Archive for April, 2008

Third charge mortgages

A mortgage that is usually lended by claiming title to a property is generally termed a first mortgage. In case the borrower fails to pay the money, the lender can actually take over the property. When the borrower has no means for adequate repayment he could go for another mortgage which is generally termed a second mortgage. In the past especially during the seventies and the eighties when there were little scandals associated with the mortgage market and when the real estate prices were increasing sharply this was considered a good option even by the second and third mortgage lenders as ...

Top 10 remortgages

Remortgaging is a popular method to restructure personal finances. It means replacement of your existing mortgage loan with a new loan either from the same lender or a different lender. It is a suitable option for various reasons such as getting a better interest rate, reducing monthly payments, freeing up equity or consolidating debt. There are various types of remortgage loans available. Listed here are ten of the most common types of remortgaging options available to you. 1. Standard Variable Rate (SVR) Remortgage In such kind of remortgage, the lender charges a standard rate of interest. It is normally 1%-2% above the Bank ...

Second charge flexible mortgage

In case you have already taken a mortgage and due to certain circumstances require an additional loan, you could take a second charge mortgage. You could need an additional mortgage to either pay off an existing debt, or pay for education fees, or to repair your home or for various other reasons. A second charge mortgage is different from a remortgage. While a remortgage leaves you with only one mortgage while you have changed lenders, with a second charge mortgage you will have two separate mortgages to handle. It is an additional loan secured against your home. In earlier times, a ...