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		<title>Commercial Hard Money Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hard money loans are a specific type of asset-based loans. In this type of loan, a borrower receives funds that are secured by the value of a parcel of real estate. These loans are paid back with a higher interest rate than conventional commercial or residential property loans. This type of loan is rarely, if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hard money loans are a specific type of asset-based loans. In this type of loan, a borrower receives funds that are secured by the value of a parcel of real estate. These loans are paid back with a higher interest rate than conventional commercial or residential property loans. This type of loan is rarely, if ever, issued by a commercial bank or other deposit institution.</p>
<p>Hard money loans are very similar to bridge loans. Bridge loans typically have similar criteria for lending. They also have similar costs to the borrower. The primary difference between a hard money commercial loan and a bridge loan is that a bridge loan frequently refers to a commercial property or investment property that is in transition. The property may not fully qualify for traditional financing yet. Hard money commercial loans refer not only to asset-based loans with a high interest rate but also loans for a financial situation that is possible distressed. Examples of this include cases where someone is arrears on an existing mortgage or where bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings are already in process.</p>
<p>Hard money mortgages, both commercial and residential, are made by private investors. They typically make loans only in their local areas. The credit score of the borrower is not important because the loan is secured by the value of the collateral property. The maximum loan to value ratio is 65-70%. This means that if a piece of property is worth $100,000, the lender would give the borrower $65,000 to $70,000. This low LTV (loan-to-value) ratio gives the lender added security in the event that the borrower cannot pay and the lender has to foreclose on the property.</p>
<p>Commercial hard money lender programs are similar to traditional hard money loans in terms of the LTV requirements and interest rates. A commercial hard money lender is typically a strong financial institution with the deposits and abilities to make discretionary decisions on loans that are non-conforming. These borrowers do not conform to the standards of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or other residential conforming credit guidelines. Since it&#8217;s a commercial property in question, the loan does not generally conform to a standard commercial loan guideline either.</p>
<p>Traditional commercial hard money loans are very high risk and have a higher than average default rate. Just like in a normal commercial loan, when a property owner defaults on a commercial hard money loan, he or she can potentially lose the property to foreclosure.</p>
<p>For more information on hard money lending, please visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.pitbullmortgageschool.com/">http://www.pitbullmortgageschool.com</a>.</p>
<p>Joseph Devine</p>
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		<title>Instant Cash Finance Having Poor Credit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Immediate financial needs can be met even in times of dearth of finance. Instant cash finance can help to cater to the occult financial expenses and meet the emergencies. The loan amount you borrow will depend on the amount of money a person makes with each pay period. It is intended as a way to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Immediate financial needs can be met even in times of dearth of finance. Instant cash finance can help to cater to the occult financial expenses and meet the emergencies. The loan amount you borrow will depend on the amount of money a person makes with each pay period. It is intended as a way to allow the borrower to pay for a certain expense that he or she could normally pay. Such quick cash finance is an unsecured form of loan and you can access the loan without using assets as collateral. Moreover, it is less documentation instant cash finance scheme and are available at lower and nominal rates of interest.</p>
<p>Simple conditions that a lender puts forth before approving a quick cash loan are:</p>
<p>• You should be of 18 years old or above</p>
<p>• You should be fully employed</p>
<p>• You are earning more than £1000 on a monthly basis</p>
<p>You can start your loan process as quickly as within a single day. BY enclosing few required details online you can start of the simple process. Take the stress out in times of financial crisis, by opting for instant cash finance. Meet your immediate financial needs such as medical bills, electricity bills, telephone bills, credit card bills, grocery bills, tuition fees, and car bills etc. The amount that you can borrow varies in accordance with the ability to repay, individual specific requirements amid other factors.</p>
<p>You can procure the cash only by enclosing the details of your permanent employee code and valid bank account number. Your poor credit is not a hindrance, in getting approved for instant cash finance. Have no more worries about your bad credit history.</p>
