Second mortgage refers to that mortgage loan, which involves a second lien on the property. This does not change the terms of the existing first mortgage. The rights carried by second mortgage are secondary in importance to those of first mortgage. That is in the event of a default the first mortgage is paid off first and then only the second mortgage will be dealt with.

Second mortgages are also called:

• Home equity loan (traditional home equity loan)
  
• Home improvement loan
  
• Home equity line of credit
  
• Debt consolidation loan

Benefits of second mortgage

• You can reduce your monthly payments by locking in lower interest rates
  
• You can tap the equity built into their homes and utilize the money for home improvements, college tuitions, etc.
• You can consolidate all their debts into one and pay it off using the second mortgage. After all, the rates of secured loans are a lot lower than the double-digit interest rates of unsecured loans.
  
• Second mortgage enables you to convert your adjustable rate mortgage into a fixed rate mortgage - giving predictable fixed payments until the loan is repaid.
  
• Helps you in eliminating mortgage insurance levied on their mortgage because the loan-to-value ratio will not exceed 80%.
  
• The line of credit allows you to use your cash as and when required; because expenses come unheralded.
  
• You can avoid a jumbo loan and the non-conforming tag associated with it. You can take out the same amount using a first within conforming limits and then a second mortgage for the remaining amount.

Points to remember

• Don't rush into a second mortgage. Give your home the time to appreciate and then tap its equity. The wait will be worth it because you can afford a bigger amount.
  
• Ask your lender to disclose the subordination policy, because most lenders don't like that, their serviced loans be second to some other loan.
  
• Beware of lenders peddling 125%home equity loans. They are very risky and
  involve very high interest rates.

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