Personal and Business Loans

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If you’re in debt, you may find that one of your problems right now is not so much lack of information as it is too much information! There are tons of sites online offering all kinds of debt solutions. Many of them call themselves debt consolidation, but that term is used so loosely it sounds like it could mean almost anything. Maybe you don’t care about terminology. After all, a debt plan that works is all that matters, right?

The fact is that you need to know all about these things in order to choose the right option for your situation. Picking the wrong one can cost you money (the last thing you need right now), hurt your credit, and keep you stuck in debt. Picking the right one can get you out of debt.

Let’s start with the one not on the list: bankruptcy. Believe it or not, Americans have a Constitutional right to go bankrupt. (more…)

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In order for you to get your best deal on a mortgage you must first understand the types of companies that are offering mortgage products. Learn how they make their money and half the battle is won! These mortgage companies can be simplified as:

• Brokers
• Broker/Lenders
• Mortgage Lenders
• Banks

Before we continue, I need to stress this single point. There ain’t no free lunch! All companies are in business to make a profit. If your intention is to get someone to work on your loan for free, you will get what you pay for. (more…)

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Introduction

Mortgages are loans that are used to purchase real estate and come in many different forms. The most common types are Conventional, FHA and VA. Other types are Second, Reverse and Balloon Mortgages. These loans often involve the use of Discount Points.

Conventional

The conventional loan is the most common type of mortgage used in the nation today. Conventional mortgages are loans between borrowers and lenders that are not insured or guaranteed by the government. Conventional mortgages are either privately insured through private mortgage insurance companies or not insured at all. Conventional loan guidelines typically require a minimum down payment of five percent on owner-occupied (non-rental) properties; higher for investment/rental properties. For mortgages that have a down payment of less than 20%, private mortgage insurance (PMI) is usually required. Most conventional mortgages have time frames of 15 to 30 years and may be either fixed-rate or adjustable. (more…)