http://www.mymortgagemission.com/mortgage/n53.html A second mortgage can give you cash for whatever your heart desires! en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Getting a second mortgage can give you cash for just about anything you can imagine... However, a number of people are getting second mortgages because they want to reinvest their equity into their biggest investment- their house. By getting a second mortgage and putting it back in their homes, homeowners are getting to enjoy all of the home improvements while also reaping the benefits of added value to their homes. Second Mortgage - reinvesting in your home Mortgage rates are so low now that it is cheaper now then ever before to borrow money from mortgage lenders. A mortgage company would be happy to secure a loan with your house as collateral... There are, in fact, a record amount of second mortgages that are being loaned these days because of the very low rates involved. With a second mortgage you can improve your home and add value by: Building a swimming pool Building a deck Landscaping Replacing an old roof Installing hurricane shutters Adding another room Remodeling your kitchen / bathroom Making your basement or garage into a functional room There are hundreds of things that you can do by getting a second mortgage. However, beware that you may have a clause in your original mortgage that says you have to pay an early payoff penalty/ This could be thousands of dollars. Before getting a second mortgage, review all your options. For instance, you may be able to purchase a pool with your credit card if you have low rates. This would be better than a second mortgage because you would be borrowing unsecured money while a if you can't pay back a second mortgage on time you could lose your house by default... Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT