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How much can I borrow for a mortgage?

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:02:00 +0000

How much can I borrow for a mortgage? This is a common question that majority of the borrowers ask when they are contemplating taking out a mortgage loan. There are times borrowers in an attempt to achieve their American Dream faster take out a mortgage that is more than they can afford. This is one of the reasons that sparked off subrpime mortgage crisis. In fact mortgage brokers, lenders and many other mortgage market participants are held responsible for disturbing the stability of the mortgage market.

Although many borrowers who didn’t qualify for a mortgage were given one but it was a matter of few months that they could keep up with their mortgage payments. Soon they started defaulting on their payments and eventually lost their homes in foreclosure. Likewise there were innumerable subprime borrowers who “forcefully” qualified for prime loans. This was done by manipulating income levels, inflating appraisal values etc.

There are few factors that will answer your query “how much can I borrow for a mortgage”, but the main factor is your income and how much you are already paying every month to meet your financial obligations. To sum it up, the following factors affect your eligibility of taking out a mortgage –

DTI or Debt-to-Income ratio
Your debt-to-income ratio must be favorable enough for you to qualify for a mortgage.

Down payment and PMI
You are required to make down payment of 20% of the property value. If you are unable to do so, you have to buy private mortgage insurance or PMI to assure the mortgage lender that his investment is secured.

Total cost of mortgage
When you take out a mortgage, you also need to pay homeowners’ insurance as well as taxes that the mortgage lender will roll into your monthly mortgage payments.

Credit score
Your credit score is an important factor that affects the size of the mortgage that you can take out. Earlier mortgage lenders agreed to give you a mortgage if your credit score was 620. However, these days, getting a mortgage as per favorable terms isn’t possible unless you have a credit score of 730. If your credit is ruined, you may get a mortgage but the rate of interest will be sky high as mortgage lenders don’t want to repeat the same mistake that led to mortgage crisis a couple of months back, the aftermath of which is still alive. Lending norms have become rigid these days.

Be honest to yourself
Since you have witnessed the irregularities that triggered subprime mortgage crisis it is better not to follow footsteps of borrowers who had to lose their homes because of greed. Instead be honest to yourself and to your lender so that even if you qualify for a smaller mortgage, you know the house will remain and you don’t face a threat of losing your house in foreclosure and your question “how much can I borrow for a mortgage” will be justifiably answered.

Hints And Tips For Saving Money With Loan Calculators

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:44:00 +0000

When most people think of simple loan calculators, what comes to mind is usually basic information that's not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there's a lot more to simple loan calculators than just the basics.

There are a number of other calculators available as far as loan calculators go. It all comes down to the specific organization. A mortgage loan calculator is an automated tool used to calculate the implications of a mortgage loan given the amount of loan, the interest rate and tenure of the loan. Initially borrowers were required to use the compound interest table to know the figures of a mortgage arrangement. The free facility of online loan calculator provided by various websites can help you get an estimate of your monthly payments. The online technique of applying for low interest debt consolidation loan is simple, quick and puts an end to enormous paper work.

Loan calculators are relevant to unsecured loans and can be used to determine if the loan is compatible with a low cost budget. Loan Calculator 4U offers a loan payment calculator that will help you calculate your mortgage. The tool can be used free of charge and provides almost instant results. Loan calculator lists the APR being offered by a multitude of lenders. This can be used to learn about the interest rate that homeowners get personal loans on.

If you base what you do on inaccurate information about simple loan calculators, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole loan calculator story from informed sources.

Loan calculators can also help you compute the tax benefits that you can derive when you take a home or student loan. There are different loan calculators available for different types of loans like student loans, home loans, mortgage loans, personal, etc.

A loan calculator is available for free on many loan websites. They contain a few fields like the loan amount, interest rate, payback time etc. Do yourself a favour and learn how to use a home improvement loan calculator. This can give you a good head start on getting a great home improvement loan.

Enter the amount(s) you have borrowed or expect to borrow for college, graduate, or professional school in the form below. Then, enter the amount you expect to earn when you graduate. Enter your desired payment - and let us calculate your loan amount. Or, enter in the loan amount and we will calculate your monthly payment.

Now that was not hard at all, was it? And you've earned a wealth of knowledge, just from taking some time to study an expert's word on simple loan calculators.