<p>Easily avail quick loans at user friendly terms and conditions. Make the competitive rate of interest yours today all depending upon the particulars. The repayment options are designed keeping just your urgent requirements in mind. What&#8217;s more, this option is also open to the borrowers who do not have the security pledging capacity. No more tension, if there&#8217;s no collateral to pledge.</p>
<p>Kirthy Shetty, Expert Author, Platinum status</p>
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		<title>Bridging Loans UK &#8211; Finance to Fill the Cash Void</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Generally, before purchasing a new property, you tend to sell of the existing one. But the transaction does not seem to be so simple. What if you do not have the required cash to procure the property prior to the selling of existing property? There is nothing to worry as the UK loan market is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Generally, before purchasing a new property, you tend to sell of the existing one. But the transaction does not seem to be so simple. What if you do not have the required cash to procure the property prior to the selling of existing property? There is nothing to worry as the UK loan market is now offering bridging loans. These loans offer you the financial support, so that you can clinch the deal without facing too many obstacles. The main function of these loans is to fill the cash void and hence justifies the name.</p>
<p>These are secured loans where in you have to pledge your existing property as collateral, as an assurance for the lender. Through these loans, you can avail amount in the range of £100,000-£400,000 and is mostly based on the equity value present in the collateral. Although these loans are secured against an asset, the repayment term is small and stretches for a period of 1-12 months. This time period is sufficient enough to sell off your existing property and repay the borrowed amount, within the stipulated time period.</p>
<p>Although the amount is secured against an asset, the loans carry a marginally high rate of interest. This is due to its short term availability. Further these are interest only loans i.e. you have to pay the interest only for the entire duration. Therefore, before availing the loans you should make a proper research to spot lenders offering competitive rates.</p>
<p>These loans are also made available even if you are having a history of bad credit such as CCJs, IVA, arrears, defaults etc. However the interest rates levied will be slightly higher. in fact , by paying back the borrowed amount the borrowers can increase their credit ratings.</p>
<p>Most of the borrowers prefer to avail these loans through the online mode. There are scores of lenders in the online market who are offering these loans at competitive rates. By collating and comparing the quotes, you can pinpoint lenders offering low rates that suit your circumstances.</p>
<p>By availing bridging loans UK, you do not have to worry about arranging the finances to bridge the cash gap. Thus with these loans, you can procure you dream property without any hiccups.</p>
<p>Peter Taylor is a senior financial analyst at 24hrbridgingloan with an acumen for finance and insurance. In recent years he has taken up to provide independent financial advice through his informative articles. To find <a target="_new" href="http://www.24hrbridgingloan.co.uk/bridging-loan-uk.html">Bridging Loans UK</a>,bridging loans, 24hr bridging loan, short term bridging loans, easy bridging loan visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.24hrbridgingloan.co.uk/">http://www.24hrbridgingloan.co.uk</a>.</p>
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		<title>Unsecured Business Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collateral &#8211; A borrower&#8217;s asset that is given up to the lender if the borrower is unable to pay back the principal and interest on the loan; making the lender the new owner of the collateral.
Credit Score &#8211; A numerical expression based on the analysis of a person&#8217;s credit files, to represent the perceived likelihood [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Collateral &#8211; A borrower&#8217;s asset that is given up to the lender if the borrower is unable to pay back the principal and interest on the loan; making the lender the new owner of the collateral.</p>
<p>Credit Score &#8211; A numerical expression based on the analysis of a person&#8217;s credit files, to represent the perceived likelihood that the person will pay debts in a timely manner.</p>
<p>These are two terms that one must be familiar with when contemplating a business loan, simply because banks consider both of these when determining whether or not to approve the loan. Many small business owners may not have one or the other (sufficient collateral or a high credit score), leading them to search for unsecured business loans, which only require borrowers to posses one of these requirements.</p>
