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Texas Land Trusts Directory: Introduction Maincontent Local Navigation print friendly search Regulations Publications Outdoor Learning Kids Game Warden Grants Get Involved Shop FAQ Calendar Español Experience Texas Fishing & Boating State Parks & Destinations Hunting & Wildlife Land & Water Doing Business Home Land & Water Land Private Tltc Dir Texas Land Trusts About Texas Land Trusts Starting a Land Trust Texas Land Trust Directory Foreword Listing Regional Index About the Texas Land Trust Council ( TLTC ) TLTC Board of Directors and Honorary Council News 2004 TLTC Conference Speech Bulletin Board TLTC Publications Land Trust Resources Texas Land Trusts Top 1-Million Mark in Acres Conserved Texas Land Trusts Directory: Introduction Texas Land Trust Directory A land trust is a local, state or regional nonprofit organization directly involved in protecting land for its natural, recreational, scenic, historical or productive value. Texas landowners have a variety of options available to them which can preserve and protect the special qualities of their property. The land trust organizations in this directory work with landowners to help them meet their long-term land use objectives. These organizations may be willing to purchase land or accept donated properties and easements for conservation purposes. These tools can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the property owner. Land trusts have varying conservation objectives. Some work in specific geographic areas, or concentrate on protecting different natural or cultural features; many provide technical assistance and educational programming about land conservation. Also listed in this directory are organizations in Texas that advise property owners on their land conservation options, but do not accept land donations or manage conservation easement agreements. Land trusts are a creative answer to today's land conservation challenges. They offer a flexible, cooperative and effective approach to land conservation. Land trusts are the fastest growing conservation movement today, with new land trusts forming at an average rate of more than one per week. America's 1,200 plus land trusts protect millions of acres of farms, ranches, wetlands, wildlife habitat, urban parks, forests, watersheds, coastlines and river corridors. Contact Us | Help | Accessibility | Media | Site Policies | Complaints | Intranet | State of Texas | TRAILS Search | TexasOnline | Compact with Texans Texas Parks and Wildlife Department , 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744 Toll Free: (800) 792-1112, Austin: (512) 389-4800 Content of this site © Texas Parks and Wildlife Department unless otherwise noted. Last modified: July 29, 2005, 4:38 pm

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Home Equity Conversions: Reverse Mortgages Home Equity Conversions: Reverse Mortgages Authors: Celia Ray Hayhoe, Ph.D, CFP®, Family Resource Management Cooperative Extension Specialist and Stacey Williamson, Graduate Assistant; Virginia Tech Publication Number 354-025, Posted April 2004 Many senior adults are finding it hard to live on their fixed retirement incomes and are looking for ways to supplement those incomes. For some, the largest asset they own is their home, but they do not want to sell their home and move. For these individuals, there is an option called Home Equity Conversion (HEC). One type of home equity conversion is a reverse mortgage. The equity or cash value of the house is used to provide income to repay the loan. All reverse mortgage options are not the same. They have different eligibility requirements, income amounts, timing of payments, interest rates, and/or initial costs. Homeowners should compare the different options, keeping in mind their goals and needs. Advantages The value of your house, not your income, is used to determine eligibility. You can receive a lump sum, a line of credit, or a monthly amount, without having to make a monthly repayment. You do not have to sell your home and move, and can continue to live in the same familiar surroundings. You do not have to worry about losing your home to foreclosure since the payments are made out of your equity in the home, not from your income. The loan must be repaid when the house is no longer used as your personal residence. However, the lender can only look to the proceeds from the sale of the house for repayment. They cannot go to your heirs if the house sells for