Using an 80 20 Mortgage to Avoid Mortgage Insurance
An 80 20 mortgage is also called a zero down loan or no money down loan. It is actually two loans, a regular home mortgage which constitutes 80% of the price of the home and a second mortgage or home equity loan that consists of 20% of the cost of the house. The idea behind this type of loan is avoiding mortgage insurance (PMI) by using the home equity loan as the down payment.
Just about all mortgages require some form of mortgage insurance if you are unable to make a down payment of at least 20 percent. By obtaining a second mortgage or home equity loan for 20 percent of the homes cost you can circumnavigate this requirement by using that second loan as the down payment.
There are variations of this type of mortgage such as an 80-15-5 loan. This means that the borrower got a main mortgage of 80 percent of a home’s purchase price, a piggyback loan for 15 percent, and made a 5-percent down payment. This can be a good option if you have some money for a down payment but not enough to cover the entire 20%.
The second mortgage can either be a fixed second mortgage or it can be a line of credit. If it is a fixed second mortgage then the interest rate is normally fixed for the entire length of the mortgage. Most fixed second mortgages are a 30 due in 15 which means that the second mortgage is amortized over 30 years, but is due in 15 years. The benefit of going with the line of credit as the second mortgage is that the interest rate is normally much lower than the fixed second mortgages rate. They can also be an interest only loan which could save you hundreds of dollars in mortgage payments every month.
The 80 percent first mortgage can be a fixed-rate (15-year or 30-year), adjustable-rate (usually 5/1, 7/1 or 10/1fixed period ARM) or interest-only loan. Typically, the interest rate on the second mortgage loan is higher than the interest rate of the first loan. But because the borrower doesn’t have to pay mortgage insurance, the overall cost is less than a traditional mortgage even with the higher mortgage interest rate on the second loan.
Plenty of mortgage programs allow borrowers to buy houses with little or no money down, but they usually require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Getting an 80 20 mortgage can be a good way to avoid the extra cost that PMI will add to your monthly payments.
By: Andrew Bicknell
What is a Second Mortgage, and How Can I Profit From It?
So what is a second mortgage? A second mortgage is a secured loan (or mortgage) that is subordinate to another loan against the same property. More specifically, the second loan in sequence. In real estate, a property can have multiple loans against it. The loan which is registered with county or city registry first is called the first mortgage. The loan registered second is called the second mortgage. A property can have a third or even fourth mortgage, but those are rarer. Second mortgages are called subordinate because, if the loan goes into default, the first mortgage gets paid off first before the second mortgage gets any money. Thus, second mortgages are riskier for the lender, who generally charges a higher interest rate.
How can you benefit from a second mortgage? Well you can use the money gained from the second mortgage to do any number of things. You can put the money toward paying off various debts including credit cards, car loans, boat loans, school loans, or other types of loans. You can use the money to purchase a new car, boat, go on a vacation. Many people use the money to do home remodels…adding on to the existing house, upgrading the kitchen, put in a pool. All these things are very helpful, and it’s up to you to decide what to do with your money.
How do you get a second mortgage? You get a second mortgage first by owning a house. If you don’t own a house, you won’t be able to get a second mortgage. If you have equity in your house, i.e. your house is worth more than you own on your first mortgage. You can get a second mortgage. In many cases you can get a second mortgage up to the value of the house. The best thing to do when getting a second mortgage is to get quotes. Quotes offer you the ability to “window shop” various rates. With a better rate, you will save more money on your second mortgage. Many quotes are good faith estimates and don’t require a credit check. If you like what a lender is offering in terms of rate and packages, you can choose to go with a lender at which time they will run your credit and tailor the loan package specifically for you.
Where can I get a rate quote? There are lots of places to get a rate quote. Local banks, lending companies, even online there are tons of sites that offer rate quotes. Although be warned…some sites out there will sell your information…so be sure to read the privacy policy before you fill in your information. One great place to get information on quotes and second mortgages is www mortgage refinance second.com. They offer some good advice and even offer rate quotes. But by shopping around for rate quotes, you will greatly magnify the possibility of getting a great deal and it will save you tons of money.
By: Tim Smith
Benefits Of A Second Mortgage
Many people have heard the term second mortgage used in reference to a loan on a home.
What does the term “second mortgage” really mean? As far as real estate is concerned, a single piece of property can have multiple loans, or mortgages against it.
The loan that is first registered with the county or city is known as the first mortgage. The loan that is registered second is known as the second mortgage.
This has many benefits over a normal bank loan.
There can be as many mortgages on a property as there are lenders willing to provide funds.
If a loan happens to go into default, the loans are repaid in the order they were registered.
So, the first mortgage is paid first, the second mortgage is paid second, and so on. Because of this, subsequent mortgages are more of a risk for the lender.
In exchange for assuming the risk of lending a second mortgage, lenders often charge higher interest rates.
In many cases, the second mortgage has a shorter term than that of the first mortgage. Also present with many second mortgages are fixed amortization schedules and balloon payments.
Homeowners have many reasons for taking out a second mortgage. Some of the most common reasons are for home improvement, increasing cash, paying off other debts, or investing in a business.
In some cases, the second mortgage is used as a down payment for the first mortgage when the home is purchased.
When you are choosing a lender for a second mortgage, you will use many of the same considerations that came into play for your first mortgage.
The interest rate, repayment terms, and fees associated with the second mortgage are some of the primary factors that might cause you to choose one lender over another.
The repayment terms are another factor that you should use to determine a lender for a second mortgage.
Some second mortgage loans can be repaid in as much as 15 or 20 years. However, some loans must be repaid within a year.
Generally, the shorter the repayment period on the second mortgage, the higher the monthly payments will be. You should choose a loan with repayment schedule that falls in line with your ability to repay.
To obtain the loan, you will usually have to pay a fee that is a percentage of the loan. Your lender may refer to this percentage as “points”.
One point is equivalent to one percent of the amount that you borrow. Therefore, if you borrow $10,000 with five points as the fee, then you would pay $500 (5%) in points.
The number of points changed will vary by lender. This is where shopping around will pay off for you.
In some states, there is a limit to the amount of points a lender can charge for a second mortgage.
Check with a banking commissioner or state consumer protection office to find out if there is such a limit in your state.
Make certain that you get the amount of the fee in writing from the lender before taking the loan.
By: Gerald Mason