Chicago, Illinois based Mortgage Broker Herb Levin reveals mortgage refinancing secrets at a new web site that is full of free reports, a home buying guide and free mortgage calculators. The site is designed to give Illinois residents all the facts about mortgage refinancing so they can make an educated decision when obtaining a mortgage.

Chicago, IL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/18/2010 -- It seems like everyone in Illinois is jumping on the mortgage refinancing bandwagon. Maybe you're thinking about it yourself? After all, with rates as low as they are, the promise of lowering your monthly payments, sometimes significantly, is a great attraction for many homeowners.

But before you sign on the dotted line, there are a few things you should know about the way refinancing works so you don't make a mistake that could wind up costing you big time.

"With refinancing as popular as it is right now, Illinois residents have to be even more careful about shopping for the best loan," says Herb Levin, a Northbrook, Illinois based mortgage consultant. "Even the most attractive offer can wind up being a disaster once you realize how much the loan is really costing you."

Herb Levin offers these tips when considering refinancing:

* You should get a significantly lower rate for refinancing to make sense. Don't rush to refinance unless it's truly worth your while. If you're working with a mortgage broker rather than going it alone, you can be assured that they're bringing you the best offers out there. If you're going it alone, you'll have to do the legwork for yourself.

* Consolidating unsecured debt with a refinance loan can be a dangerous idea. You may not be in financial trouble now, but if in a few years things change, instead of simply missing a credit card payment or two, you'll now be in danger of losing your home as well.

* Your credit score counts... big time. If you've had credit problems in the past like a bankruptcy, it might make sense to wait a while for your credit score to recover before trying to refinance. Most lenders make it hard for people with less than perfect credit to get the best deals. But, again, if you choose to let an expert like a mortgage broker get involved in the process, they can often find loan options that most homeowners didn't even know existed - which can save you thousands over the long haul.

Northbrook, Illinois - based mortgage expert Herb Levin specializes in providing mortgage information to Illinois residents that allows them to make informed decisions about their mortgage financing options and learn the insider secrets that can save them thousands of dollars over the life of their loan.

Herb Levin is available for interviews and will welcome all your mortgage related questions.

Call (847) 790-3056 for a Free No-Obligation Consultation or visit http://homeloanspro.net

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Chicago, IL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/11/2007 -- Chicago, Illinois based Mortgage Broker Herb Levin reveals mortgage secrets at a new web site that is full of free reports, a home buying guide and free mortgage calculators. The site is designed to give the self-employed and other Illinois residents all the facts so they can make an educated decision when obtaining a mortgage.

There's no denying that there are tons of benefits that go along with being self-employed. But along with the freedom of being your own boss, most Chicago residents probably thought one of the things they wouldn't have much choice about is their mortgage. After all, mortgage lenders are traditionally hard on self-employed borrowers, right? Not necessarily.

In fact, says Herb Levin, a Loan Officer with Eagle Home Loans, it might actually be easier to get a mortgage when you're self-employed. If you know where to look, that is.

"What most people don't know is that many lenders are eager to work with self-employed borrowers," "And because of the unique loans they offer that are designed specifically for entrepreneurs, you might actually wind up going through less hassle during the process than your neighbor, who depends on the good graces of a boss for his livelihood."

Here are some quick pointers on shopping for a loan when you're self-employed:

*Look for lenders that will let you verify your income in ways that don't require tax returns or pay stubs. Bank statements, for example, can be much better indicators of cash flow.

*Explore no-doc loans. No-doc means what it sounds like – you don't have to provide all of the supporting documentation most borrowers do. You simply tell the lender what your income is. You'll usually need good credit scores or a larger down payment for this type of loan.

*Get your accountant to sign off on a profit-loss statement. Some lenders can use these as "verification" of your income from self-employment. This should be a simple thing to put together, especially if you have an accountant prepare your taxes every year.

*Ask the experts. Entrepreneurs don't have the time to shop around for lenders who offer these kinds of loans. So do what you would do in your business. Ask an expert. Mortgage brokers have access to dozens of lenders and mortgage products many people don't even know exist. They can streamline the process and make it easy to get the home you want, at a price you can afford.

Chicago, Illinois - based mortgage expert Herb Levin specializes in providing information to Illinois residents that allows them to make informed decisions about their mortgage financing options and learn the insider secrets that can save them thousands of dollars over the life of their loan.

Herb Levin is available for interviews and will welcome all your mortgage related questions.

Call (773) 604-7026 for a Free No-Obligation Consultation or visit

http://www.homeloanspro.net

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm