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Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

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cusesoftie
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Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

I went on Mortgages For Less and learned about all the mortgage options available to me. I had never heard of a balloon loan before. I guess that is a good choice for smaller loans and if you’re going to get a lump sum in the future. Anyone have any personal experiences to share with this type of loan?

Posted 9/22/06 6:26 AM
 
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kerrycec03
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Kerry

Re: Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

the site isn't coming up, do you have another link?

Posted 9/22/06 10:34 AM
 

MegZee
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Meaghan

Re: Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

I would say dont do it.

Posted 9/22/06 10:38 AM
 

MrsBlueSash
Love my sailor

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Christian

Re: Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

I second not a good idea...many are the beginning of the road leading to forclosureland.

Posted 9/22/06 11:08 AM
 

Beth
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Beth

Re: Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

I wouldn't do one on a car- and def not on a house

there are so many other options this days- you should to talk to a mortgage banker/broker - websites are great for info- but talking to a live person is always better

if you want- I can FM you my DH email- he has helped alot of people on this board and LIW- he is happy to answer questions

Posted 9/22/06 11:18 AM
 

ckone
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Re: Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

Not a good idea and I believe that you will either end up paying PMI or points. Do the right thing from the beginning. If you want a "cheaper" option go with a 40 year fixed.

Posted 9/22/06 9:10 PM
 

bikramaddict
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Re: Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

wouldn't do it if i were you. i suggest buying mortgages for dummies. i found it very helpful.

Posted 9/24/06 7:23 PM
 

kaklesmay
Love my baby boy!

Member since 9/05

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Kim

Re: Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

We were going to do one. The balloon was due after 15 years and there is no way in heck we would still own the house by then so it was a good option for us.

If you plan on selling the house before its due it would just get paid off with the proceeds.

Posted 9/25/06 4:05 PM
 

november12003
Love my boys...

Member since 5/05

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Jenn

Re: Anyone Have Any Balloon Loan Experience?

We did this with our home equity loan. It's priced as a 30 year loan (with a lower interest rate), with a balloon payment due at 15 years. We know we won't be there for 15 years, so it was a good option for us.

Posted 9/25/06 4:40 PM
 
 

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