<p>An unsecured business loan is a business loan that is not backed by collateral. In most cases, this leaves unsecured business loan lenders to rely solely on the borrower&#8217;s credit rating. Collateral serves as a means for the lender to get back the money that they have lent, should the borrower default on the loan. It is a back-up plan for lenders to make sure that they get their money back no matter what. If a borrower does not have collateral, a lender may require the borrower to have a near perfect credit score. This is because the lender can only rely on the borrower&#8217;s past borrowing and repayment habits to determine if he/she is likely to repay the loan. Consequently, it is virtually impossible for a potential borrower with a low credit score to receive an unsecured business loan, because their credit history suggests that they will not repay their loan on time, if at all.</p>
<p>However, there are lending companies that offer a different kind of unsecured business loan; one that is not based on the borrower&#8217;s credit rating. These lending companies provide a type of unsecured business loan called a merchant cash advance. A merchant cash advance is a lump sum of cash given to a merchant in exchange for a small percentage of the business&#8217; future credit card receivables.</p>
<p>Since a merchant cash advance is based on a business&#8217; future credit card receivables, rather than the borrower&#8217;s credit score and/or collateral, it can only be utilized by retail business owners who process credit card transactions.</p>
<p>Additional requirements may vary from lender to lender. Generally, a merchant must not have any unresolved bankruptcies or tax liens to be eligible to receive a merchant cash advance. Also, lenders may require merchants to process anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000 in monthly credit card sales for four months to one year before approving a cash advance. Merchants are also usually required to have at least one year remaining on their business&#8217; lease.</p>
<p>A merchant cash advance can be a great alternative to a bank loan. Most lenders are able to provide loans from $5,000 to $500,000, depending on how much money a particular business location receives in credit card sales each month.</p>
<p>If you are one of the many loan-seekers in search of an unsecured business loan, choosing a merchant cash advance may be a very lucrative decision, especially if your credit score is not great. If you meet the minimum requirements (owning a business that processes credit card sales), consider researching the existing merchant cash advance lenders, and find out if a merchant cash advance is the unsecured business loan for you.</p>
<p>Gaston C. writes articles about <a TARGET="_new" href="http://www.unsecured-business-loan.com/">Unsecured Business Loans</a> and <a TARGET="_new" href="http://www.cashprior.com/cash_advances.php">Merchant Cash Advances</a> for Merchant Resources International.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying a new car can be a time of great anticipation&#8230;until you try to get a car loan. There are so many fees, interest choices and time lengths that you can easily get fed up and decide not to buy a car at all! If you invest a little time learning the mysteries behind car [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buying a new car can be a time of great anticipation&#8230;until you try to get a car loan. There are so many fees, interest choices and time lengths that you can easily get fed up and decide not to buy a car at all! If you invest a little time learning the mysteries behind car loans you will find it&#8217;s not such a confusing subject at all. Below are some helpful tips that will help you understand the ins and outs of car loans in no time.</p>
<p>How much can I borrow?</p>
<p>In most cases, a car loan company will allow you to borrow as much as you need to finance the cost of the car and cover any fees, loan insurance and comprehensive vehicle insurance.</p>
<p>Most vehicle loan institutions mandate a minimum of $10,000 to be borrowed over varying amounts of time. You may or may not be expected to pay a deposit on the loan. Most car loans are available for used or new cars, purchased privately or for a business as long as they are less than seven years old.</p>
<p>Consider Interest</p>
<p>There are two main kinds of interest rates when considering a vehicle loan: fixed interest or variable interest rates.</p>
<p>Fixed interest:</p>
<p>A fixed interest rate means that the rate stays consistent for the duration of the car loan. So if you lock in to a 10% interest rate you&#8217;ll know exactly how much money you&#8217;ll pay for the life of the loan. If you are on a tight budget then a fixed interest rate would be the right choice for you, as you can rest easy knowing how much you will pay each month.</p>
<p>Variable interest:</p>
<p>A variable interest rate means that the rate can change and fluctuate with the market during the life of the loan. So if you take the loan out at the above 10%, your rate may stay the same, rise or drop many times within the loan&#8217;s life.</p>
<p>If interest rates are high to begin with and the rates drop then a variable interest rate will mean lower payments each month, resulting in a tidy savings. However, if the market tanks and interest rates rise, you could be looking at paying much, much more a month than you anticipated.</p>
<p>Secured vs. Unsecured</p>
<p>There are two main types of car loans you can apply for: secured or unsecured. Each have definite advantages and disadvantages, so make sure you read the details carefully so you know what you&#8217;re getting into.</p>
<p>Secured loan:</p>
