Archive for July, 2008

How do student loans affect a mortgage applicaton?

LadyLiberty asked: I have $60,000 in various student loans, but since consolidating my combined payment is only $300/month. I have no other debt. Do lenders view student loan debt differently due to the flexibility of the loans? Also, would they look more at the total amount of the debt or the monthly payment when determining the rate and loan amount?… Continue reading

What would happen if the US govt went bankrupt? How would that affect the typical American?

Yukidaruma1278 asked: I’m an American very concerned about this. What would happen to me should the govt go bankrupt?

Is bankruptcy possible under current circumstances?… Continue reading

I have a mortgage on one home, can I get a second mortgage to pay for another house?

TexasBound asked: I’m planning to relocate, but current owe a mortgage for $50k. I also have a bankruptcy on my record thats a couple of years old. I’d like to find new home in the state I choose to live in. Would I be able to get a second mortgage or refinance my current home in order to pay for a new one?… Continue reading

Bankrupt?

Trixi asked: My boyfriend has alot of debt and he is thinking about going bankrupt. Has anyone ever been bankrupt? is it as bad as it sounds?… Continue reading