1st And 2nd Mortgage Refinance Loan - Why Refinance Both Mortgages?

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:41:00 +0000

The hassle of making two monthly mortgage payments has prompted many homeowners to consider refinancing their 1st and 2nd mortgages into one loan. While combining both loans into one mortgage is convenient, and may save you money, homeowners should carefully weigh the risks and advantages before choosing to refinance their mortgages.

Benefits Associated with Combining 1st and 2nd Mortgages
Aside from consolidating your mortgages and making one monthly payment, a mortgage consolidation may lower your monthly payments to mortgage lenders. If you acquired your 1st or 2nd mortgage before home loan rates began to decline, you are likely paying an interest rate that is at least two points above current market rates. If so, a refinancing will greatly benefit you. By refinancing both mortgages with a low interest rate, you may save hundreds on your monthly mortgage payment.

Furthermore, if you accepted a 1st and 2nd mortgage with an adjustable mortgage rate, refinancing both loans at a fixed rate may benefit you in the long run. Even if your current rates are low, these rates are not guaranteed to remain low. As market trends fluctuated, your adjustable rate mortgages are free to rise. Higher mortgage rates will cause your mortgage payment to climb considerably. Refinancing both mortgages with a fixed rate will ensure that your mortgage remains predictable.

Disadvantages to Refinancing 1st and 2nd Mortgage
Before choosing to refinance your mortgages, it is imperative to consider the drawbacks of combining both mortgages. To begin, refinancing a mortgage involves the same procedures as applying for the initial mortgage. Thus, you are required to pay closing costs and fees. In this case, refinancing is best for those who plan to live in their homes for a long time.

If your credit score has dropped considerably within recent years, lenders may not approve you for a low rate refinancing. By refinancing and consolidating both mortgages, be prepared to pay a higher interest rate. Before accepting an offer, carefully compare the savings.

Top 5 tips how to buying investment property successfully

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:43:00 +0000

Are you interested in learning how to buying investment property successfully? Did you know that buying investment property will not only be a one-time commitment but it will be an ongoing commitment.

First of all, why you should buying investment property? If you are aware the basics of buying property investment, you can very well excel in real estate market, no matter where you go for buy investment property.

I’m sharing with you 5 top tips that will help you succeed and making buck from buying property investments. Here we go point to point:

1. Your purpose of buying investment property. There is two type people in target, tenant or homebuyer. If you are buying a property in the hope of becoming a landlord then make sure you have checked the areas rental potential and make sure the types of properties that you are planning on buying are the ones in demand by tenants. If you are planning on flipping the property, make sure you buy a property that is wanted by homebuyers.

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Sime Darby Parade of Homes Campaign at Dataran Maybank

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:49:00 +0000

Do you hear about Parade of Homes by Sime Darby property developer? You are invite to visit the Sime Darby Parade of Homes Campaign booth at Dataran Maybank. Sime Darby property was generated RM161mil in property sales for Parade of Homes projects for pass few months.

Parade of Homes is launch by a single property developer – Sime Darby Property. Parade of Homes is an event that brings together a showcase of homes from 9 noteworthy townships. Sime Darby Property have lined up various activities, contests and talks from guest speakers, ranging from investment tips to interior design to make it an even more fun occasion.

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Did You Know About Home Equity Loan

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Many people asking about what is a home equity loan? Home equity loan are a way of using your property equity value to loan money against. Essentially, home equity loan is a ’second mortgage’ - a mortgage loan secured by your property.

What Is Equity Value?
Equity value of your property mean the difference between the value of your home and the mortgage balance. An example, the value of your home/property is $150,000 and the mortgage balance is $50,000. The equity value of your home is $150,000. In other world, your home equity loan available up to $150,000.

There is 2 types of home equity loan, Traditional home equity loan and home equity line of credit.

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Issuance of Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 01/2009

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:10:00 +0000

Ministry of Finance wishes to announce the issuance of Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 01/2009 amounting to RM2.5 billion on 14 May 2009. This is the first issue of the two series of 3-year RM2.5 billion sukuk each in 2009. Bank Negara Malaysia has been appointed to issue the sukuk on behalf of the Government.

The sukuk, which will be scripless and based on Shariah principles, is an additional investment instrument for Malaysian citizens who are 21 years and above. The RM2.5 billion sukuk, which has a 3-year tenure, offers a return of 5% per annum and provides the flexibility for early redemption before the maturity date.

