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Tags: Construction Project, Modern Design, Plot Of Land Posted in Personal Finance on June 29th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
J.R.H. asked: I live in an urban area and just found a vacant plot of land between two townhouses. I am interested in building a house with a cutting edge/modern design and eco friendly features. If I buy the land and hire an architect/engineer to design the structure, I have a few people interested in buying the house before it’s built. If I have an offer from them to buy the house, what are my financing options for the construction of the project? BUSINESS LOANS BANKS ARE SAYING NO, We CAN SAY YES! Get up to $100K
Tags: Debt To Income Ratios, Property Values, Recasts Posted in Small Business on June 28th, 2008 | No Comments »

Loan Audit asked: Your best tool to negotiate with your mortgage company is the discovery of a Truth in Lending Act (TILA) violation, which in some cases may give you the right to rescind the loan. State and Federal laws require mortgage companies to follow specific guidelines when originating home loans and as a result many mortgage loans have TILA and/or RESPA violations which can be used as bargaining tools when negotiating a loan modification with the mortgage company. Many of the home loans originated by brokers and lenders over the last few years have unexplainable fees and charges or were manipulated by overstating the borrowers’ income or inflating the property value to allow the lender to illegally profit from the sale of mortgages to investors in the secondary market. Subprime mortgages with hidden interest rate adjustments and pre-payment penalties or Option ARM loans with minimum payment options allowed borrowers to differ interest to a point in future when the loan recasts and forces the borrower into hardship by paying a much higher mortgage payment. In most cases refinancing is not an option due to declining property values or high debt to income ratios. Only a Forensic Loan Audit can discover and document these violations, which may be used against the lender when negotiating a loan modification. Another common violation occurs when the creditor fails to properly provide a notice of the borrower’s right to cancel. The right of rescission may be extended for up to three years in certain circumstances. When the right is extended for three years you can rescind the loan at any time before the three years are up meaning that the loan is treated as if it never existed. This means that the creditor must refund all interest paid, all closing fees, all broker fees, and even pay for your attorney fees. The extended right of rescission is a powerful tool to help borrowers who have been victims of predatory lending. During a Forensic Mortgage Loan Audit we often discover TILA violations, which can be used as leverage when negotiating a loan modification. This is not intended to be construed as legal advice. BUSINESS LOANS BANKS ARE SAYING NO, We CAN SAY YES! Get up to $100K
Tags: Cash Advance, Conflict Of Interest, Lawsuit Loan Posted in Personal Finance on June 27th, 2008 | No Comments »

Legal Settlement Loans asked: The settlement loan frequently asked questions contains the 7 most popular answers to questions regarding settlement loans. It’s common to have questions when taking out this type of loan. Below, you’ll find all the answers to the basic questions that can arise. What is a Settlement Loan? A settlement loan is a cash advance on your pending lawsuit. A settlement loan provider will give you a loan contingent on your pending case; based on the amount that you might win and the merit the case holds in court. These are great for people who cannot work during their pending lawsuit and need cash to support themselves financially. How do I pay back a Settlement Loan? You loan is paid back after you case is settled. You will not make monthly payments or have a lien placed on any property you might own. The whole concept of the settlement loan is to provide an advance on possible winnings awarded in your lawsuit case. What if I lose my pending lawsuit? With most respectable settlement loan providers you pay nothing back. The agreement is that you only pay back the loan if your case is won. If you win less money then what was provided in your loan you keep the difference. Can’t my attorney just lend me money during my case? The American Bar Association won’t allow attorneys to lend money to clients. This prevents conflict of interest during your pending lawsuit. In theory, if you owed your attorney money you might feel the need to settle for a less amount to satisfy that loan. What can I use the Settlement Loan for? Whatever you want, the settlement loan will not contain restrictions on what the money can be spent on. However, settlement loan providers like to know their clients are using the money to support themselves during their pending lawsuit financially. How long does it take to receive my funds? This can vary from settlement loan providers; it can take longer if you go through a broker and not an actual settlement loan provider. It can take around 2 to 7 days in most instances to get your loan approved and receive your funds. What will my attorney think of getting a settlement loan? Your attorney should understand with your interest in a settlement loan. They especially know the hardship on some clients during a pending lawsuit when they cannot get access to funds. As long as it doesn’t interfere with any current agreements with your attorney they should have no reason to be against the idea. BUSINESS LOANS BANKS ARE SAYING NO, We CAN SAY YES! Get up to $100K
Tags: Beach House, Hassle, Peacetime Posted in Small Business on June 24th, 2008 | No Comments »

Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans asked: In 1930, Congress and the President established the “GI Bill” which allowed the Veteran Administration (VA) to coordinate benefits for its service people. One of these programs, known as the Home Loan Guaranty Program, was created to help returning veterans and their families assimilate back into civilian life after sacrificing so much personally for their country. Who qualifies for VA loans? If you served in the military, naval or air service and are active duty or released from duty for reasons other than a dishonorable discharge, you may qualify. You had to serve for 90 days active duty or 181 days consecutively in peacetime. If you served less than the minimum requirement because of discharge or service connected disability, you may also qualify. In addition, if you are the surviving un-remarried wife or husband of an eligible service member who died for his/her country, you may too be eligible. This program was designed to reward you and your loved ones for your service. “The VA program, in general, is an exceptional program. Many veterans don’t know it can even benefit them if he/she is overseas. We’ve been helping active duty service people by putting their families in homes, and giving them peace of mind that their loved ones and their immediate needs are being taken care of while they’re away”, reflects Jamie Utton, Director of Product Development at Mortgage Investors Group. These loans are available only for a primary home you intend to occupy. You can’t go and buy a beach house for weekend use with it. However, you can also use your eligibility to refinance your primary residence and pay off debt (except for Texans, for some reason, they don’t allow it in that state). Or, if you had a VA loan prior, and the interest rates have dropped dramatically, you can do a “streamline” refinance – no worries about paying for a new appraisal or the hassle of verifying your income. You’re all set to go. So what makes the VA loan stand out above other types of financing? It allows for 100% financing for loans up to $417,000 with no reserves (checking and savings money to burn) required. The loan amounts allowed go up to $1.5 million, but you’d have to put some type of down payment into the transaction if you want to borrow that much money, plus show you have enough money to pay your mortgage for two months sitting in the bank if you need it. And if you’re buying a home, the program allows for the seller to pay up to 4% of the closing costs, based upon the purchase price. Basically, you can get into a home for very little or no money at a more than affordable market rate. And the best part? No extra money is added to your payment for mortgage insurance if you put a less than 20% down payment on the home. That’s a pretty unique feature that makes this loan more affordable than others. Most of the time, the veteran will be required to pay a VA Funding Fee, but it is financed into the loan amount. So, the funding fee is not an out of pocket expense for closing. A veteran can be exempt from paying the funding fee for different reasons, including service connected disability, or if he/she is a surviving spouse of a veteran who died in service or from a service related disability. And regarding credit scores, the VA loan program has more flexibility than some other programs offer. If you think you may qualify for this loan, let me first of all say, “Thank you.” I really appreciate the sacrifices you’ve made for this country. And if you’re looking to purchase or refinance your home, call a lender today who specializes in VA loans, and take advantage of this great benefit. BUSINESS LOANS BANKS ARE SAYING NO, We CAN SAY YES! Get up to $100K
Tags: Business Capital, Small Business Loan, Small Business Loans Posted in Personal Finance on June 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »

Marshaa Claire asked: Have a business dream in mind, but not the money? Have been called a dreamer for too long, when you know you have the potential….but not the funds? Your sole drive is to be your own master and so you want to start your own business venture, but cannot start off with the small financial reserveS you have? Well…….. there’s no point asking the ‘what’s common in all these’ question, because they all mean but one thing—you want to start your own business, but need the capital to kick start it. If you’re one of them who dreamt big and are sure of your potential, but haven’t got the perfect credit record for it—just give it a go with Bad Credit Small Business Loans. Bad Credit Small Business Loans are perfect for beginners in business. With these loans, you can start a new business or expand your already existing one. When taking a Bad Credit Small Business Loan for starting a new business venture, you will need capital to buy office space, hire labour, buy office machinery and other necessities, to acquire a licence for your business, etc. A small financial reserve cannot support such expenses and this is why such loans are perfect! When taking Bad Credit Small Business Loans to make additions to your already existing business, you will need capital to buy additional office space, machinery, hire additional labour, etc. Although when in business and already in possession of large financial reserves, you cannot bite into your company’s savings to fund such massive expenses. This is again where Bad Credit Small Business Loans are ideal! Bad Credit Small Business Loans can be used as business capital to purchase raw material for your next production cycle. Business loans on the whole are not extremely easy to obtain. Business loan amounts are much larger than regular personal loans and therefore more is the risk for the lenders giving them. You need to prove your business venture’s credibility (for existing enterprises) by showing profit/loss statements of previous years, nature and term of business, outstanding loans, etc. and (for new ventures) you need to be able to assure your lenders of the profits, explain the nature of your business and also explain how you will come through with the existing competition. In short, you must be able to convince your lenders that you will make enough profits to be able to sustain yourself in the existing business and will also be financially comfortable in repaying your Bad Credit Small Business Loan. Proving your credibility while displaying a ‘defaulter’s’ tag is paradoxical. This is why lenders hesitate when approving loans for someone with bad credit. Bad credit simply tells your lender that you are not reliable when it comes to repaying your loan. This is simply because individuals like you and me end up with ‘bad credit’ because of bankruptcies, late or non payments, C.C.J.’s (county court judgements), arrears, etc. No lender in his right frame of mind would want to lend money to someone he is not sure of getting it repaid from. However, Bad Credit Small Business Loans counter this whole scenario by creating loans that are specially tailored to your need and situation. To make the scene fair for lenders too, you are forced to deal with a slightly elevated interest rate to nullify the risk factor. I personally think that the deal is still good enough considering the fact that I will surely be able to repay this loan in full and on time. It will also give me a chance to better my credit statement and add some ‘positives’ to it instead. BUSINESS LOANS in Less than 7 Days! Get up to $100K
Tags: Financing Options, Financing Services, Pocket Bikes Posted in Personal Finance on June 19th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Awsome asked: I sell scooters, mopeds, atvs, pocket bikes, dirt bikes and accessories. I want to provide a link for financing options for our products. Our highest priced item is about 4k. Average cost is about 600 dollars. What are some good financing services? Links? Thanks. BUSINESS LOANS in Less than 7 Days! Get up to $100K
Tags: Loan Business, Small Business Loan, Working Capital Posted in Personal Finance on June 17th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
wannabeoutside asked: I’d like to get a small business loan to cover start-up costs and to give me working capital for two years. I’d also like at least 40 acres of land for the business to use. Should I bundle the loan for the business with the loan for the land or should I do each loan seperately? BUSINESS LOANS in Less than 7 Days! Get up to $100K
Tags: Arm Loan, Arm Rates, Lenders Posted in Personal Finance on June 16th, 2008 | No Comments »

