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The interest rate is low and the monthly payments fit nicely into your budget, but you could use some extra money. In one variation, the bank will buy the house outright and then act as a landlord. Technically, home equity has a zero rate of return and is not liquid. Islamic Sharia law prohibits the payment or receipt of interest, home equity loan meaning that Muslims cannot use conventional mortgages.

Offset mortgages allow deposits to be counted against the mortgage loan. The Federal Trade Commission urges you to be aware of these loan practices to avoid losing your home.

In the US, foreign nationals due to their unique situation face Foreign National mortgage conditions. In most jurisdictions, a lender may foreclose the mortgaged property if certain conditions - principally, non-payment of the mortgage loan - occur.

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