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The Loans Issue The Loans Issue

The Loans Issue. Principles Discussed Debt Consolidation Loans Mortgage Loans Home Equity Loans Auto Loans Education Loans

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Page 1: The Loans Issue. Principles Discussed  Debt Consolidation Loans  Mortgage Loans  Home Equity Loans  Auto Loans  Education Loans

The Loans IssueThe Loans Issue

Page 2: The Loans Issue. Principles Discussed  Debt Consolidation Loans  Mortgage Loans  Home Equity Loans  Auto Loans  Education Loans

Principles DiscussedPrinciples Discussed

Debt Consolidation Loans Mortgage Loans Home Equity Loans Auto Loans Education Loans

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Debt Consolidation LoansDebt Consolidation Loans

Combine most or all current debt into a single new loan

Goals• Lower overall interest rate• Lower overall payment(s)

To be successful, consumer must change spending and saving habits

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Mortgage LoansMortgage Loans

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Understanding Mortgage LoansUnderstanding Mortgage Loans Long-term loan for purchase of a

property and/or house

The property or the house and land on which it is located serves as collateral for the loan

Foreclosure possible if payments are not made

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Understanding Mortgage PaymentsUnderstanding Mortgage PaymentsPrincipal

The loan balance

Interest Interest owed on that balance

Real Estate Taxes Taxes assessed by different government

agencies to pay for school construction, fire departments, etc.

Property Insurance Insurance coverage against theft, fire, disasters,

etc.

Principal The loan balance

Interest Interest owed on that balance

Real Estate Taxes Taxes assessed by different government

agencies to pay for school construction, fire departments, etc.

Property Insurance Insurance coverage against theft, fire, disasters,

etc.

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Fixed Rate MortgageFixed Rate Mortgage

Interest rate and payments remain essentially the same for the life of the loan

Very affordable when interest rates are low

Usually 15- or 30-year loan terms

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Adjustable Rate MortgageAdjustable Rate Mortgage

Interest rate and payments fixed for an initial period, then may be changed

Interest rates typically start low, but usually rise significantly

Can be useful if the borrower plans to sell early

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Kinds of MortgagesKinds of Mortgages

Interest-only Loans

Jumbo Loans

Assumable Mortgage

Construction Mortgage

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Home Equity LoansHome Equity Loans

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Home Equity LoansHome Equity Loans

A home’s equity is the collateral Home equity loan• One-time lump sum loan

Home equity line of credit (HELOC)• Revolving credit like a credit card• Amount and time limit set by lender• Interest rates and payment amounts vary

during life of loan Balance is payable when house is sold

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Auto LoansAuto Loans

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Understanding Auto LoansUnderstanding Auto Loans

Decide on the car you want Research on the internet Make sure your credit report is accurate Shop loan rates in a limited period of

time

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Shop for FinancingShop for Financing

Bank Internet Credit union Dealer Home equity loan

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Education Education LoansLoans

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Understanding Education LoansUnderstanding Education Loans

Apply for scholarships and grants before turning to loans

Loans must be repaid with interest Loans for consideration: • Student loans• Parent loans• Private education loans

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Education LoansEducation Loans

Stafford Loan

Perkins Loan

PLUS Loan

Private Education Loans

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Applying For LoansApplying For Loans

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Procedure Deadlines Expected Family Contribution www.fafsa.ed.gov

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QuestionsQuestions

First Command Educational Foundation1 FirstComm Plaza

Fort Worth, TX 76109-4999Toll Free: 1-877-872-8289

www.fcef.com