Beware of Balloon Mortgages This is a mortgage where the one payment, usually the last one is bigger than any other payments. Balloon Mortgages are usually set up like a regular 30 year mortgage except that at some date in the future, a large balloon payment will be due. The balloon payment is typically the entire balance of the mortgage. The due date of the balloon payment … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Interest Only Mortgage
Do You Know the Pros and Cons of Interest Only Mortgage? Has any lender ever told you the Interest Only Mortgage was like a double-edged sword? It can help you achieve your dream of owning a home more easily, but it also can create a financial hardship for those who don’t fully understand what’s involved. In the attempt to lure potential homebuyers, the lenders have come up … [Read more...]
What are “interest only” mortgages?
Basic Concept What are "interest only" mortgages? Mortgages are considered to be “interest only” if your monthly payment does not cover the entire loan payment due, that is the mortgage interest and a payment to decrease the loan principal. Every month you are paying the interest only and this means that the loan is literally not going away. The purpose of setting up an … [Read more...]
Introduction To Level II Stock Quotes
Introduction To Level II Quotes What Is Level II? Level II is essentially the order book for Nasdaq stocks. When orders are placed, they are placed through many different market makers and other market participants. Level II will show you a ranked list of the best bid and ask prices from each of these participants, giving you detailed insight into the price action. Knowing … [Read more...]
How to Use Level II Stock Quotes for Day Trading?
How to Use Level II Stock Quotes for Day Trading NASDAQ's Level II stock quotes gives you an advantage for decision making in the stock market. It gives day traders split second changes in the marketplace while tracking brokerage firms and electronic communication networks' buying and selling activity. Familiarize Yourself With the Level II Screen Step 1 See the three … [Read more...]