Got a home equity loan 13 months @ 7 1/2 %. Where can I go to check to see what the current rate is.?

Is it possible to get another equity loan at a lower rate to pay off the 7 1/2% one.

what happens in a home equity default when the 1st mortgage is current?

If I can not pay a home equity line of credit with one bank but I continue to pay the 1st mortgage what action does the home equity line of credit holder take? Both loans are up to date, but I will be unable to pay the HELOC much longer. I do not live in [...]

Mortgage Rates Decline; Current 30-Year Fixed Rate is 4.84%

Mortgage Rates Decline; Current 30-Year Fixed Rate is 4.84% RISMEDIA, February 25, 2010—The 30-year fixed mortgage rate on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace is currently 4.84%, up five basis points from 4.79% compared to this same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage peaked over the weekend at 4.95%–the highest rates have… Read more on RISMedia Real [...]

Current Home Loan Rates

The present home loan interest rates continue to generate much discussion and excitement among professionals involved in the real estate industry. The current low home loan interest rate is beneficial to real estate agents, mortgage lenders, home appraisers and inspectors, tax advisers, homeowners, and economists. Compared almost with any time in the last decades, terms [...]

Can I transfer an existing home equity loan, attached to my current residence to a new residence?

I took a home equity loan out a while ago and in this market, my equity has dropped considerably. If I were to sell my home, I could pay off my 1st mortgage, but I’d still have a balance of about $30,000-$50,000 on the 2nd mortgage. Do lenders transfer 2nd mortgages to a new home?