Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Underwater Mortgages

An underwater mortgage situation is when a property owner chooses to refinance an existing mortgage. Lenders may offer the option of borrowing on the existing equity in the property. In some instances, this can be a workable option, assuming there is a large amount of equity built up. However, if the amount of equity is relatively small, this solution can quickly lead to a level of debt on the property that exceeds the current market value. When this takes place, the property owner is essentially in an underwater mortgage situation

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