Tips for Choosing a Commercial Mortgage
A commercial mortgage is the most common way to finance the purchase of land or buildings for a business. It is often the most flexible and affordable solution.How Does a Commercial Mortgage Work? Commercial mortgages may be structured several different ways but the two most important aspects to ... more...

Mortgage and Credit Card Companies Under the Spotlight on Consumer Charging
For the first time since May 1996 reports have indicated that wage increases have risen faster than house price inflation. According to Nationwide, "The overall picture remains one of a gently softening market".The signs indicate that the housing market activity is finally starting to pick up, ... more...

Apartment Financing Explained
So you're interested in entering the world of property management? Have you thought about how you're going to get into this potentially lucrative market? Let's face it; unless you've just inherited a large sum of money or are otherwise independently wealthy you're going to have to borrow. This is ... more...

3 Ways You Can Help Control Your Debt
Many people use credit as a way to make purchases, cover their basis in an emergency, and take family vacations. This of course is ok, but when the debt gets completely out of hand is when one has to be careful and begin to analyze the financial situation. Many people get in over their heads and ... more...

Mortgage Glossary - A Glossary of Mortgage Terms You Should Know
Acceleration Clause A clause in a mortgage defining that the entire outstanding balance can become due and payable should mortgage default occur. If the entire balance is not paid, the property will be foreclosed.Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Mortgage with interest rates that may be adjusted by ... more...

How to Avoid Foreclosure
Foreclosure is something that we all strive to avoid. No one gets a mortgage with the intention to default on it causing the lender to foreclose. But the thing is that life happens and sometimes you just cannot pay the mortgage payments. This could be due to any number of factors, job loss, death ... more...

Set Aside Foreclosure and Decree and Motion for New Trial
Prove Up of the ClaimTo recover on a promissory note the Plaintiff (lender) must prove existence of the note.To recover on a promissory note, the plaintiff must prove:(1) the existence of the note in question;(2) that the party sued signed the note;(3) that the plaintiff is the owner or holder of ... 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...

7 Big Reasons To Invest In Pre-Foreclosures
Looking for an "in" to real estate investing?Working a nine to five job swapping time for money can be incredibly dispiriting. After the futility of it all hits home, it's all you can do to limit the number of home business opportunities you investigate to twenty per week.One of the more compelling ... more...