<p>These are car loans that take something into consideration as collateral against your loan debt in the event that you default on your payments. In this case, your car will be used as collateral.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t pay your loan the company has the right to repossess your car and sell it to regain the money you borrowed. The advantage for you is that a secured loan is often offered at a lower interest rate because the risk of the bank or institution not getting their money is lower than when they lend money in an unsecured loan.</p>
<p>Unsecured loan:</p>
<p>An unsecured car loan is one that doesn&#8217;t use the car as collateral. This type of loan is offered at a higher interest rate but if you default on the loan the company can&#8217;t repossess your car. You may have to take out an unsecured loan if you are looking to buy an older car, since the car may not have enough value to serve as collateral.</p>
<p>Loan Insurance</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re unsure of what your employment status will be two years down the road, or if you know you&#8217;ll need surgery in the next year then loan insurance might be a good option to look into. Some car loan lenders will offer a discount on your interest rate if you procure loan insurance. Loan insurance protects you if you&#8217;re disabled, or lose your employment.</p>
<p>Consider time into the equation</p>
<p>Your car loan will have different options on the length of time to pay the loan back. Typically varying from 12 months to 5 years (some companies offer six years or longer), the amount of time you choose to pay your loan back is important in many ways.</p>
<p>The longer you take to pay back your car loan the more interest you will pay over the life of the loan. Longer amounts of time usually result in a lower monthly payment, but an overall higher interest rate. Shorter time periods mean larger monthly payments but the amount paid out in interest is much less.</p>
<p>So &#8216;No&#8217; to Fees</p>
<p>Banks and loan institutions don&#8217;t make money on just the interest rate of your car loan these days. They add in some other fees to make sure you keep paying and paying, even if you want to pay the loan early. When looking for a car loan make sure you research the following fees and look for a loan that offers as low a fee as possible.</p>
<p>Application fees:</p>
<p>Some banks and car loan companies will charge an application fee. This covers the work done researching your information and processing your loan. If you can, find a loan with a low or even better, no application fee.</p>
<p>Service fees:</p>
<p>Some banks will charge you a small, monthly fee for the length of your loan. Although an extra $3 a month or more may not seem like much, it can certainly add up over the years. For example, paying a $3 a month service fee on your car loan for a period of 7 years adds up to an additional $252 in fees.</p>
<p>Cash vs. electronic payment:</p>
<p>Some banks encourage electronic payment of car loans by issuing a fee if you choose to get a cash payment booklet instead. In this case, it might be in your best interest to waive the $100 or so fee and go electronic.</p>
<p>Early payment fees:</p>
<p>Paying your loan off early may seem like an attractive idea at first until you read the fine print and learn that you&#8217;ll probably pay a fee for doing just that. Banks and loan companies don&#8217;t want to lose money on the interest you pay them every month, and if you pay early that&#8217;s exactly what will happen. To ensure they get a piece of their share they institute a fee for paying your car loan off early.</p>
<p>In Conclusion</p>
<p>Now that you know the differences in interest rates and what fees you might be charged if you&#8217;re not paying attention, along with lots of other handy tips, you can rest easy when applying for that car loan. You will get out of the car loan office and behind the driver&#8217;s wheel that much quicker.</p>
<p>Do you need financing for a car purchase? Whenever you&#8217;re in Australia and need a car loan, make Start Local your first stop. Start Local is Australia&#8217;s fastest growing local search engine and business directory. Find the most comprehensive information about <a TARGET="_new" href="http://www.startlocal.com.au/finance/carloans/">car loans</a> at => <a TARGET="_new" href="http://www.startlocal.com.au/finance/carloans/">http://www.startlocal.com.au/finance/carloans/</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you start shopping for a new home, you may encounter some words and terms with which you are unfamiliar. The following glossary will help you to be a better informed shopper.</p>
<p>Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) &#8211; A loan whose interest rate is adjusted according to movements in the financial market.</p>
<p>Amortization &#8211; A payment plan by which a borrower reduces a debt gradually through monthly payments of principal and interest.</p>
<p>Annual Percentage Rate (APR) &#8211; The annual cost off credit over the life of a loan, including interest, service charges, points, loan fees, mortgage insurance, and other items.</p>
<p>Appraisal &#8211; An evaluation to determine what a piece of property would sell for in the marketplace.</p>
<p>Appreciation &#8211; The increase in the value of a property.</p>