Those wishing to subscribe may apply for Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 01/2009 during the sales period, commencing from 14 April to 13 May 2009.

The minimum investment in Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 01/2009 is RM1,000 with a maximum of RM50,000 per investor. The maximum aggregate holdings per investor for the two series of Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 2009 is RM50,000. Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 01/2009 can be subscribed at all commercial banks, including Islamic banks, Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad, Bank Simpanan Nasional and Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad. The allocation of Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 01/2009 is based on a first-come first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified by their agent banks. Profit payments will be made on a quarterly basis through the sukuk holders' accounts with their agent banks.

For further information on Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 01/2009, please contact Bank Negara Malaysia TELELINK at 1300 88 5465 or by visiting www.treasury.gov.my and www.bnm.gov.my/sukuksimpanan.

SP Setia New Project- Setia Sky Residences

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:42:00 +0000

Setia Sky Residences is another new project by SP Setia. 5/95 Home Loan package launched by SP Setia getting good result while the world market getting effected by economy crisis. SP Setia property developer not only getting good respond property in Malaysia, SP Setia started develop their business in Singapore and Vietnam.

New projest - Setia Sky Residences condominium in Kuala Lumpur that will be launched next month,April y2009. Setia Sky Residences is located along Jalan Tun Razak on a 2.43ha site and will comprise four 39-storey tower blocks, with each block containing 211 condos.

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International Property Expo

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:35:00 +0000

Where to get latest property info? This your concern about get your dream House? International Property Expo is organized around the country. Property Expo is a property showcase to provide a convenient forum for property developers to exhibit properties of various types and for home buyers to view the latest and available launches and property stock all under one roof.

International Property Expo show attracts quality exhibitors and genuine players in the property scene. Most importantly, the Property Expo Show provides the ideal exchange between smart exhibitors and discerning visitors, leading to opportunities for quality sales leads and closing contracts.

Residential & Commercial Property Seekers, Real Estate Investors, Corporate Property Managers, Engineers & Planners, Corporate & Private Investors, Architects, Property Planners, Agents and Brokers are the target visitors for International Property Expo.

Check it out the latest property projects and get your affordable dream house.

Property Expo y2009

Latest BLR in March y2009

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:21:00 +0000

Base Lending Rate (BLR) again be adjusted. World economy crisis make most of the market moving slow in progress. Did you know about the latest BLR? Lastest BLR is direct influence by Overnight Policy rate (OPR).

Look for your housing loan bank owner for latest housing loan package. The reducing of the BLR will benefits to your housing loan. Those housing loan borrower with floating rate type have chance to reduce monthly loan repayments or reduce total year of tenure for their housing loans.

Most of the bank was adjusted the latest BLR rate to 5.55%. Also look for any other Mortgage Loans info.

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Sime Darby Proeprty Achieves RM161mil Property Sales

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:09:00 +0000

Sime Darby Bhd’s was launched a another campaign for “Parade of Homes” and generated RM161mil in property sales. It was exceeding the expectation of the company. Attributing the surge in property sales to the benefits given to home buyers. Sime Darby Property Bhd believe that the impressive property sales haul was also a sign of a resilient property market in Malaysia.

Sime Darby Property’s first Parade of Homes campaign was launched in June 2008 and generated sales of RM246mil in nine days. The second campaign in November 2008 generated over RM146mil in sales.

Sime Darby’s freehold properties range from affordable homes to high-end residences in townships in Subang Jaya, Bukit Jelutong, USJ Heights, Bandar Bukit Raja, Ara Damansara, Denai Alam, Melawati, Nilai Impian, Planters’ Haven and Putra Heights.

The main factors contributing to the strong property sales were the Parade of Homes’ exclusive benefits, which included an interest rate of base lending rate minus 2.3%, special downpayment scheme, and no interest charged during the construction period. Sime Darby Property’s offered an attractive package for home buyers during Parade of Homes campaign.

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SP Setia Home Loan package

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:03:00 +0000

Property Market in economy down turn estimate to rebound in two years. One of the Property Developers was show a good selling result for the property in Malaysia. At this point in time, SP Setia Bhd did not specify a target because the property market was so bad. SP Setia Bhd’ wanted to test whether this `5/95 programme` will work, and apparently it works very well.

