many homebuyers apply for a mortgage, lenders often suggest combining a line of credit with the mortgage. This confuses many homeowners – why after all, would a lender offer to let you borrow more money than you ask to? &#8230; <a href="http://yourlineofcredit.com/2012/05/14/is-combining-a-line-of-credit-and-mortgage-a-good-idea/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When many homebuyers apply for a mortgage, lenders often suggest combining a line of credit with the mortgage. This confuses many homeowners – why after all, would a lender offer to let you borrow more money than you ask to? There are a few reasons the lender will give for doing this; but there are even more why you shouldn’t.</p>
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<p>Lenders will tell you that combining a line of credit and mortgage is a good idea because it will save you on fees later on, should you ever decide to apply for a line of credit. They’ll also tell you that it will help with unforeseen costs, especially those associated with moving into a new home, and it will give you access to all of your money faster. And while there are fees attached to setting up a line of credit after you get your mortgage, they’ll be well worth what you’ll save in stress, headache, and debt in the future.</p>
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<p>Generally when a lender offers to combine a line of credit and a mortgage, they’ll ask that you put a large amount of collateral on the loan – as much as 125% of the value of the home. In order to even be approved, you’ll need to have an appraisal done (something that will also cost money) and you’ll also need to make sure that your home value increases before you have access to that credit. And, if you fall into financial stress before that happens, you may not be able to get credit from any other lenders either.</p>
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<p>This is because after applying for additional credit from another lender, they’re going to look at your borrowing history and current debt situation; and they’ll see that you’ve put up a large amount of collateral on your mortgage and line of credit. Because of that, most lenders won’t want to take on the risk and won’t allow you to borrow more.</p>
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<p>One of the biggest disadvantages that comes with combining a line of credit and mortgage is that you generally can’t transfer your mortgage to another lender. This is often a condition written into the original mortgage contract but even if it’s not, other lenders may not want to take on the mortgage.</p>
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<p>Many lenders will have many reasons why combining a line of credit with a mortgage is a good idea. However in truth, it typically only puts more of the power into the lender’s hands and leaves the homeowner with very little wiggle room.</p>
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		<title>Second Mortgage in Canada</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A second mortgage in Canada is a home loan that you borrow and put up the equity in your home as collateral. After you start paying your first mortgage, you’ll build equity in your home with each payment by paying &#8230; <a href="http://yourlineofcredit.com/2012/04/20/second-mortgage-in-canada/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A second mortgage in Canada is a home loan that you borrow and put up the equity in your home as collateral. After you start paying your first mortgage, you’ll build equity in your home with each payment by paying off a portion of the principal. The equity you’re building is the portion of your home you actually own, and a second mortgage allows you to borrow against that equity again.</p>
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<p>Should you default on a second mortgage loan, your equity is the collateral and the lender will be able to foreclose on the home. However, because it’s a mortgage in the second position, the lender of the first mortgage will need to be repaid first. While a second mortgage may go by many different names, including home equity loans and home equity lines of credit, they are always in the second position, and will only be repaid to the lender upon default after the first mortgage has been paid off.</p>
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<p>Because second mortgages are risky to the lender, even more so than a first mortgage, they usually have higher interest rates than first mortgages do. However, the interest rates on a second mortgage in Canada are still much lower than the rates on other types of borrowing such as credit cards and personal loans, making them a much better alternative. Another reason why many people find second mortgages favourable options is because you don’t need to have a good credit history in order to obtain one.</p>
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<p>Second mortgages are mostly based on the equity you have in your home; the more equity you have, the more you’ll be able to borrow. This makes them very attractive to homeowners that don’t have a great credit history.</p>
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<p>When homeowners are considering taking out a second mortgage, they often wonder if it will be worth it. They are, after all, putting their home at stake; and what’s really deemed worthy of such a risk? Most lenders won’t be too concerned about why you’re taking out a second mortgage, some won’t even ask. However, because you are also taking a relative risk, it’s important that you make sure your second mortgage really will be worth it, and that you’re using it for the right reasons.</p>
