When considering financing through a Investment Property Loan, you must first locate a private lender with an interest in your particular real estate venture. Investment Property Loan lenders are ordinary people who are willing and financially able to fund your real estate venture by means of their own assets. You can locate private lenders through networking with others in the business, asking for referrals, or making a public presentation to a group of potential private money lenders.
Assuming you have located the private mortgage lender, you will need to set up a meeting to negotiate the terms of the private mortgage loan. Keep in mind that the private lender you choose can secure funds for you through a commercial institution or through personal assets such as bonds, stocks, or cash. You will want to negotiate terms that will present a win-win situation for both you and the lender.
Financing your real estate deals through a Investment Property Loan is not difficult however; it will involve some simple steps with documentation that will include a Promissory Note, Mortgage, Certificate of Insurance, and a Disclosure Statement. It is also a good idea to consider any federal or state security issues (SEC) which occasionally transpire through the private lending process.
The Promissory Note and the Mortgage document: The Promissory Note and the Mortgage document the terms you have agreed upon with the private lender. The Promissory Note explains in detail the terms in which the lender has agreed to fund your real estate venture as well as the terms you have agreed upon to borrow the money. The Mortgage outlines the terms of your performance as the borrower and generally is filed with your local county office by an attorney to insure that the filing process is done correctly.
Certificate of Insurance: The Certificate of Insurance is obtained from the insurance agency of your choice and should be provided to your private lender. The property insurance should include a title to your lender and a title to you as the borrower. It should also outline the exact terms of coverage with regard to property type and causes of loss such as flood, basic, broad, special, or earthquake.
Disclosure Statement: Use of a Disclosure Statement is always a good idea in a real estate transaction due to the fact that investing involves uncertainty and risks. The Disclosure Statement will outline the risks to your private lender, as well as your plans for use of the property and any possibilities for change during the course of the transaction. This statement acts as assurance that both you and the lender are aware of the possible risks involved before you enter into the real estate transaction.
Federal Regulations: You will want to check the federal regulations as well as those for your particular state with regard to what is termed as issuing a Security. In many cases, when you work with a private lender, it is considered issuing a Security under SEC guidelines. To avoid any problems, you may need to register with your state or federal SEC if you do not fall under certain exemptions.
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010Loan Modification and Loss Mitigation – The Real Story
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Just what is Loss Mitigation and what can it do for me? This is an understandable question, probably being asked by many Homeowners during these difficult times. I am going to explain what it is and how the Homeowner can benefit from it, plus how they may qualify for this benefit.
First, I think it’s important to explain, that a Home, especially a primary residence, is the biggest and most valuable investment we make in our lifetimes. It’s important to turn to the right source, and employ the experience of the right professionals to represent you to your lender.
Loss Mitigation allows for negotiations on your behalf with your Lender, to achieve the most affordable solutions possible on your existing loan. This is not a new loan, and it won’t change your home title. It’s the process of engineering a viable solution for both the Homeowner and the Lender, backed with decades of Lending, Legal, and Financial Planning experience. Such a process is made possible by a deep understanding of Lending guidelines, Lender protocol and procedures, knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations, as well as the savvy and strategy of financial planning. The goal is to secure more affordable terms for the Homeowner while managing the risk and losses of their Lender, and in doing so bridging the gap between Homeowner and Lender.
There’s a desperate need for a solution for the struggling Homeowners who can no longer afford their mortgage payment and are unable to qualify for a refinance. A Loan Modification may be the answer to their prayers. Many are afraid that they won’t qualify, many have the courage but are afraid that they aren’t a good candidate for the program but there’s no credit check, no minimum credit score required. There’s no appraisal needed, zero equity qualification. Late payments on their mortgage are OK, unstable job history or income is OK; being upside down on their home is OK.
Homeowners are more than just a “score” and it’s about time that they were treated as such. They need someone who will take the time to find out more about them, their lives, and their families, someone who will find out about the real picture, and care about all the elements of their lives, someone who believes that this is the ONLY way to offer them a real and viable solution for their future, someone who can guide them through the process and together discover the most suitable course of action for their personal situation, someone is committed to doing their part to help families in the community.
Here are some of the solutions that Loss Mitigation can help the Homeowner with, Loan Modification, Forbearance, Term Extension, Rate Reduction, Repayment Plans, Principle Reduction, Deed in Lieu, and Short Sale. However, the Homeowner must be willing to take the first step and contact a quality professional.
It’s important to know that each Homeowner has a team of professionals working for them and on their behalf, and with their best interest at heart. Each case will undergo a process of quality control, underwriting, financial analysis, and negotiations; each department working alongside the other to produce a comprehensive and cohesive solution.
Real Estate Asset Management – Part of Your Investment Team
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
For some time now, we have heard about the melt down in the residential real estate market. The foreclosure rates on homes are rising, and many other homeowners are barely able to meet their payments. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that some people are also worried that they may lose their jobs in a deteriorating economy. What has not, until recently, been in the press to the same degree is information regarding the state of the commercial real estate market.
In spring, 2008, investment in commercial real estate has decreased to levels not seen in about 4 years. However, the fundamentals remain relatively strong. Vacancy rates continue to be low, and few markets are experiencing negative rent growth. These signals might suggest that now is the time to invest in commercial real estate in addition to carefully managing your current real estate portfolio.
If you own commercial real estate, what can you do to protect your asset? Commercial real estate is no different than any other type of asset. It must be actively managed to achieve the highest return on the investment.