less than what was borrowed. Money can be used for any purpose. You must attend a free HECM/HUD approved counseling session to see if this type of mortgage is right for you. Disadvantages Interest for a reverse mortgage is compounded, and cannot be deducted on income taxes until you repay it. The income you receive decreases the equity in your home, and the equity may not be adequate for your future needs or for your estate. Interest rates and initial costs (application fees, points and closing costs) are usually higher for a reverse mortgage than for other equity loans. Income ends when you sell your home or no longer use it as a principal residence. Payments may affect Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid payments. You must attend a free HECM/HUD approved counseling session. This may add time to the process of obtaining a loan. You may need to pay off your existing mortgage out of the proceeds of your reverse mortgage. You will be required to maintain the house, pay the taxes, and carry property insurance. Eligibility You could be eligible if you own your own home, use the home as your principal residence, and are at least 62 years of age. You must also have adequate equity in the home. A lender looks at the equity in the home plus any expected appreciation or depreciation in the value of the home to calculate a base amount. The costs associated with any reverse mortgage loan (application fees, interest rates, closing costs, initial charges, sales commissions, and homeowner's insurance) also must be considered. All reverse mortgages currently available in Virginia require homeowner's insurance. The lender and the homeowner must work together to determine the type of payment, the payment amount, and the time period. This is determined not only by the calculations of the base amount by the lender, but also by keeping your goals and financial needs in mind. Income Income from a reverse mortgage is not taxable, and will not affect Medicare eligibility or benefits. But the added income can affect both Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid eligibility and benefits for Virginia residents. Confused? A home equity conversion is not a home equity loan! Home-equity loans require that a homeowner has enough income to pay back the loan, and the payments are made in monthly amounts. A home-equity loan would not work for the majority of senior adults who are living on limited fixed incomes and who could not afford a loan payment. Example A wide variety of loan options are available depending upon your age, the amount of equity available, the time period of the loan, and the way payments are disbursed. For example, Mary Jones, a 75-year-old widow whose home is her principal residence, is looking at a ten-year reverse mortgage that will provide her with additional monthly income of approximately $450. At the end of the ten years the monthly income payment will stop. But because her loan is through an insured lender (loans offered by HUD approved lenders have government guarantees), the loan will not have to be repaid until she sells the home, moves, or dies. Home Equity Conversion Checklist These questions can to help you determine if you are eligible for a home equity conversion (HEC). YES NO 1. Are you 62 years of age or older? _____ _____ 2. Is your mortgage paid off in full or nearly so? _____ _____ 3. Do you use your home as your primary residence? _____ _____ If you have answered yes to questions 1 through 3, you might want to consult with an HEC lender for specific information. The following questions will help to determine if you are eligible for a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) home equity conversion. A HUD-HEC is similar to other HECs but with additional requirements for the property and residents. 4. Is your home a single-family dwelling? _____ _____ 5. Will your home probably meet HUD minimum property standards? _____ _____ 6. Is your family income less than 80% of area median? _____ _____ If you have answered yes to questions 1 through 6; you might want to consult with a HUD-HEC lender for specific information. The following is a list of HEC/Reverse mortgage programs. FHA - HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) Guaranteed by FHA/HUD Flexible Income Payment Option Growing Line of Credit Maximum Lending Limit - $ 280,749 Cash Account Flexible Income Payment Options Growing Line of Credit Higher Equity Release Options No Maximum Lending Limit HomeKeeper by Fannie Mae