<p>Assessment &#8211; A tax levied on a property or a value placed on the worth of property by a taxing authority.</p>
<p>Assumption &#8211; A transaction allowing the buyer of a home to assume responsibility for an existing loan on the home instead of getting a new loan.</p>
<p>Balloon &#8211; A loan which has a series of monthly payments (often for 5 years or less) with the remaining balance due in a large lump sum payment at the end.</p>
<p>Binder &#8211; A receipt for a deposit paid to secure the right to purchase a home at terms agreed upon by the buyer and seller.</p>
<p>Buydown &#8211; A subsidy (usually paid by a builder or developer) to reduce the monthly payments on a mortgage loan.</p>
<p>Cap &#8211; A limit to the amount an interest rate or a monthly payment can increase for an adjustable rate loan either during an adjustment period or over the life of the loan.</p>
<p>Certificate of Occupancy &#8211; A document from an official agency stating that the property meets the requirements of local codes, ordinances, and regulations.</p>
<p>Closing &#8211; A meeting to sign documents which transfer property from a seller to a buyer. (Also called settlement)</p>
<p>Closing Costs &#8211; Charges paid at settlement for obtaining a mortgage loan and transferring real estate title.</p>
<p>Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC and Rs) &#8211; The standards that define how a property may be used and the protections the developer has made for the benefit of all owners in a subdivision.</p>
<p>Condominium &#8211; A home in a multi-unit complex; each purchaser owns an individual unit, and all the purchasers jointly own the common areas, such as the surrounding land, hallways, etc.</p>
<p>Conventional Loan &#8211; A mortgage loan not insured by a government agency (such as FHA or VA).</p>
<p>Convertibility &#8211; The ability to change a loan from an adjustable rate schedule to a fixed rate schedule.</p>
<p>Cooperative &#8211; A form of ownership in a multi-unit complex; the purchasers own shares of the entire complex rather than owning individual units.</p>
<p>Credit Rating &#8211; A report ordered by a lender from a credit bureau to determine if the borrower is a good credit risk.</p>
<p>Default &#8211; A breach of a mortgage contract (such as not making monthly payments).</p>
<p>Density &#8211; The number of homes built on a particular acre of land. Allowable densities are usually determined by local jurisdictions.</p>
<p>Downpayment &#8211; The difference between the sales price and the mortgage amount on a home. The downpayment is usually paid at closing.</p>
<p>Due-on-Sale &#8211; A clause in a mortgage contract requiring the borrower to pay the entire outstanding balance upon sale or transfer of the property. A mortgage with a due-on-sale clause is not assumable.</p>
<p>Earnest Money &#8211; A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying.</p>
<p>Easement &#8211; Right-of-way granted to a person or company authorizing access to the owner?s land; for example, a utility company may be grated an easement to install pipes or wires. An owner may voluntarily grant an easement, or in some cases, be compelled to grant one by a local jurisdiction.</p>
<p>Equity &#8211; The difference between the value of a home and what is owed on it.</p>
<p>Escrow &#8211; The handling of funds or documents by a third party on behalf of the buyer and/or seller.</p>
<p>Federal Housing Administration (FHA) &#8211; A federal agency which insures mortgages that have lower downpayment requirements than conventional loans.</p>
<p>Fixed Rate Mortgage &#8211; A mortgage whose interest rate remains constant over the life of the loan. The payments are not necessarily level. (See Graduated Payment Mortgage and Growing Equity Mortgage).</p>
<p>Fixed Schedule Mortgage &#8211; A mortgage whose payment schedule for the life of the loan is established at closing. The payments and interest rate are not necessarily level.</p>
<p>Graduated Payment Mortgage (GPM) &#8211; A fixed-rate, fixed-schedule loan which starts with lower payments than a level payment loan; the payments rise annually over the first 5 to 10 years and then remain constant for the remainder of the loan. GPMs involve negative amortization.</p>
<p>Growing Equity Mortgage (Rapid Payoff Mortgage) &#8211; A fixed-rate, fixed-schedule loan which starts with the same payments as a level payment loan; the payments rise annually, with the entire increase being used to reduce the outstanding balance. No negative amortization occurs, and the increase in payments may enable the borrower to pay off a 30-year loan in 15 to 20 years, or less.</p>
<p>Hazard Insurance &#8211; Protection against damage caused by fire, windstorm, or other common hazards. Many lenders require borrowers to carry it in an amount at least equal to the mortgage.</p>
<p>Housing Finance Agency &#8211; A state agency which offers a limited amount of below-market-rate home financing for low-and moderate-income households.</p>
<p>Index &#8211; The interest rate or adjustment standard which determines the changes in monthly payments for an adjustable rate loan.</p>
<p>Infrastructure &#8211; The public facilities and services needed to support residential development, including highways, bridges, schools, and sewer and water systems</p>
<p>Interest &#8211; The cost paid to a lender for the use of borrowed money.</p>
