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2008-03-21 09:29:12
Second Mortgage Rates: Finding Yourself the Lowest Second Mortgage Rate
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 When you go shopping for a new car, do you buy from the first lot that will do business with you?
Usually not. So why should shopping for the lowest second mortgage rate be any different?
There are literally hundreds of different second mortgage companies in the UK who will do business with you. If you are employed and own a home or flat in the UK, then you are usually considered a very good credit risk, even if you have some blemishes on your credit history. You need to come to terms with the fact that you are a desirable credit risk for a lender due to the fact that you have equity in your home.
As we said, there are literally hundreds of companies in the UK who will loan you money in the form of a second mortgage. Some companies will charge you an annual interest rate of 8-9%, which is decent and normal. Others will look to charge you an arm and a leg (sometimes upwards of a 20% interest rate for a second mortgage!) For this reason, you really need to shop around and find yourself the best deal.
Don't just call the companies up on the phone and ask for a quote. Get the quote in writing. Ask the loan company to include an outline of all applicable "fees" in the quote. Some companies will look to slip in hidden "fees" into the loan. You need all of this spelled out for you in advance.
Get at least 5-6 quotes. Ask how long the company has been in business for. Can you pay your loan back early without too much of a penalty? What is the maximum that you can borrow?
After that, do your own research. Search for the company using Google. See what other people are saying about them.
Don't rush into taking out a loan. Give it 2-3 weeks so that you really have time to do some proper research. This is a big decision, and even a 1/2 percent difference in the interest rate can save you thousands over the long-term.
Just get quotes from companies - don't let them actually process your application. This will involve pulling your credit history, and this can have a negative impact on your credit.
Second mortgages can be a very handy way of raising money to fix up your home or consolidate some of your debts. Don't just at the first company that makes you a loan offer though - shop around and realize that many companies will be interested in doing business with you.
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