6bits questioned: I inherited a large amount of money and someone mentioned getting into mortgage investments. I don’t know a thing about them. I already have my Roth IRA and other mutual funds going so I want to try something new but I don’t want to get taken advantage of.

Amie A questioned: I live in a three unit condo. The second unit is vacant (the owners went out 2 years ago) and the unit is in foreclosure. We (the condo association) needs to contact unit 2’s mortgage company for back payment of unpaid condo fees. How do I find out their mortgage company?

ounlopez questioned: Hi all,

I am plotting to buy a house with 5-10% down, but I want to remodel the kitchen and bedroom within the next two years. I expect this will add to the value of the house, making my loan-to-value ratio closer to 80/20. Do you reckon I should get a mortgage with an ARM, if it has a better rate, and then refinance once the remodeling is complete? Any…

eric_j_morton questioned: I bought a house a year ago and fixed it up while I was living n it. Now I want to buy a new house and rent my current one out. What are my options in getting a new mortgage; will it be a regular one or an investment mortgage?

Rich P questioned: How do CMO’s differ from any other mortgage-backed bundles? I know fannie mae finances primarily by selling the latter, so what is the benefit in CMO’s in comparison to them?

Charles C questioned: My building suffered hurt with a hail storm. The insurance company sent me a check made out to the mortgage company and to me. Now the Mortgage company is holding the funds and I can’t end the repairs needed. My mortgage payments are up to date.
The repairs are done, the Mortgage company inspected the repairs and they are holding the depreciation check. Would anyone know why?

hmmmmm questioned: I have an established relationship with Bank of America but there are several other smaller banks and lenders out there with better rates. What happens if you get a mortgage through a smaller bank or lender and they go bankrupt or get bought out by another company? Does it affect your mortgage rate? Is that the chance you take or is the rate locked in no matter what?

Mike questioned: Let me be specific: I have 130,000$ cash, but am unemployed. I received this money as an inheritance. I intend to buy a house with several floors and tenants. Is a mortgage possible in my case? My intention is to at first keep payments going for the mortgage through the revenue generated by the tenants. This will give me the time to get a new job. Would a bank…

BC questioned: I own a home that is paid off but want 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 loan. I’m not interested in HELOC’s.

Yumes questioned: What are some tips on finding a excellent mortgage broker?