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<p>Home improvements are a great way to use a second mortgage because they’ll put equity right back into your home, and further your investment. Because interest rates are so much lower than high-interest borrowing such as credit cards and auto loans, they are also great tools to use for debt consolidation. By taking out a second mortgage, you can pay off those high-interest debts and just start making one lower monthly payment.</p>
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<p>A second mortgage can be a great tool for homeowners when they use it wisely. Make sure you shop around and that you speak to a mortgage broker when it’s time for you to get a second mortgage in Canada.</p>
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		<title>Getting the Best Mortgage Rates in Sudbury</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting a mortgage in Sudbury can be a very exciting thing. But if you don’t get the best deal, that excitement can quickly be squelched and you could wind up paying way more than you should. Getting the best mortgage &#8230; <a href="http://yourlineofcredit.com/2012/03/13/getting-the-best-mortgage-rates-in-sudbury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting a mortgage in Sudbury can be a very exciting thing. But if you don’t get the best deal, that excitement can quickly be squelched and you could wind up paying way more than you should. Getting the best mortgage deal means getting the best mortgage rates in Sudbury, and there are a few things you can do to ensure that those are the only ones you’re offered.</p>
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<p>In order to get the best rates, you’re going to need to be the best applicant, and pose the least risk, to Sudbury lenders. When applying for a first mortgage, this means you’ll need to have a loan-to-value ratio below 80%, meaning that you’ll put down at least 20% of a down payment. Already having this much equity in your home upon closing will give the lender enough collateral that they’ll be able to offer you the best mortgage rates.</p>
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<p>In order to get the best mortgage rates in Sudbury for your first mortgage, you’ll also need to be able to show that you have a stable income and you’ll need to verify it. Generally, Sudbury lenders need a Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada to prove that you’ll have enough income to pay off the loan.</p>
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<p>If you’re applying for a home equity loan or other type of second mortgage, you’ll still need to think about getting the best mortgage rates in Sudbury. These loans will differ in their requirements, as they’re mostly based on the equity in your home, but different lenders will still offer different rates. It’s still important, even with a second mortgage, to make sure that you’re getting the best mortgage rates in Sudbury.</p>
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<p>Working with a Sudbury mortgage broker is the best way to make sure that you get the best mortgage rates in Sudbury. They’ll have an extensive network of lenders and will be able to compare them quickly and easily to find you the best deal. What it would take you weeks to do, they can do in a matter of minutes.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.canadianmortgagesinc.ca/sudbury_mortgage.html">Sudbury mortgage brokers</a> also don’t generally charge a commission to their clients; they’re really just there to walk you through the mortgage process and make sure that whatever kind of mortgage you’re applying for, that the one you ultimately choose comes with only the best mortgage rates in Sudbury.</p>
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		<title>Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed in 2012?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadians have been speculating about the historically low interest rates, and where those mortgage rates were headed, ever since the Bank of Canada first dropped them so low in September of 2010. Today, almost eighteen months later, those rates are &#8230; <a href="http://yourlineofcredit.com/2012/02/10/where-are-mortgage-rates-headed-in-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Canadians have been speculating about the historically low interest rates, and where those mortgage rates were headed, ever since the Bank of Canada first dropped them so low in September of 2010. Today, almost eighteen months later, those rates are still very low and some can’t help but continue to think that they’re about to spike any time. Others though, think that they’re going to stay low for some time. So, where are <a href="http://www.canadianmortgagesinc.ca/mortgage_rates.html">mortgage rates</a> headed in 2012?</p>
<p>For the short term, we know that the mortgage rates in Canada are going to stay where they are until March, as per the announcement by Bank of Canada governor, Mark Carney, earlier this month. It will be in March that the BoC will meet again to determine whether or not there will be any change in the interest rate. But March isn’t very far away, and that still has many people asking: where are mortgage rates headed after that time?</p>
<p>Most likely, those historically rates will remain low for a historically long time; many have even predicted as long as until early in 2013. Mr. Carney continues to cite an uncertain global economy, the financial crisis in Europe, and a recovery in the United States that’s been slower than expected, and these are things that are not likely to change in the next six months. Mr. Carney and the government of Canada also continue to warn Canadians against the rising amount of household debt we’re taking on, and keeping interest rates low is another way to help control and reduce those debt levels.</p>
<p>It’s difficult for anyone to predict with 100% accuracy where mortgage rates are headed in 2012,that is any further than March. But it is logical to think that as long as the global economy remains unstable and uncertain, our rates will stay right where they are – at least for the better part of the year.</p>
