It is the usual practice to use real estate property, particularly house or land, as collateral when getting a loan from the bank or other lending institutions. In order to get a good deal, getting multiple mortgage quotes would be a great way to weigh your options and choose the best one.
However, a mortgagor should make sure that he could make the payments as stated in the contract signed by both parties. I remember reading once that it is not wise to mortgage your home in order to get capital to start a business because if the business fails and you cannot afford your mortgage payments, you will not only lose your money but your home as well. I quite agree because my grandmother lost her home through of such a situation. Of course others could disagree and say that it could be otherwise.
