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How Can I Buy Before I Sell?
July 19, 1999, revised January 6, 2006 "I need to use the equity in my existing house to buy a new one, but it looks like I am going to have to close on my new house before I am able to close on my old one?How do I handle this?" I am assuming you have exhausted all ... more...

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Bridge Loan
Bridge Loan A bridge loan is a short-term loan, usually a second mortgage, run for 6 month but may be taken taken out for a period of 2 weeks to 3 years. The borrower's current home (which is usually "for sale") is ... more...

Interim Financing
Interim Financing A construction loan made during completion of a building or a project. A permanent loan usually replaces this loan after completion. Interim loans are used to bridge the gap between the construction loan and the permanent loan (hence bridge loans) ... more...

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How to Find the Right Business Loan or Mortgage
With so many different options a borrower can choose from when looking to finance a business or commercial property, it may be difficult to decide what will work best for you or your company. For example, there are SBA loans for small businesses and bridge loans for those who are looking to finance ... more...

Benefits of a Bridging Loan
A bridging loan has many benefits, some of which are listed below.A bridging loan can be used to cover the financial gap when buying one property before the existing one is sold. They are looked on as short term lending to cover a specific short term need.A bridging loan as the name implies is a ... more...

Inflation: Public Enemy Number 1
When our grandparents were working they could earn a decent living, pay for a house, a car, seven children, and still have money to put in the bank. But today, the cost of living has outstripped rises in pay so that things cost more but were not making more. We have to make due with the money we ... more...

Thinking About a Payday Loan?
Not everybody is fortunate enough to win the lottery. If you're like most of us, you have to work for living to put food on the table and a roof over your head. At times you find yourself with a little extra cash to splurge on something nice, but other times you find that an emergency or a ... more...

What Is A FHA Loan?
Most of us need to borrow some money at least at one point of time in our life. When we want to buy a car, to study at the College or University, when we want to buy a house or home, when we need money to start our own business - even when we use our credit cards.There are many types of loans and ... more...

Mortgage Reduction Solutions
USA ECONOMIC CONDITIONSTodays sluggish economy has left millions of people struggling to financially make ends meet. Lou Dobbs coined phrase Assault on the Middle Class continues. Virtually every corner you turn screams inflation and rising expenses. The sky-high cost of fuel and other ... more...

Why Choose a Bridging Loan?
Listed below are some of the reasons for choosing a bridging loan. A bridging loan is a short term mortgage which is secured by your property. This is usually arranged by getting a mortgage on the new property, and taking out a second mortgage on the property being sold.In effect, this type of ... more...

Loans Guide
Many people are confused by the different types of loans available.Here is a helpful summary of the most common loans available today.Bad Credit Personal LoanA Bad Credit Personal Loan is a loan designed for the many people with a bad credit rating. However created, your past record of County Court ... more...

How to Spot and Avoid Predatory Lending
Predatory lenders promise loans that are "too good to be true" and pressure borrowers to take them on the spot. Here's a few things you or your family and friends should know about spotting and avoid predatory loans:How to Spot a Predatory Loan*Balloon payments.*High interest rates.*Monthly ... more...

Why a Mortgage Professional Beats a Banker Every Time -- The Story Tells It All
The best way to explain why a mortgage professional is always better than a banker is to use an anecdote. My parents lived in the house I grew up in for 35 years, so it was finally time to move. They found a home they liked, made an offer, and signed a purchase agreement. After conferring with me ... more...

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