<p>Joint Tenancy &#8211; A form of ownership by which the tenants own a property equally. If one dies, the other would automatically inherit the entire property.</p>
<p>Level Payment Mortgage &#8211; A mortgage whose payments are identical for each month over the life of the loan.</p>
<p>Mortgage Broker &#8211; A broker who represents numerous lenders and helps consumers find affordable mortgages; the broker charges a fee only if the consumer finds a loan.</p>
<p>Mortgage Commitment &#8211; A formal written communication by a lender, agreeing to make a mortgage loan on a specific property, specifying the loan amount, length of time and conditions.</p>
<p>Mortgage Company (Mortgage Banker) &#8211; A company that borrows money from a bank, lends it to consumers who want to buy homes, then sells the loans to investors.</p>
<p>Mortgagee &#8211; The lender who makes a mortgage loan.</p>
<p>Mortgage Loan &#8211; A contract in which the borrower?s property is pledged a s collateral and which can be repaid in installments over a long period. The mortgagor (buyer) promises to repay principal and interest, to keep the home insured, to pay all taxes, and to keep the property in good condition.</p>
<p>Mortgage Origination Fee &#8211; A charge by a lender for the work involved in preparing and servicing a mortgage application (usually 1 percent of the loan amount).</p>
<p>Negative Amortization &#8211; An increase in the outstanding balance of a loan when a monthly payment is not large enough to cover all of the interest due.</p>
<p>Note &#8211; A formal document showing the existence of a debt and stating the terms of repayment.</p>
<p>PITI &#8211; Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (the 4 major components of monthly housing payments).</p>
<p>Point &#8211; A charge of 1 percent of the mortgage amount. Points are a one-time charge assessed by the lender at closing to increase the interest yield on a mortgage loan.</p>
<p>Prepayment &#8211; Payment of all or part of a debt prior to its maturity.</p>
<p>Principal &#8211; The amount borrowed in a loan, excluding interest and other charges.</p>
<p>Property Survey &#8211; A survey to determine the boundaries of your property. The cost will depend on the complexity of the survey.</p>
<p>Rapid Payoff Mortgage &#8211; (See Growing Equity Mortgage).</p>
<p>Recording Fee &#8211; A charge for recording the transfer of a property, paid to a city, county, or other appropriate branch of government.</p>
<p>Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) &#8211; A federal law requiring lenders to provide home buyers with information about known or estimated settlement costs. The act also regulates other aspects of settlement procedures.</p>
<p>R-Value &#8211; The resistance of insulation material (including windows) to heat passing through it. The higher the number, the greater the insulating value.</p>
<p>Sales Contract &#8211; A contract between a buyer and seller which should explain, in detail, exactly what the purchase includes, what guarantees there are, when the buyer can move in, what the closing costs are, and what recourse the parties have if the contract is not fulfilled or if the buyer cannot get a mortgage commitment at the agreed-upon terms.</p>
<p>Settlement &#8211; (See Closing).</p>
<p>Shared Appreciation Mortgage &#8211; A loan in which partners agree to share specified portions of the downpayment, monthly payment, and appreciation.</p>
<p>Tenancy in Common &#8211; A form of ownership in which the tenants own separate but equal parts. To inherit the property, a surviving tenant would either have to be mentioned in the will or, in the absence of a will, be eligible through state inheritance laws.</p>
<p>Title &#8211; Evidence (usually in the form of a certificate or deed) of a person?s legal right to ownership of a property.</p>
<p>Transfer Taxes &#8211; Taxes levied on the transfer of property or on real estate loans by state and/or local jurisdictions.</p>
<p>Veterans Administration (VA) &#8211; A federal agency which insures mortgage loans with very liberal downpayment requirements for honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses.</p>
<p>Walk-Through &#8211; A final inspection of a home before settlement to search for problems that need to be corrected before ownership changes hands.</p>
<p>Warranty &#8211; A promise, either written or implied, that the material and workmanship of a product is defect-free or will meet a specified level of performance over a specified period of time. Written warranties on new homes are either backed by insurance companies or by the builders themselves.</p>
<p>Zoning &#8211; Regulations established by local governments regarding the location, height, and use for any given piece of property within a specific area.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In present days, man has become more fast and secure with all luxuries. No need to give a glance to your savings because instant auto loans are available in the market with minimum requirements of documents and fast way of approach.</p>
<p>These are usually unsecured in nature but you can even get secured loan. However people prefer unsecured auto loans rather than secured ones because unsecured loans are processed faster. And the best thing about unsecured genre of loans is that you don&#8217;t have to keep any collateral as security. So, there is no risk that you will have to lose your home or any other valuable asset.</p>
