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You’ve been making monthly mortgage payments for so long that
the checks almost write themselves.
But have you become financially complacent, failing to consider
ways to decrease your payments or overall debt?
Here are 5 secrets to paying off your mortgage in the shortest
possible time.
1. Get a Mortgage “Tune-Up” You take your car to your mechanic
several times a year to keep it in optimum running condition.
The same principle applies to your mortgage, according to Ron
Chicaferro, president of Thornburg Mortgage Home Loans, based in
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
“Homeowners really need to do a mortgage ‘tune-up’ at least once
a quarter,” he says. “To be a savvy homeowner today means more
than just locking in a low-interest rate. Borrowers need to know
if they’re paying too much for security they don’t need and if
their lender is charging them unnecessary fees. When it comes to
saving money, it pays to know when it’s right to refinance and
to ask lenders about innovative mortgage products that can
reduce monthly payments. There's nothing like a mortgage tune-up
to save homeowners cash.”
2. Pull the Switch As interest rates rise, homeowners with
adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs)—which have become increasingly
popular among consumers who want to keep monthly payments
low—may want to consider switching to a fixed-rate mortgage.
“The gap between long- and short-term rates has narrowed, making
even hybrid ARMs—which are fixed for an initial period—not as
good a deal as they used to be,” says Valerie Patterson, senior
editor of RealEstateJournal.com. “Now is a good time for
homeowners with adjustable rates to consider refinancing with a
fixed-rate mortgage.”
Of course, a great deal depends on how long you plan to remain
in your home, as well as the cost of refinancing, Patterson
notes.
3. Trouble in Paradise? Money problems and debt are key
contributors to today’s high divorce rate, and most families
take a financial hit after a couple parts company. As the
lawyers jockey for position, a critical question emerges: Who
gets the house? (And the mortgage payments…)
“If you own a home, the mortgage is likely your most significant
monthly payment,” says Brad Stroh, co-CEO of the San Mateo,
California-based Freedom Financial Network, LLC, a company that
specializes in debt resolution services. “Be certain you
understand how you’ll resolve monthly mortgage payments and how
you’ll divide the home’s value—whether one partner buys out the
other now or the home is to be sold after children are grown.”
4. The Early Bird Catches the Penalty If you receive a sudden
windfall and decide to pay off your entire mortgage earlier than
planned, make sure there is no penalty for doing so. You always
want to secure a mortgage that specifies there will be no
penalty for paying it off early, but if you happened to miss
this clause in the contract—something you’ll definitely want to
avoid in the future—think twice before writing a check.
Speak with a certified financial planner—someone with nothing to
gain from whatever decision you make—to determine the best way
to handle this situation.
5. When the Unexpected Happens… If you suddenly lose your job or
suffer an illness that will create a temporary hardship, it may
be difficult to keep up with mortgage payments. Protect your
investment—and prevent foreclosure—by working out a forbearance
agreement with your lender.
“A forbearance agreement allows for a temporary change, such as
lowering—or, in some cases, eliminating—your payments for a
specified period of time,” says Andrew Housser, Stroh’s partner
and co-CEO. “In order to agree to this, your lender must be
convinced that your hardship is temporary and that you will be
able to get back on track in the future. Otherwise, they may
view forbearance as merely delaying the inevitable.”
Other options, according to Housser, are:
• A loan modification, which serves as a permanent change in
terms.
• A “deed in lieu,” which lets you offer the deed to your home
to prevent foreclosure.
• Sale of your home.
• Refinancing your mortgage for a lower interest rate or monthly
payment.
Don’t make the mistake that will cost you your home: saying
nothing and defaulting on payments.
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families with mortgages by making their monthly repayments more
manageable and decreasing their overall debt and total interest
paid over the life of their mortgage. Mortgage Relief is a
mortgage refinance provider that it part of Australia’s largest
Debt Relief™ organization. Visit Mortgage Relief on the web at
http://www.mortgagerelief.com.au or contact them directly on
1300 789 014.
About the author:
Rob Sallay