eric_j_morton asked:


I bought a house a year ago and fixed it up while I was living n it. Now I want to buy a new house and rent my current one out. What are my options in getting a new mortgage; will it be a regular one or an investment mortgage?

ADAN

Josh L asked:


What is used to calculate the 31% for mortgage restructuring?
My actual mortgage payment is less than 31% of my monthly income, however, my mortgage plus escrow is greater than 31%. Which counts?

JAY

skategirl asked:


We are looking to refinance our mortgage. We had a bad experience with a mortgage broker the first time around. Aside from the BBB, are there any websites where I can find others’ opinions/experiences with mortgage companies?

Having received some offers already, there are a few which look too good to be true. The majority of the offers so far are at the same, somewhat higher rate (which seems to be the normal rate for our area). I just want to do some background research on the few companies that are offering the lower rates before we accept one of them.

Thanks!

WALLACE

Carson asked:


I heard that mortgage brokers drive Porches and make tons of money. By and large, how much does the average mortgage broker make?

KEN

Spunkfight asked:


I have an interest only mortgage with my mortgage lender but I would now like to let my house out.

I have been advised that if I let my house out I am obliged to let my mortgage provider know.

I don’t know what the repercussions of this would be if I did or didn’t tell them. How would they find out if I just let it out anyway? What would they do if they ever found out? If I meet their mortgage repayments they shouldn’t have a problem, should they?

Can anyone enlighten me on these matters?

TERRELL

Artist at Heart asked:


We have been pre-approved by a mortgage company. The mortgage company has recommended a real estate agent. I am a little leary of going with this real estate agent, however, because, being a first time home buyer, I need a lot of guidance. I am afraid that, being tied to the mortgage broker, the real estate agent might not fight to get us the best mortgage deal (if it happens to be with a company other than the original mortgage broker’s).

How do you go about getting a good mortgage deal?

ANTON

twister382836 asked:


My mom and sister are both named on the mortgage. Payments are still being made. My mom just passed and my sister does not have a job because she was caring for our ailing mother.

NORRIS

Ronaldo asked:


For example if my 1st mortgage is $1000 per month and i charge a rental income of $1000 per month, is it a wash? Or do i get the $1000 rental income added to my gross monthly income and have the $1000 mortgage payment added to my monthly liabilities?

MASON

Kate373 asked:


My parents bought their home 4 years ago at a 4% rate, which is due to change next year when their loan rate. With the market crunch and the new strict lending that’s bound to occur as a result of this, they are worried about what refinancing has in store for them. The good news is that they have flawless credit (they successfully removed their PMI, and they are early every month on their mortgage payments —and they pay an extra couple of hundred dollars than they should. Not to mention their credit card debt is very low (only a couple of thousand dollars). They’ve both been at their great paying jobs for over a decade; but they are still worried about whether they will be able to secure a decent fixed rate when their mandatory refinance is up. Any hope?

JOSH

Ash asked:


If you don’t mind my asking, I’m trying to figure out what a reasonable percent of my income is to be going towards a mortgage payment. My partner and I make around $6500 gross monthly, and I’m wondering what percent of that we could reasonably spend on a mortgage without getting in over our heads. We have no other debt, but have normal bills like utilities and car insurance. If you don’t mind could you please give me an idea of what you earn and what you put towards your mortgage? Or what percent of your gross income goes towards your mortgage payments?

Thanks so much!

MARSHALL