Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Differences Between Mortgage Loans And Poor Credit Mortgages

By Chris Channing

A remortgage that is signed on with a poor credit history will be much different than the same remortgage with one who has a stellar credit rating and history of paying bills on time. Exactly what the differences are will vary, but in general there are things for anyone with poor credit to expect.

The first step in getting a bad credit remortgage is to lose the fear you may have of rejection. If you don't approach the situation with confidence, lenders will take note and be less likely to give you good rates, or even a loan at all! Take confidence even if you have bad credit, as there are lenders out there that work solely with poor credit. Odds are they have seen worse scores than your own.

While a remortgage can be used to take advantage of lower interest rates, it's rarely used to consolidate debts if you are a first time home buyer in good standing. A bad credit remortgage might be used to instead consolidate multiple debts into a single, consolidated debt. Lenders are able to give competitive rates, and home owners get a peace of mind.

Some like to use a bad credit remortgage to remodel their home. Lenders are not against this type of use of the funds, so long as you have a sturdy plan and a general idea of costs. Lenders like to see where the money is being routed so they are aware of what the money is going to be used for. Getting a quote from a remodeling team in this instance is ideal.

Refinancing your home with a remortgage is a solid step in saving money and raising capital for any number of projects. But because you are approved doesn't mean you can let the excitement cloud your judgment- do be aware of the fixed rate versus variable rate debate. Ideally, if the market is good, you will want a fixed rate. As it stands currently, now would be a good time to opt for a fixed rate while the economy is a bit in the dumps from the recent recession that hit.

Credit can be built rather quickly if you are doing well on your payments. Credit can increase drastically in as little as 20 months. Although it does seem like a long time when you have a project you want done, there are other sources of income you can make use of while you wait for your credit to rebound. That is, unless you find a remortgage that applies to you and brings down your monthly payments.

Final Thoughts

The lenders out there waiting to talk to you are vast. You certainly won't have any trouble finding lenders interested, but you will have to take the time to listen to each one individually and see what they can offer you and your family. - 29904

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