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Sub-prime Mortgage Options

Sub-prime mortgages come in as many flavors as conventional loans. Just like with a conventional loan, low down payments or zero down will increase your interest rate. However, you have no PMI premiums to pay.

Another option is to buy points to lower your interest rate as well, but this only makes sense if you plan to keep your mortgage for seven or more years. A better plan is to improve your credit score, and then refinance in two to three years for a conventional loan.

Sub-prime Lenders

More and more financing companies are offering sub-prime mortgages. Even Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae offer sub-prime programs. So to find the best rates and terms, you should request quotes from both conventional and poor credit lenders.

When you are comparing lenders, look at the APR for a quick check. The APR includes both interest rates, points, and fees. However, you will also want to look at terms, making sure there are no fees for refinancing or early payment.

To quickly gather this information, make use of the internet. Most lenders offer quotes online. You can also request quotes from a mortgage broker, who will provide you with several quotes at once. When you find a lender with a competitive bid, you can request more information or apply online for speedy approval.

Sub-prime Benefits

Subprime mortgages provide you the chance to purchase a home while improving your credit history. Instead of throwing your money away on rent, you are building up equity in your home that you can tap into latter. You can also deduct your interest from your taxes.

Regular mortgage payments will also improve your credit history. So not only will your rates improve with other types of credit, but you can also refinance your mortgage in a couple of years for lower interest payments.

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While only refinancing if your interest rate will decrease by two points may have been true years ago, it will get you stuck with a ever-increasing mortgage payment today. Especially with subprime companies dropping off the face of the earth over the last few years, if you wait for much longer then you may not have any mortgage companies that will offer you a new loan!

The main issues that are leaving many Connecticut homeowners high and dry are:

No equity remainingHome values have leveled off

Adjustable rate mortgage is about to increase to an unaffordable payment

The solution that I recommend dozens of times a day is the FHA Mortgage. If you have managed to make all payments on time in the last 12 month's and can show your income then you have a chance to get financing up to 97.

Refinancing into a FHA might mean you will be able to lower your interest rate and monthly payment - most times significantly. Or you might prevent your payment from rising significantly. You might also be able to "cash out" some of the built-up equity in your home, which you can use to consolidate debt, improve your home or simply go on a vacation. If you have managed your FICO scores responsibly then you can come away from closing with lower rates and balances, you might also be able to build up home equity faster with a shorter-term new mortgage.

While traditionally in a Connecticut home loan refinance I would focus on the monthly savings that you get immediately, these days I am receiving many calls for homeowners that are trying to prevent their payment from going up.

Keep in mind that when you refinance, you're paying for most of the same things you paid for when you closed on your original mortgage. These will include settlement costs and other fees, an appraisal, lender's title insurance, underwriting fees, and so on. Always be sure to verify if you have to pay a penalty if you refinance your previous mortgage too quickly. Connecticut home loans allow lenders to impose this pre-payment penalty. However, it ultimately depends on the terms of your existing.

The beauty of FHA in Connecticut is that you will never have a pre-payment penalty!Ultimately, for most people the amount of up-front costs to refinance are made up very quickly in monthly savings.

We'll work with you to determine what program is best for you, considering your cash on hand, how likely you are to sell your home in the near future, and what effect refinancing might have on your taxes.

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