Guaranteed by Fannie Mae Line of Credit Options Maximum Lending Limit - $ 322,700 Zero Point Cash Account Closing Costs Limited Minimum Draw at Closing Required Interest Rate Cap No Maximum Lending Limit The following lenders offered HEC/Reverse mortgages as of March 2004: Mortgage Capital Investors Equity Division 6571 Edsall Road Springfield, VA 22151 (703) 941-0711 East West Mortgage - HECM, HK, CA 4321 Northview Drive Bowie, MD 20716 (866) 9REVERSE [(866) 973-8377] (301) 809-1568, ext. 225 Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corp. (Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers, FSB) - HECM, HK, CA (800) 368-3254 Reverse Mortgages of the Mid-Atlantic - HECM, HK, CA (800) 745-0102 Suntrust 564 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 431-4876 Fidelity & Trust Mortgage, Inc. - HECM, HK, CA 7229 Hanover Parkway Suite C Greenbelt MD 20770 (703) 273-3797 (800) 458-4624 People's Choice Mortgage - HECM, HK, CA (757) 564-8596 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - HECM, HK (888) 292-1180 Inclusion on this list of lenders does not imply endorsement by Virginia Cooperative Extension, nor does omission from this list imply a lack of endorsement. Home Equity Conversion Comparison Worksheet Name of Lender Features Payment Option: ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- Lump Sum Option Line of Credit Option Monthly Benefit Option APR (Annual Percentage Rate) Time Period Application Costs Closing Costs Sales Commissions Insurance Costs Other Initial Charges For More Information AARP Home Equity Information Center 601 E. Street NW Washington D.C. 20004 (202) 638-2863 http://www.aarp.org/revmort/ Reverse Mortgage Money (866) 363-1914 requestinfo@reversemortgagemoney.com American Credit Counselors Tudor Square, Ste. 10 211 Roanoke St. Christiansburg, VA 24073 (800) 926-0042 virginia@cccsswva.org http://www.americancredit.org HECM Counseling National Center for Home Equity Conversion 360 Robert Street North Suite 403 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 222-6775 People Incorporated 1173 W Main St Abingdon, VA 24210-2428 (540) 623-9000 HECM Counseling Original authors: Patricia Gorman, graduate assistant, and Kathleen Parrott, former Extension housing specialist, Virginia View this document in PDF format Visit Virginia Cooperative Extension

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Members 1st Federal Credit Union - Home Equity Loan Rates Thursday, December 29, 2005 Home | About M1 | Contact Us Events | News | What's New Online Services Deposit Accounts Loans Rates Business Services Investing Membership Locations Loan Rates Deposit Account Rates VISA Credit Card Rates Disclosures Vehicle Loans Mortgages Home Equity Loans Student Loans Variable Rate Loans Luxury Loans Miscellaneous Loans Calculators Home Equity Loan Rates Printer Friendly Format Members 1st can help with quick, convenient, low-cost financingfor the purchase of new and used automobiles, passenger vans and pickup trucks. All rates are expressed as ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATES. Rates are subject to change without notice. Loan rates as low as those listed beloware effective Thursday, December 29, 2005 Home Equity Loan Up to 80% Equity * Term Loan Amount = $60,000 APR Loan Amount 12 Months 4.74 5.24 24 Months 4.99 5.49 36 Months 4.99 5.49 48 Months 5.74 5.99 60 Months 5.74 5.99 84 Months 6.14 6.24 120 Months 6.14 6.24 180 Months 6.49 6.74 Payment Buster 6.64 6.74 Home Equity Loan Up to 100% Equity * Term APR 12 Months 5.99 24 Months 6.24 36 Months 6.24 48 Months 6.74 60 Months 6.74 84 Months 6.99 120 Months 6.99 Land Loan Up to 80% Equity Term Loan Amount = $60,000 APR Loan Amount 12 Months 4.74 5.24 24 Months 4.99 5.49 36 Months 4.99 5.49 48 Months 5.74 5.99 60 Months 5.74 5.99 84 Months 6.14 6.24 120 Months 6.14 6.24 144 Months 6.49 6.74 Land Loan Up to 90% Equity Term APR 12 Months 5.74 24 Months 5.99 36 Months 5.99 48 Months 6.49 60 Months 6.49 84 Months 6.74 120 Months 6.74 * Home Equity Loan rates are for primary residences only (consult your loanofficer for rental property rates). Your rate my vary from what is listed and will be determined by your individual credit profile and Loan to Value. All rates reflect a .20% reduction for Payroll Deduction /Direct Deposit / Auto Transfer. Savings insured by the National Credit Union Administration Equal Housing Lender Equal Opportunity Lender Fraud & Security Center ©2004 Members 1st Federal Credit Union Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Internet Terms of Usage Privacy Statement