SP Setia Bhd (Malaysia’s No.1 property developer in The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Award and Euro money Real Estate Awards in 2005, 2006 and 2007) recently launched 5/95 Home Loan Package has achieved better-than-expected sales of RM300mil amid the softening economy. RM300mil sales in less than two months is very good result in uncertain economy. The RM300mil sales figure was based on bookings made.
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Google AdSense Earnings for Blogger & Webmaster: Finding Profitable Markets for Highest Adsense Earnings

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:11:00 +0000

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Banks slash Interest Rates, Housing Loan Repayments to be Lower

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:38:00 +0000

Bank Malaysia to cut loan repayments to help housing loan borrowers in uncertain market.Several banks have slashed interest rates imposed on housing loans and more are expected to join in the fray.

Four banks – RHB Banking Group, Public Bank Group, United Overseas Bank Bhd (UOB) and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) – have cut their respective Base Lending Rates (BLR) from 5.95% to 5.55%, following Bank Negara’s move to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) from 2.5% to 2% on Tuesday. RHB Bank and Public Bank will also be reducing their respective Islamic bank’s base financing rate (BFR) at the same quantum.

RHB Banking Group managing director Michael J. Barrett said housing loans borrower would be able to pay less to service their housing loans with floating rates while individuals and businesses would enjoy lower borrowing costs. Bank Malaysia help housing loan borrowers during these challenging times and provide our customers with more financial support. All the news BLR rates would take effect next Monday. Continue Reading

Bank Malaysia Cut Mortgage Loan Repayments

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:31:00 +0000

Bank malaysia will reduce mortgage loans installment payments (loan repayment), an exercise that will be completed by the first quarter of this year. Mortgage loans borrowers benefits from lower Base Lending Rate (BLR).

Customers who prefer to retain their loan repayment amounts need to get in touch with their mortgage loan banks. The association of bank malaysia said that the move by all commercial banks to cut instalment amounts follows the request by the Government to help borrowers facing difficult economic times. Loan repayment is one of the plan to help mortgage loans borrower and those are lost carrer in company retrenchmennt.

Lower monthly loan repayments will allow for more disposable income to be in the hands of the public and we reaffirm our member banks’ commitment to continue to be reasonable as well as responsive to the public’s needs.The association bank malaysia said the move to reduce loan repayments was now possible following Bank Negara’s announcement of the reduction in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) on Tuesday (24/02/2009).

Premier Australian property Fair y2009

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:07:00 +0000

It’s good news for property investor those interested in Australian property and the retired plan is to migrate to Australian. An exciting and prestigious international property event will take place soon in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

There have been numerous real estate exhibitions in town but the Australia & International Property Fair 09 will display entirely international projects, focusing mainly on Australian Property. The event will showcase all types of commercial and residential projects by established Australian property and international developers.

Interested home buyers or property investors should therefore mark their calendars for the upcoming Australia & International Property Fair 09 that is expected to offer a variety of choice properties.

The premier Australian property fair will be held for two consecutive days on April 11 and 12 at the Palace of The Golden Horses in Kuala Lumpur.Thereafter, it will move on to Penang at the G-Hotel from April 15 to 16.

Useful Property Investment Guide help you on Property Investment Industry

noreply@blogger.com (Property Investment) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:33:00 +0000

For property investment neophytes, be afraid of the challenges and pitfalls property investment market. Lack of Property investment guide? Property investment it's hot dozens. Doesn’t matter it’s a piece of property for your own personal use or property investment purposes, it’s gather up own money and is huge number.

Firstly, set you own goals and purpose of investing in property market. The goals for Property investment guide you for the direction of investing. Try to view a certain number of properties per week, make many offers per month, and check online for new listings every week. Watch out public notices for the announcement of foreclosure sales. These goals will lead to action that will inevitably lead to positive results.

Maximize your own networking in property market. The most important and most valuable resource for a property investor is people. You should have business cards. Take out ads in newspapers; get to know property & real estate agents and pass on your business card.

The reason people are so valuable to property investors is because they will tip the property investor off with good properties to buy, help the property investor find prospective buyers and find prospective sellers. The most important connection will be with the property agents. Property investment guide would be ideal to build a relationship where the agent calls you as soon as a property that meets your specifications is listed and offers you a deal.

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