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Mortgages. Short Term Advice

Published on: 27/08/2024

There are some new types of home loans coming onto the market which are being advertised at present. Several of the mortgage companies are offering variation of them and they are being marketed as “lifetime” loans. So might this be the end of the short-term mortgage? Not necessarily so, it appears that there are still bargains out there for those prepared to shop around. Mortgage brokers usually advise discounted short term mortgages and advise clients to regularly shop ar...

Balloon Mortgages Explained

Published on: 08/08/2024

A balloon mortgage is a loan that is provided for a short period of time for a set amount of money. Balloon mortgages will often involve periodic payments that are made at a fixed interest rate. During this period, the loan may not be amortized. The balance of the loan has to be paid in full at a specific time.