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A second mortgage is a loan made in addition to your first mortgage, and it's based on the amount of equity you have built into your home. Many people use a second mortgage to fund home renovations, to pay off credit cards, or to put a child through college.
Since you've already been through the process once, the underwriting required to get a second mortgage is much simpler than it was the first time around, and the cost of the transactions involved will be significantly lower.
Negotiate with more than one lender. Don’t be afraid to make lenders and brokers compete for your business by letting them know that you’re shopping for the best deal. Ask each lender to lower the points, fees or the interest rate. And ask each to meet — or beat — the terms of the other lenders.
A second mortgage may offer you a "fresh start" with your finances. You have the opportunity to rebuild your credit and increase your credit scores. Falling behind on even one payment will drop your credit scores significantly. Make your payments on time, or risk the loss of your home.
Financial contracts are very confusing. Before signing yourself to a major long term commitment; have an attorney, familiar with financing and taxes, examine and explain the details (where the Devil is). A good tax finance attorney can save you many times his fee over the years, not to mention possible legal problems.
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