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		<title>Looking At Your Home&#8217;s Equity Differently.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Begert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I often ask new clients what they think their home is worth. Not surprisingly, the answers I get back are usually overly-optimistic. Nonetheless, these clients often have a very strong sense of how much their home is worth to them. In fact, I find that people who come to me looking for reverse mortgages are particularly good at separating the intrinsic value of their home from its market value.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I often ask new clients what they think their home is worth. Not surprisingly, the answers I get back are usually overly-optimistic. Nonetheless, these clients often have a very strong sense of how much their home is worth to them. In fact, I find that people who come to me looking for reverse mortgages are particularly good at separating the intrinsic value of their home from its market value.</p>
<p>Despite the constant movements in real estate prices, the inherent value that a home has to a borrower is usually much higher than market value. Our homes are more than cinder blocks and wood. They often represent the very essence of our lifestyles and are the places that give us the most comfort. The value of these aspects of our home cannot be quantified in the open market. For many individuals, these inherent aspects of our homes represent the most important and meaningful parts of a home that can&#8217;t be value through an appraisal or sale of the home.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, the market price of a reverse mortgage borrower is largely secondary. These individuals usually are not planning to sell their home any time soon and the fair market value of their home is only relevant in as much as it determines how much they can borrow in a reverse mortgage. The real issue that these borrowers contend with is how to properly allocate their retirement assets. These borrowers understand that having a majority of their retirement assets tied up in one place may not be the most conservative and effective strategy for their retirement savings. These individuals usually are keenly aware that their home equity is most efficiently put to use when its considered a part of their overall retirement planning.</p>
<p>As the old saying goes, &#8220;You can&#8217;t take it with you&#8221;. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean you should squander it away either. Prudent borrowers incorporate their reverse mortgage proceeds into their overall retirement plan to maintain or increase their standard of living throughout the entirety of their retirement years. What you do with reverse mortgage proceeds is entirely up to you. However borrowers are best advised to plan carefully and think holistically.</p>
<p>Seniors who carefully consider their overall financial picture and include their home equity in their retirement planning are more likely to live comfortably during their later years. Seniors who ignore their home equity are missing one of the largest pieces of their retirement puzzle. Although these loans are not appropriate for everyone under every circumstance, if your home consists of a large part of your net worth, you should definitely think about reverse mortgages and how they may help your retirement planning.</p>
<p>If eliminating pesky monthly mortgage bills, freeing up additional cash and owning your home for the rest of your life fits into your retirement plans, then looking into a reverse mortgage may make sense for you. You would be wise to investigate this flexible financing vehicle closely. You may be shocked at what a reverse mortgage can do for you.</p>
<p>Looking for more information on a <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2a2e89b">reverse mortgage calculator</a> or <a href="http://tinyurl.com/38wdk7h">calculators</a>? Then make sure to check out Tim Begert&#8217;s online resources.</p>
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		<title>Refinance Your Florida Home Before Rates Go Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Begert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's never been a better time to refinance your Florida home. With a myriad of options available and interest rates at an all time low, closing costs can be quickly recovered by lower monthly mortgage payments. If you've been thinking of refinancing but waiting for the right time, now is the time to act.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s never been a better time to refinance your Florida home. With a myriad of options available and interest rates at an all time low, closing costs can be quickly recovered by lower monthly mortgage payments. If you&#8217;ve been thinking of refinancing but waiting for the right time, now is the time to act.</p>
<p>Would you like to reduce your monthly mortgage payments? Would you like to make some repairs to your home? How about just getting a little extra cash in your pocket to enjoy life a little more? If any of this sounds attractive to you, you might want to think about refinancing today.</p>
<p>Reverse mortgages may also be an attractive option for you if you qualify. If you are 62 or older and own your home or have a low mortgage balance, you may want to think about one of these loans. These products are becoming more consumer-friendly every day and are inexpensive options for many seniors. You don&#8217;t need to have an income or a good credit score to qualify, so if eliminating your monthly mortgage payments or putting extra cash in your pocket seems attractive to you, take a look at reverse mortgages.</p>
<p>As long as you continue to use the home as your primary residence, you do not need to make monthly payments on a reverse mortgage. You simply need to continue to live in the home and keep your mortgage and taxes current. Once the borrowers die or move out of the home, the loan will become due. These are a fantastic option for seniors who have an existing mortgage and are seeking to eliminate their monthly mortgage payments for good.</p>
<p>Another important aspect of reverse mortgages is that you can never owe more than your home is worth. The non-recourse nature of these loans means that if your property value declines below the value of the home, you are not required to pay the difference. This means you don&#8217;t ever have to worry about leaving a debt to your heirs. If you die and the loan balance exceeds the value of the home, your heirs can simply satisfy the loan obligation by turning the home over to the bank. Of course, they can also choose to repay the loan or refinance it with a regular mortgage if they&#8217;d like.</p>
<p>The ways you can use a reverse mortgage are practically limited only by your imagination. These loans are very flexible and allow you to receive your money almost any way you desire. In addition, you can use the proceeds from a reverse mortgage for almost anything you desire. You can buy a vacation home, a gift for the grandchildren or even take a cruise. What you do with your money is completely up to you.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a homeowner, it&#8217;s a fantastic time to consider refinancing your home mortgage. Remember that although interest rates are at historic lows now, they won&#8217;t be that way forever. By refinancing you could save yourself and incredible amount of money in the long run. So don&#8217;t delay and call your mortgage broker today to find out what your options are.</p>
<p>Looking for more information on a <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2a2e89b">reverse mortgage lenders association</a> or <a href="http://tinyurl.com/38wdk7h">lowest mortgage rate refinance</a>? Then make sure to check out Tim Begert&#8217;s online resources.</p>
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