Posts Tagged ‘difference’

What is the difference between a mortgage and a home equity loan?

I own a home that is paid off but would like to take out a loan to fund some home improvements as well as help my parents pay off their home equity loan. Given this scenario can I take out a mortgage since mortgage rates are lower or am I limited to a home equity [...]

What is the difference between PMI and an 80/20 loan?

This ties back to my previous question, my friends are being told their monthly payments will be around $1200 for a $120K house using a 6.7% interest rate on a 30yr fixed. Seems impossible to me when comparing to amortization tables (I come up with 800/mo).
Some of the answers told me the explanation could [...]

Real estate tax deductions and credits, please explain the difference?

Mortgage interest is tax-deductible and I heard so is PMI (private mortgage insurance), does that mean you get that money back or that it is money that isn’t taxed? I have a 1200$ mortgage with a 150$ PMI cost per month. Can someone break this down?-thanks

What is the difference between Ford loans and FAFSA?

I know they are both federal loans but what makes them different? I have already applied and recieved acceptance for my fafsa but will I get more money if I apply for a Ford Loan?
Also will the ford loan be more expensive than FAFSA?

What is the difference between term life insurance and cash value life insurance. ?

which one is better if you are starting your own business.
also how much time you need to have to cash it out all the money from the term life insurance. Moreover, what are the advantages and disadvantages of both of these options?

Can someone explain the difference between using a mortgage broker, mortgage lender, & a bank for refinancing?

What are the benefits and drawbacks to each? We are refinancing our home.

What is the difference between secured and unsecured personal loans?

In my math project I have to explain the difference between these two types of loans when getting a car loan, and why I have to use an unsecured loan when the secured loan interest rates are lower. If someone could explain this to me, I would give them a best answer vote.

difference amortized housing loans and refinancing of arrears housing loans, what is the principles behind?

my housing loans is for 30 year amortized monthly. arrear for several months and want to restructure loan. what is the best
options. Difference between amortized housing loans and re-financing of default housing loans?

What’s the difference between home loan modification and mortgage refinancing?

home loan modification vs mortgage refinancing, are they the same thing?

What’s the difference between banking with a regular bank and credit union?

I was suggested to get a saving and checking account at a credit union and there is one in my city called american’s first credit union,my question is what is the difference between banking at a regular bank and a credit union?