Real Estate Margin Calls
Have you ever heard of a real estate margin call? You know about stock market margin calls. Thats when you have bought more stock than you have money and borrowed from your broker to buy extra shares. You bought $10,000 of stock, but only have $5,000 in your account.It is great as long as the ... more...

Recent Bankruptcy? It's Not Impossible to Obtain a Home Loan
Because the new bankruptcy laws go into effect on October 17, 2005, more Americans than ever are filing for relief using the federal bankruptcy laws. The vast majority are simply overextended and cannot possibly repay the obligations they have open.However, for many filers, the opportunity of ... more...

Is It Time To Buy A House?
At some point as you're writing out your rent check, you get to the point where you look at the amount and think to yourself - at this rate, I could BUY a house. If you're fed up with paying rent every month that's high enough to finance a mortgage, it may be time to take a serious look at what it ... more...

Understanding How to Get Easy Home Loans for the Self Employed
There are three specific criteria that make any loan work. They are:1. Collateral - What you have of value (assets) to place at risk if you should default on the loan.2. Capacity - Your ability to pay back the loan over time. This includes income reporting such as IRS Form W-2 or 1099. Capacity ... more...

Free And Easy Home Loan Tips!
Have you often wondered if you will ever own your own home, have your very own credit card with your name on it or how you will be able to purchase that special car youve had your eyes on for quite some time? Well, if you have ever asked yourself these questions before, this info will give you some ... more...

5 Simple Steps for Serious Saving and Financial Growth
1) Pay off your loan, credit and store card debt and resist the temptation to keep on spending money you dont yet have.Credit cards and store cards attract the highest rates of interest and are the most inefficient way to work your finances. The average annual percentage rate (APR) for credit ... more...

VA Home Loan Information - Buying A House With A VA Loan
Buying a home with a VA guaranteed loan grants veterans and service persons better terms than that of a conventional mortgage loan. VA loans are handled through private mortgage lenders, so there is limited bureaucratic red tape.Understanding VA LoansVA mortgage loans are guaranteed by the ... more...

What Every Real Estate Investor Should Know About Investment Property Loans
Savvy real estate investors know that there is an art to getting an investment property loan. Educating yourself on the process will eliminate much of the headache and hassles that often plague real estate investors.If you go into it expecting the same ease as financing a primary residence, you may ... more...

Buy A Home After A Disaster With Government Help
Buying a home after a disaster seems like an overwhelming task, but the government provides some help through a FHA program, 203(h). By providing mortgage insurance to disaster victims, borrowers can finance the purchase of a home or rebuilding costs.203(h) DetailsAfter an area has been declared a ... more...

How to Own a Dream Home in Spain
Every year hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors travel to Spain to delight in the fantastic weather, stunning natural landscapes, excellent entertainment options and superb Mediterranean beaches. Many of these people dream of one day owning their own property in Spain, in fact Spain is now ... more...

5 Things Pensioners Applying for a Loan Should Remember
Are you a pensioner applying for a loan? Here are 5 things you should rememberAs a pensioner, applying for loans and finance can be problematic. Some of the best deals in the market may be unavailable to you because you do not meet the ideal criteria that lenders look for. For example, because of ... more...

How to Utilize Your Cash Investment in Your Home
Have you ever noticed how hard it can be to get to the equity in your home?Recently I had a client come to my office who had quite a bit of equity in their home. Im not talking about $50,000 or even $200k, Im talking about over $250k. I was asked to get 80% out of their home so that they could ... more...

Why Buy Property Overseas - A Case History
This is a true case history detailing the purchase of a holiday home overseas. By describing a real-life experience of buying a home in Spain we explain why people buy property overseas and show how to buy an overseas property with minimum outlay.Mr and Mrs Jones bought an apartment in Spain in ... more...

Interest Only Home Loan Is It Right For You?
There are many benefits to interest-only mortgage loans. There are many situations where an interest-only mortgage loan could be best for you.Here are some of the situations where an interest only mortgage loan might be beneficial to you:1. If you are in a situation where your income is sporadic ... more...

Real Estate Investing: Beware of "Subject To" Promises
Another real estate writer's mini course, full of promises and fluff, ended with a "lesson" on why you need to buy his book so you can finance multiple properties "subject to." The reason, he said, "because banks won't let you finance more than ten mortgages."This simply isn't true.First, banks let ... more...