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Mortgage on a free and clear house..

I have a house that I bought last year after someone foreclosed on it. I paid cash for the house and it is not a expensive house. I bought the house for 11,101 and the apprasial I had done last year was at 25k.The question I have now is what would be the best type of loan to put on this, after my failed marriage I walked away with 23k in debt and used the cash I had on had to buy this house instead of paying down the debt, now I have the debt paid down to 16,000 from 23k less than a year ago and would like to put a loan on the house to pay off the rest. I bought the house in April of 2010 so I know I will probably need top wait till march to apply. Just seeing what route is best to go.Financially I had a chapter 7 BK in 2004, I make 50k ish a year and credit scores are hovering a little under 700 per myfico.com. I would like to get a loan to wipe the revolving debt out to be able to better get a nerw mortgage for a different house, I am owner occupied right now but I do have a renter living with me and I get 400/ month from them, if I get a new house they are willing to stay there on a year lease for 650/ month for the whole house. by julesa545454 from Detroit, Michigan. May 27th 2011 Reply


James Barath (JamesBarath)
#9 ranked lender in Indiana - 352 contributions

Since you've held title to aforementioned home for more than 12 months, a cash out refinance would be your best option. Normally, would advise to do an FHA insured home loan up to 85% of the value of the home. Due to the low loan amount you would be best served working with an actual bank. In that case, you will most likely be limited to 80% of the value of the home. Based on what you've stated that should be sufficient. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

May 28th 2011
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J Martin (jmarr91)
#10 ranked lender in Georgia - 25 contributions

When you visit your bank or mortgage broker's office, you would has them to explain the difference between the two types of loans. After a GOOD explanation, you would be able to make your decision based on your personal finances. Remember that a Home Equity Loan is USUALLY reported as a revolving credit. You stated that you wanted to pay down your debt. Search for the highest LTV that a bank will lend you.

May 27th 2011
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MIKE CONVIN (mconvin)
#6 ranked lender in Delaware - 202 contributions

hi there: If you'd like to contact me, I can go over different scenarios for you and let you decide. Mike 703 505 5300

May 27th 2011
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