MHQ - Mortgage HeadQuarters

While the thought of obtaining a mortgage can seem daunting, the idea of owning your own home makes all the hassle worth it! And with the right mortgage lender by your side, guiding you and answering any questions you might have along the way, it's really not as difficult of a process as you might think. Mortgage Headquarters of Missouri, Inc. makes it easy for our clients to close a loan. With over 20 years in business, we have the knowledge to help you through the process with surprising ease. Here are just a few of the mortgage programs we can help you with! FHA Loans An FHA loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FHA does not loan money to borrowers, rather, it provides lenders protection through mortgage insurance (MIP) in case the borrower defaults on his or her loan obligations. Available to all buyers, FHA loan programs are designed to help creditworthy low-inco...

Taking out a second mortgage on your home used to carry some stigma with it – a sign that you were in financial trouble. But today, the ability to borrow money against your property is considered one of the biggest advantages of owning a home. A second mortgage is essentially a loan secured by your home or another piece of property with a first mortgage. The second mortgage allows the homeowner to tap into his or her equity to pay for college tuition, essential home improvements, pay off credit card balances or other pressing financial needs. Qualifying for a Second Mortgage Because there is more risk involved with a second mortgage, the lender's conditions are usually more stringent, the term is shorter and the interest rate is higher than for the first mortgage. In the event of default, the holder of the second mortgage is subordinate to the first. To qualify for a second mortgage, your credit must be in good standing and you must be able to document your income. An app...