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Positive and Negative Aspects of ARMs

By Anita Koppens · 16 years ago

Changeable Interest Costs of Variable-Rate Mortgages Start Off Low but then Climb Would-be homeowners will find it less difficult to qualify for, or assume an adjustable-rate mortgage than a fixed-rate mortgage. Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), also ...

Tax Benefits and Home Ownership

By Anita Koppens · 16 years ago

Tax Deductions for Property Owners Include Mortgage Interest Write-offs Mortgage interest deductions are the ultimate tax benefits for homeowners, considering that unlike tenants, homeowners are permitted to deduct all mortgage interest unless their home loan ...

Purchasing a Second Home

By Anita Koppens · 16 years ago

When you are ready to buy your second home, it is important to understand how mortgage lenders perceive the risk. Generally, if you are ready to buy a second home you will have enough resources ...