Now that you have bought your dream home, you have a lot of debt and are under a lot of financial stress. Many smart real estate investors use a useful solution that gives them more cash flow, a lower interest rate, and a lower monthly payment....
If you've been abusing your credit cards like many Americans do, it's likely that you already have enough debt to last you until you retire. On the other hand, you might need to bite the bullet, say "enough is enough," and take action before you...
Due to the number of loans that aren't being paid back, traditional banks and lending institutions are making credit checks more difficult. This means that it's hard to get approved even if you have good credit. But getting a home mortgage bank...
Predatory lending is at an all-time high because the real estate market is still going strong after five years of skyrocketing prices and low interest rates. The term doesn't have a clear meaning, but it usually refers to lenders who go out of...
As investors get tired of the unreliable stock market, the idea of investing in real estate seems to be getting more and more popular. Many investors think that real estate is a good way to save for the future because, in the medium to long term,...
One of the most common reasons to get a home equity loan is to make improvements or upgrades to the home itself. With some changes, the property's value goes up almost as much as what it cost to make those changes. This, plus the fact that the...
To start your own small business, you don't need investors or a traditional business development bank loan. Small business financing could be possible if you own a home or have good enough credit to open revolving credit card accounts.
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In 1996, when the tax code was changed to stop letting people deduct the interest on most purchases, the home equity loan came of age. The interest paid on home equity loans, on the other hand, stayed tax-free up to $100,000 for taxpayers who...
According to Experian, a credit score is a number that helps lenders decide: "How likely is it that I will get paid back on time if I give this person a loan or credit card?" Your credit score is based on the information in your credit report....
Are there really interest rates of 1.25 percent? Neg am mortgages figure out more than one mortgage rate. The payment rate is one, and the interest rate is the other. The payment rate is capped at 7.5% of the last payment, which is good news. The...