Bad Credit Second Mortgage By The Numbers - part 2

by Mike Hamel

Credit scores (also known as FICO scores) range from 900 down to 300. A score of 680 or higher signifies good credit. A score between 620 and 680 will cause most mortgage lenders to take a harder look at a borrower. If the number is below 620, as Mr. Franks points out, the person falls in the bad credit range and is charged more for a bad credit second mortgage.

Closing costs - The closing costs associated with a bad credit second mortgage will be cheaper than refinancing a first mortgage. In addition to minor processing fees, some lenders may charge an up-front fee in the form of a percentage of the total loan amount (known as "points"). A borrower may also be able to pay points to lower the interest rate on the loan.

Term length - The longer the bad credit second mortgage, the lower the monthly payments but the more interest paid overall. The shorter the second mortgage, the higher the monthly payments but the total costs will be lower. It is in the borrower's best interest to choose the shortest possible term he or she can reasonably afford.

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Copyright (c) Mike Hamel

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