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Interest Rates >Second Home Financing

You have returned every year to your favorite vacation area, and have finally decided to buy a second home in the special place where you enjoy your holidays. It is an excellent time to apply for a mortgage loan to make your purchase.

The climate for second home mortgages is the most favorable in years. Low interest rates and a recovering economy have attracted more buyers than ever before to purchase a second home for investment and vacation purposes. Many homeowners with a strong credit history have been able to qualify for a home equity loan at excellent rates, and have used their equity cash for down payment and closing costs on a second home.

Lending institutions are offering a wide range of affordable home loans. The rule of thumb is that a buyer can qualify for a loan amount based on 28 percent of their gross income. Often repeat buyers discover that they can borrow more than they assumed possible.

If you wish to take advantage of today's reasonable interest rates to purchase a second home, consult a real estate professional who can help to make your dream a reality.

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We (Sandy Kaplan and Sandy Mason) have been working as a team since 1992. One of us is a morning person, one a night person; between us, we keep your real estate goals on track. Our way of working is... "Tell us your goals, they're our goals too." We are dedicated to continuing education for ourselves and we enjoy educating you about the current real estate market, trends and the Santa Cruz Community. We have been selling real estate in Santa Cruz County for 25 and 30 years and love to use our experience to your benefit. Sandy Kaplan was president of the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors in 2005 and continues to stay involved in local, state and national real estate organizations. She is dedicated to serving our real estate industry. Sandy Mason is a naturalist and if you are looking for rural property, she loves to drive the winding mountains roads in her all wheel drive vehicle with you to find your dream hide-a-way.

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