Loan Modification Help Center asked: Everyday we read about the worldwide financial crisis and, specifically, about the U.S. banking and housing crisis. To understand the challenges facing borrowers during the Housing crisis, it is critical to understand adjustable rate mortgages - how they work and how they can impact you. ARMs offer both advantages and disadvantages. Unlike a fixed-rate mortgage, an ARM provides interest rates that change periodically - and payments that go up or down accordingly. At first, lenders generally charge lower interest rates for ARMs and this makes an ARM easier to afford initially. If interest rates remain steady or move lower, this can work to your long term advantage. It is important, however, to weigh the risk that if interest rates increase in the future, so will your monthly payments. The initial rate and payment on an ARM will remain in effect for a limited period–ranging from several months to 5 years or more. After this initial period, the interest rate and monthly payment may change at regular intervals - every month, every year, every 3 years. This period between rate changes is called the adjustment period. The interest rate on an ARM is determined by two things: the index and the margin. The index is usually a standard measure of interest rates and the margin is an extra amount that the lender adds. If the index rate goes up, so does your interest rate and monthly payment. On the other hand, if the index rate goes down, your monthly payment may go down. Not all ARMs adjust downward, however so be sure to read the details about any loan you are considering. Lenders base ARM rates on a variety of indexes. You should ask what index will be used for your ARM, how it has fluctuated in the past, and where it is published. The margin may differ from one lender to another, but it is usually constant over the life of the loan. The fully indexed rate is equal to the margin plus the index. For example, if the lender uses an index that is currently 4% and adds a 3% margin, the fully indexed rate would be 7%. Some lenders base the amount of the margin on your credit record - the better your credit, the lower the margin. In comparing ARMs, look at both the index and margin for each program. An interest-rate cap places a limit on the amount your interest rate can increase. Interest caps come in two forms: A periodic adjustment cap, which limits the amount the interest rate can be adjusted up or down from one adjustment period to the next, and a lifetime cap, which limits the interest-rate increase over the life of the loan. By law, virtually all ARMs must have a lifetime cap. In addition to interest-rate caps, many ARMs limit, or cap, the amount your monthly payment may increase at each adjustment. A payment cap can limit the increase to your monthly payments but also can add to the amount you owe on the loan. This is called negative amortization. If you are considering an ARM, ask yourself: - Is my income enough–or likely to rise enough–to cover higher mortgage payments if interest rates go up? - Will I be taking on other sizable debts, such as a loan for a car or school tuition, in the near future? - How long do I plan to own this home? If you plan to sell soon, rising interest rates may not pose the problem they do if you plan to own the house for a long time. - Do I plan to make any additional payments or pay the loan off early? Golden Rule: Before you consider any loan, ask questions and read the details. For information and news please visit Loan Modification Help Center BUSINESS LOANS BANKS ARE SAYING NO, We CAN SAY YES! Get up to $100K
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