<p>The only thing that you have to bear in mind while availing an instant auto loan is that the rate of interest charged will be higher. This is because the lender is at a risk as he does not have any security with him. However, if the terms of loan define then in case if you are at default then the lender will take the possession of your vehicle. However, there is good competition in the financial market and so after good research you can definitely find out a good deal.</p>
<p>The rate of interest will be decided upon the amount you want to borrow, the period for which you want the money etc. But, things are simple as you are not called for interview and all. You just have to fill up a few basic details on the application form. These loans are easily available to the poor creditors as well and there are seldom any credit verification performed.</p>
<p>These days&#8217; there are many online loan companies which can provide you auto loans instantly at nominal rate of interest. So, you must search on the Internet and find out a few reputed auto loan lenders and then finalize on a deal.</p>
<p>Carney Alden is a Masters in Accounting and Financial Management from Lancaster University Management School. Having completed his Master in Finance from Derby University. He provide useful advice through his articles that have been found very useful. To find <a href="http://www.consumerautofinancing.com/cheap_auto_finance.html" target="_new">Cheap auto finance</a>, Auto financing, <a href="http://www.consumerautofinancing.com/new_auto_financing.html" target="_new">New auto financing</a> visit consumerautofinancing.com</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Low interest rates these days are lower than they have been in a long time, tempting those trying to remedy debt problems. The goal is to multiple higher interest rate loans into one easy to manage, less costly loan.</p>
<p>Be careful, ease and convenience doesn&#8217;t always translate to savings.</p>
<p>Make sure you know all the costs of the new bundled loan before signing on the dotted line. You want to determine if the cost of the new loan will really be less than what you are already paying. Chances are you won&#8217;t get the lowest interest rate if you already deep in debt with damaged credit. If you have no collateral, i.e. nothing to secure the loan (such as your home) the lender will charge a higher than advertised rate.</p>
<p>To find out if debt consolidation will save money you should:</p>
<p>a) Calculate interest and fees on all existing accounts to determine the total amount of your current payments. Use an online payoff calculator to calculate the total cost over the life of the loans</p>
<p>b) Compare those amounts with the consolidation loan numbers to see if it really is a better choice</p>
<p>Shop around for the best deal. Check with your bank, the bank down the street, or better yet, a local credit union. Credit unions are usually more lenient than banks.</p>
<p>You can consolidate debts yourself or find a reputable company to help. A reputable debt consolidation company can lower your outstanding debt by eliminating accrued interest and finance charges. They charge fees for the service but if they reduce your total outstanding debt then you can still save money in the long run. The disadvantage of doing it yourself is that it could cost you more money in the long run due to extending the length of the loan and not getting the accrued interest and finance charges eliminated.</p>
<p>Finding the right company will take some research but there are many online resources that can help you.</p>
<p>Debt consolidation can be a legitimate debt solution. Just be prepared.</p>
<p>More on <a href="http://www.debtsolution-strategies.com/debtconsolidation.htm" target="_new">debt consolidation how to</a> at <a href="http://www.debtsolution-strategies.com/debtconsolidation.htm" target="_new">http://www.debtsolution-strategies.com/debtconsolidation.htm</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps the most important factor that plays a key role in your life is money. It is through money only that you can fulfill your needs and desires. When some emergency needs come up and you are not all financially prepared, arranging the required cash becomes an up hill task. In these circumstances, it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perhaps the most important factor that plays a key role in your life is money. It is through money only that you can fulfill your needs and desires. When some emergency needs come up and you are not all financially prepared, arranging the required cash becomes an up hill task. In these circumstances, it is better to go for personal cash loans, where in you get access to the desired cash within a short span of time.</p>
<p>To subscribe for these loans, you are not at all required to pledge any collateral. Instead, you have to fulfill the desired prerequisites. In this regard, you must be an employee with a firm or organization for the past 6 months. The monthly income drawn should be fixed and minimum of £1200. Your age should be more than 18 years and along with it, you must have a valid and active bank account.</p>
