Second Mortgage Overview?
Second mortgage is great and easy way to raise money for any purpose. A second mortgage simply means that the amount you borrow is secured by your property, in second preference to your first mortgage. Some lenders call it secured loan.
Second Mortgage and Home Equity Loan
The amount you can borrow is depends on the difference between the value of the property and the amount of your first mortgage. Better known as the equity you have on your property.
Second Mortgage Interest Rate
The second mortgage interest rate are a bit higher than 1st mortgage rate. But the interest paid on the second mortgage may be tax deductible. In most cases the accumulated interest is 100% fully deductible as long as the combined loan to value of the first and second mortgage does not exceed the price of the home.
Typically the terms of the loans are for 5; 10 or 15 years, which means that you can choose monthly repayment in accordance with your circumstances.
Debt Consolidation, Home Improvements
Since the loan is secured the interest charged is very competitive compared to other loans, especially credit card loans....