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Punta Gorda Florida Real Estate - SW Florida Waterfront Homes and Property for Boaters. Home Punta Gorda Waterfront Real Estate The Andreae Group's Newest Addition The Andreae Group and www.liveonthewater.com will provide detailed information about the Punta Gorda area and its tremendous boating. For example, you can watch our video for a brief glimpse of the life awaiting you in Punta Gorda, Florida. Or, take virtual tours of all of our current listings. You can also view all property listings available in the area by searching the MLS directly from our site. Also, you can download area maps with all current listings highlighted on them. Punta Gorda is located in Southwest Florida at the confluence of the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor. Charlotte Harbor is the second largest harbor in the state of Florida and offers 125 miles of pristine boating water. In addition to great boating, Punta Gorda has a lot to offer golf enthusiasts. In 2005, Golf Digest ranked Punta Gorda #3 on their list of best cities for golf in the country. In 2003, MSN House and Home ranked Punta Gorda #4 on their "America's Best Places to Live" list. Money Magazine has also ranked Punta Gorda the #1 city in Florida several times in the last 10 years. Come see why Punta Gorda is the place to live and play in Southwest Florida. The Andreae Group has been practicing real estate in Punta Gorda for 21 years and has been the top-selling real estate team, year after year, for 17 consecutive years. We feature properties in the beautiful, waterfront communities of Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store Isles, Burnt Store Marina , as well as the gated, golf course community of Seminole Lakes . Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles are two deed restricted communities with all waterfront homes having excellent sailboat or power boat access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Other neighborhoods in Punta Gorda include the greenbelt communities of Burnt Store Meadows, the growing Burnt Store Lakes and Deep Creek. Send us an email for more information Current time and temperature in Punta Gorda, Florida How good is the boating here? Take a peek at our video! For High Speed Connections For Dial-up Connections *Please contact us if you have problems viewing the video. The Andreae Group - The top-selling Real Estate team in Punta Gorda Things to do in beautiful Punta Gorda! Take a look at this section designed to let you see what Punta Gorda has to offer. Click here to see Nancy's Virtual Tours. How does Punta Gorda real estate compare to other Florida communities? Recent Additions The list of people that have recently chosen Punta Gorda, Florida as their place to live, retire, or vacation continues to grow.Find out the former hometowns of some of our new residents. Links to current listings in: Punta Gorda Isles Maps of Listings Houses Condos Lots Burnt Store Isles Maps of Listings Houses Condos Lots Burnt Store Marina Houses Condos Burnt Store Meadows Houses Lots Burnt Store Lakes Maps of Listings Houses Lots Click here for local mortgage rates! THE ANDREAE GROUP RE/MAX Harbor Realty, Inc. 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd. Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Phone: 941-833-4217 or Toll-free: 866-761-8138 Email: info@AndreaeGroup.com Please send us an email to receive more information; maps; brochures; or pictures of Punta Gorda real estate, homes and property for sale. Page last updated on Other Real Estate Related Websites New Hampshire and Maine Real Estate • Myrtle Beach Vacation Homes Las Vegas Real Estate • Miami Real Estate • Chino Hills California Real Estate Riverside California Real Estate • Austin TX Real Estate • Denver Real Estate Carlsbad CA & North San Diego County Real Estate • Naples Real Estate • Miami Real Estate Minneapolis Real Estate • Ocean Isles, Sunset & Holden Beach Real Estate Ulster County NY Real Estate • Las Vegas Homes MLS Search • Myrtle Beach Vacation Guide • Tuscon Real Estate Punta Gorda Information About Nancy Andreae Punta Gorda Boating Daytrips Area Attractions News & Notes Recent Additions Current Listings Rentals "For Sale" Maps E-mail Us Photo Gallery 1 Photo Gallery 2 Photo Gallery 3 Photo Gallery 4 Photo Gallery 5 Photo Gallery 6 Aerial Scenes

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