Texas Mortgage Loans

Texas mortgage loans are very popular and useful for a variety of purposes. In the form of a debt consolidation loan, a new mortgage can help get homeowners out from under mounting bills. Texas mortgage loans are also a popular way to pay for improvements that increase the livability and market value of homes.

According to the May 2006 Economic Outlook put out by Freddie Mac, “…cash-out (mortgage loans), a major source for home improvement funds, remained at a high level: 88 percent of families who refinanced in the first quarter also converted part of their accumulated home equity into cash or consolidated their mortgage debt.”

Texas mortgage loans are easier to get than other forms of borrowing since the loan is secured by tangible property. They come at lower interest rates than other forms of borrowing such as credit cards or unsecured loans and have some great tax advantages not available on other forms of borrowing.

“If you find yourself in need of a sum of money, whether it's to renovate your home, purchase a new car or consolidate debt, a home equity loan can be a very smart financial tool.” - Everyone’s Money Book

Turning home equity into cash makes more sense than borrowing against the value of your life insurance policy. Such a withdrawal will be deducted from the face value of the policy, thus depriving your beneficiaries. A mortgage loan is smarter than drawing on your retirement funds. If you don’t pay the money back in five years, the IRS will assess taxes and penalties. And a mortgage loan is way better than borrowing from family and friends.