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Written by Rebecca Game
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Monday, 30 October 2006 |
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Word Count: 801 Bad Credit Second Mortgage Loans
Many business owners fall on hard times at one point or another in their
business career, or even prior to owning a business. Instances like this may
occur due to medical bills or because of smaller bills that have become
difficult to pay on time, or even pay at all. Whatever the reason, credit scores
are affected by hard times and the inability to pay bills on time.
A good way to recover is to consider a bad credit second mortgage loan. Home
ownership and home equity are required in order to qualify for a bad credit
second mortgage. If you haven't borrowed any money against the home for several
years, you probably have enough equity to qualify for a bad credit second
mortgage loan. While the process for getting a bad credit second mortgage loan
may be difficult, the payoffs can be extremely advantageous.
Advantages of a Bad Credit Second Mortgage Loan
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- A bad credit second mortgage loan can offer lower interest rates on high
interest bills.
If credit card bills are something you contend with every month, a bad credit
second mortgage loan can offer a lower interest rate. Monthly payments on a bad
credit second mortgage are generally lower than what you'll pay on high interest
bills.
- Financing a bad credit second mortgage loan offers a "break" from payments.
It is generally true that when you finance a bad credit second mortgage loan,
you have a 30-day period of no payments on the loan. This can be of tremendous
assistance, especially if the loan is used to pay off other bills. Consult with
your lender to verify.
- The interest may be tax deductible.
Ask your lender and tax preparation consultant to verify, but the interest on
your bad credit second mortgage loan may be deductible on federal income taxes.
Disadvantages of a Bad Credit Second Mortgage Loan
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- Interest rates are high.
Because the lender will view you as a high risk, interest rates tend to be
higher on bad credit second mortgage loans than on loans for those with good
credit ratings. If the loan is used to pay off bills, consider the all facts.
For example, the interest on the bad credit second mortgage loan is lower than
high interest credit cards, allowing you to pay off the amount owed much faster.
- Obtaining a bad credit second mortgage loan can be a time consuming and
exhausting task.
Financial institutions are leery of working with individuals and businesses with
bad credit, thus, obtaining a bad credit second mortgage can be very difficult.
Bad Credit Second Mortgage Loans: Where To Start
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1. Check your credit scores with the three credit reporting agencies: Equifax,
Transunion, and Experian.
While you may be able to obtain your credit report at no charge, there may be a
fee involved to have your credit report mailed to you. If your scores are above
550, chances are fairly good that you'll be able to obtain a loan. Individuals
with credit scores that are lower than 550 may have added challenges in finding
a financial institution to approve a bad credit second mortgage loan.
If your credit scores are below 550, review your credit reports carefully.
Request errors on the reports be removed. Work to resolve outstanding bills.
Bring payments current on existing bills.
2. If you've continuously worked with a financial institution over the years,
apply with that institution first for your bad credit second mortgage.
If the bank or financial institution knows you well as a customer and
understands your circumstances, they may approve your bad credit second mortgage
loan.
3. Consider a mortgage broker for obtaining a bad credit second mortgage loan.
A mortgage broker, or mortgage agency, will be able to review your application
and have access to hundreds of different lenders willing to approve a bad credit
second mortgage loan. A mortgage agency or broker will also be able to tell you
your credit scores, and if they're too low to get a loan, they will be able to
advise you on how to bring the scores up so that your bad credit second mortgage
loan can be approved.
Most importantly, be patient. Lenders need time to consider high-risk loans.
Plan on two to three months or longer to obtain a bad credit second mortgage
loan. Keep the advantages in mind, and continue to build your credit scores.
Rebecca Game is the founder of Digital Women ®, an online community for women in
business. A 30 year entrepreneur and dedicated to helping other women. Visit her
site: Loans for Women
http://loans.digital-women.com
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