Most lenders on the equity loan marketplace are legitimate
lenders; however, a few lenders are taking the less fortunate
for a ride. These unscrupulus lenders offer appealing loans, yet
fail to tell the borrower about hidden charges or "balloon"
charges. Hidden charges are often stripped from loans, since the
APR is a supposed security to borrower that weeds out hidden
fees.
"Equity Stripping" is one of the leading scams on the loan
marketplace. The lenders engaging in "equity stripping" will
often present to borrowers (too good to be real) deals, leading
them to believe that they are saving money. Thus, once the
borrower agrees to the contract, the lender will pose new
charges, high interest, and other fees that puts weight on the
borrower, until he or she breaks and fails to make payments on
the mortgage. The lender then repossesses the home, selling the
house for profit while the borrower is standing on the corner,
wondering where he will live next.
Thus, the Federal Government has provided information to help
borrowers avoid losing. Since equity stripping is becoming a
huge industry, the Fed's advise homeowners to watch out for
equity stripping, including paying attention to lenders that are
offering loans that reach above your wages.
The feds also advise borrowers to stay alert to "loan flipping,"
which is the process of switching loans regularly and requesting
larger amounts of cash on each refinance applied. If a lender is
pressuring you to sign an agreement, you will need to find
another lender, since pressuring borrowers is a surefire tip
that the lender is out to take you for a ride. You will also
want to consider PMI, which is personal mortgage insurance,
which is a requirement; however, few lenders attempt to charge
for additional coverage that is not needed. Thus, homeowners,
especially the less fortunate, should adhere to advice and read
details of any loan offered thoroughly.
About the author:
Emanuele Allenti is the owner of
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