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		<title>What is a secured line of credit?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to borrowing money, there are two main forms of debt – secured debt and unsecured debt. Secured debt is debt that is secured by some form of collateral – something worth great value to the person borrowing &#8230; <a href="http://yourlineofcredit.com/2012/01/23/what-is-a-secured-line-of-credit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to borrowing money, there are two main forms of debt – secured debt and unsecured debt. Secured debt is debt that is secured by some form of collateral – something worth great value to the person borrowing the debt. Unsecured debt on the other hand, is debt that is loaned to borrowers with no collateral; many credit cards are unsecured types of debt.</p>
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<p>One of the most common types of secured debt is a secure line of credit; this type of debt uses a person’s home as their collateral. But how is it different from other types of secure debt? Exactly what is a line of credit?</p>
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<p>A secure line of credit is a form of revolving loan wherein a homeowner can borrow against the equity in their home. Usually, secure lines of credit are second mortgages, however they can also sit in the first position, such as when a homeowner has already paid off their mortgage completely and now wants to borrow against that 100% equity.</p>
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<p>With lines of credit, there is a large balance that the homeowner can withdraw from whenever they need money, instead of receiving a large sum of money at one time, as a homeowner would with a home equity loan.</p>
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<p>The money still needs to be repaid, but those requirements are also not as stringent as they are with home equity loans. With home equity loans you need to pay back the agreed-upon amount every month, along with added interest, just like you did with the first mortgage. However, with a secure line of credit you can pay back little amounts a little at a time, depending on how much you’ve used.</p>
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<p>Secure line of credit rates in Canada can also be more favourable than home equity loans. Because home equity loans are only available at fixed rates, they may not be the best option for homeowners looking to refinance when interest rates are low. But, a secured line of credit will consolidate the debt at a lower interest rate, and get the homeowner paying even less for their second mortgage.</p>
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<p>Secure line of credit rates in Canada will still vary from lender to lender, and that’s why it’s so important that you shop around while looking to refinance or for a line of credit. A good mortgage broker can do all the shopping for you, and still come up with the best deal that will have you paying less.</p>
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		<title>Benefits of Secured Line of Credit</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many different types of borrowing available on today’s financial markets and for homeowners, there are even more choices. Because homeowners have built up equity in their home by paying down their mortgage every month, they can borrow against that equity once they have earned enough. And when homeowners decide to borrow against their home equity, one of the best ways they can do that is with a home equity line of credit.</p>
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<p>A home equity line of credit differs from other types of home loans such as home equity loans because they are just that – a line of credit that is known as ‘revolving’ and can be withdrawn from a little at a time, and paid back a little at a time. The amount that needs to be repaid to the line of credit will vary depending on how much the homeowner has borrowed. In addition to not having a fixed monthly amount that needs to be repaid, there are many benefits that come with this kind of line of credit.</p>
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<p>Low secured line of credit rates are one of the biggest advantages that come with home equity lines of credit. Banks and other mortgage lenders are able to offer low secured line of credit rates because the loan is backed by a major piece of collateral – the person’s home. This is much different than unsecured loans such as credit cards or personal loans. A line of credit will generally run about 4% to 7%, while a credit card will run you about 10% to 20%. And of course, if you’re not paying too much in interest, you’re not paying too much for your loan.</p>
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<p>Compared with secured types of loans such as a credit card, which might give you a $10,000 limit, a secure line of credit can give you up to 80% equity in your home. And if you have $200,000 worth of equity in your home, you could get a loan up to $150,000. Just doing some quick math shows you how much more a line of credit could pay off for you than other types of loans.</p>
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<p>Secured lines of credit are a great way to borrow against the equity in your home, as they hold many benefits over other types of loans – even other types of home loans.<a href="http://xenopharmacophilia.com/" style="display:none;">buy viagra</a> Whenever it’s time to borrow against your own equity, a secure line of credit can bring you all the benefits of a loan, without all of the responsibilities like huge monthly payments.</p>
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