<p>Under the provision of the loans, an amount in the range of £100-£1500 is approved for a specific period. Usually the amount is made available for a limited period which exceeds not more than 30 days, from the date of approval. if due to some circumstances, you are not in a position to repay the amount, the repayment term can be further extended to a few days more. This can be done by informing the lender and on paying a small fee.</p>
<p>The rate of interest for the loans is slightly higher. This is basically done to cut down the risk factor involved, as the loans are advanced without any proper security. However, by undertaking a proper research of the market, you can come across lenders offering the loans with competitive rates.</p>
<p>Bad credit borrowers with CCJs, IVA, arrears, defaults etc too can avail these loans, due to the fact that it is advanced without any credit check. As a matter of fact these loans offer a chance to the borrowers to improve their credit score, by repaying back the borrowed amount within the stipulated time period.</p>
<p>The application processes for personal cash loans are simple and are carried out through the online mode. All that you have to do is to fill a simple application with the relevant details. In fact, the amount gets transferred in to your account in less than 24 hours.</p>
<p>Angela Alderton is a specialist advisor of personal cash loans and is curently working with Cash Loans UK. She holds a masters degree in economics from University of Warwick. For further details of <a href="http://www.cashloans.uk.com/personal_cash_loan.html" target="_new">Personal Cash Loans</a>, cash loan, cash loan UK, quick cash loan, bad credit cash loan you need to visit <a href="http://www.cashloans.uk.com" target="_new">http://www.cashloans.uk.com</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Forex Margin call happens when a client&#8217;s account equity falls below the required margin.
Leverage financed with credit, which is a description of what a margin account entails. This is very common in Forex. A margined account is a leverageable account in which Forex currencies can be purchased for a combination of cash or collateral. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Forex Margin call happens when a client&#8217;s account equity falls below the required margin.</p>
<p>Leverage financed with credit, which is a description of what a margin account entails. This is very common in Forex. A margined account is a leverageable account in which Forex currencies can be purchased for a combination of cash or collateral. Various brokers accept different limits.</p>
<p>Investing on margin isn&#8217;t the same as gambling. There are some similarities between margin trading and the casino. Margin is a high-risk strategy that can yield a huge profit if handled correctly. The dark side of margin is that you can lose your shirt and many other assets you own. Investing on margin without understanding what you&#8217;re doing is very risky.</p>
<p>As with any other investment research is the key to not losing your shirt! If, for instance, a client has 10 lots of open positions a margin call will occur if account equity drops below $5,000. At this point, some or all of the client&#8217;s open positions will be closed immediately at current prices.</p>
<p>Traders are also able to monitor both usable margin and used margin from the &#8220;Account Information&#8221; window of his/her online trading platform. Positions will be automatically closed once usable margin drops below zero.</p>
<p>Traders may avoid margin calls by either using stop loss orders or maintaining adequate funds in the account.</p>
<p>Normally the broker will have a minimum account size also known as account margin or initial margin e.g. $5,000-$10,000. Once you have deposited your money you will then be able to trade.</p>
<p>The title of this article asks, can a margin call hurt me? The answer is yes and very badly. But as in any other business there are things you can do to minimize your risk.</p>
<p>If for any reason the broker thinks that your position is in danger, that is, you have a position of $50,000 with a margin of one percent ($500.00) and your losses are approaching your margin ($500.00). He will call you and either ask you to deposit more money, or close your position to limit your risk and his risk.</p>
<p>Automatic stop loss is utilized as the safety net where the position is forced to cut automatically when the losses are at a certain point. It happens when the balance of margin account, that is, the asset value with deducting the losses, becomes to fall short of the margin limits set by your Forex broker. This practice is a common practice in the Forex market.</p>
<p>There is a difference from weekday trading and over the weekend trading. Reduced leverage is available leverage for over-the-weekend. The purpose of this policy is to protect clients from the risks caused by possible price swings during market closure. This could have a very serious affect on your invested funds.</p>
<p>How Do I Avoid A Margin call?</p>
<p>There are some common sense ways to avoid a margin call</p>
<p>1. Good money management, manage how you trade<br />2. Use stop loss for every position if you don&#8217;t have adequate margin<br />3. Do not over trade</p>
<p>Hopefully this article will make you aware of some of the possible pitfalls of a margin call.</p>
<p>Do your due diligence and you will be in a better position than many other investors.</p>
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