Professional real estate asset management is the best, most reliable, solution. Most people who have a large portfolio of stocks, bonds and cash have professional money management. The same should be true of your real estate asset. Professional real estate asset management will increase the likelihood that your objectives will be met. Since real estate is a highly unique form of financial investment, your real estate asset manager will possess different skills than your money manager.
The nature and size of the real estate investment assets would define the asset management services needed. However, in all instances, the asset manager should physically mange the property, advising the investor on the fiscal viability and timing of maintaining/upgrading the property to ensure market competitiveness. An accomplished real estate asset manager should also be able to sit down with the investor to discuss the financial objectives and performance expectations the owner has from the asset and if/when to add additional types of real estate to the portfolio. When working with a money manager, there are certain funds that are bought for growth or for dividends, and the same is true of real estate. An astute real estate asset manager will be able to provide advice and guidance, and perhaps more importantly, recommend a real estate portfolio that will achieve the return desired.
When choosing a real estate asset manager, the investor should make sure that the manager does more that just use a computer program to determine the investor’s needs. Unlike stocks and bonds, the management of real estate is an art as much as a science. A great real estate asset manager is like a great chef who studies and trains in a number of different techniques and cuisines. However, the greatness comes when he adapts and changes depending upon the tastes of the diner and the ingredients at hand when actually preparing the dish. A real estate asset manager should be able to do the same. He/she should be trained in the disciplines of building management and finance. The asset manager should also possess the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, which identifies him/her as one of only 6% of commercial real estate practitioners who have successfully completed the required rigorous coursework and exams in commercial and investment real estate. The designation, however, needs to be enhanced by an advisor who is able to adapt those skills to the individual real estate asset and the individual owner. Only then will the investor be getting the best possible management focus for his/her real estate assets.
The Easy Mortgage For Bad Credit Solution
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
When you need to obtain a mortgage for bad credit, there are a couple options you have to choose from. Before you commit to anything, it is crucial that you know your options and spend some time thinking about this important decision. Whatever you decide is something you may be stuck facing and paying off for the next 30 years, so do not take this decision lightly.
Your mortgage for bad credit options are basically the following:
1. Search for and try to find the best offer with your current credit situation
2. Focus on credit restoration to qualify for preferred treatment
There are a number of companies and organizations that will approve you for a home loan no matter what your credit score, but that comes with major consequences. You’re likely to pay outrageous fees and the interest you’ll pay on the loan will be two to three times the average rate.
As a result, not only will it cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars more to live in your home every month, but by the time you pay off your mortgage it could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars more. That’s because each month you pay your mortgage, more money is sent to the bank to pay interest than to actually owning your home. You’re simply paying a fee.
Whether you need a mortgage for bad credit to purchase a new home, refinance your current home, or buy a second home, you’ll end up paying more with these plans – and not just in mortgage payments. Because of your bad credit, your closing costs could be higher and you may end up paying private mortgage insurance (PMI), which is nothing more than a fee because of your bad credit score.
This can all be entirely eliminated by simply planning 30 – 90 days before you purchase your home. By putting a little effort in restoring your credit, you can erase any worries about getting approved for a mortgage. In doing so you’ll save thousands of dollars in the process and reduce your closing costs.
Easy Path to Loan Approval
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Many experts in the real estate industry predicted the credit crunch to have eased by now but that is not the case. Good borrowers with excellent credit payment histories are being turned down due to rising foreclosures from borrowers who cannot afford their mortgage payment. Some of the keys to getting approved is the loan guidelines have become more strict and underwriters are eyeing loan applications with more scrutiny. The borrower never gets to speak with the underwriter and probably never will. So, the approval is in their hands.
An experienced loan officer can convey or send your message to the underwriting department along with your application which could be the missing link or go-ahead to getting approved for a loan. Especially, if the underwriter was on the fence before, now they have something to hold their hats.
Also, a borrower should educate themselves on the mortgage process by going to their local library or bookstore to get informed on the basics of a home mortgage. The reason being is so they can ask the loan officer questions that can be relayed to management so you know you are proactive in becoming approved. In addition, knowing a bit more about mortgages before you apply will help in choosing the best possible home loan product for your needs. You will be less attracted to a negative amortization loan if you knew all about it and also be less vulnerable to unscrupulous lending tactics.
Mortgage companies and loan officers are eager to receive loan applications from prospective borrowers they’ve never met in person. A borrower can still apply for a home loan over the telephone just like the days before the internet.
An in-person meeting can be very important for those expecting to encounter unusual walls for loan approval. These walls may include self-employed borrowers, applicants with credit scores under 720, and little liquid assets. Borrower credibility is added when you explain your situation, dress appropriately and arrive with related documents in hand for your meeting.
The lender’s loan officers, underwriters and staff work hard at packing files to make it a more efficient system. So they really appreciate it when a borrower is prepared also. It makes everyone’s job easier and more streamlined. Being prepared such as knowing your credit scores and having supporting documentation to dispute any possible credit report errors helps tremendously in all phases. Borrowers should stay in touch with their mortgage lender during the process. Make it easy for them to reach you and be proactive and forthcoming to the loan officer you are working with. In the end your chances of getting approved increase dramatically.
Real Estate Settlement Costs Explained
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Let’s discuss the settlement services which you may be required to get and pay for and which are itemized in Section L of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement. You also will find a sample of the HUD-1 form to help you to understand the settlement transaction.
When shopping for settlement services, you can use this section as a guide, noting on it the possible services required by various lenders and the different fees quoted by service providers. Settlement costs can increase the cost of your loan, so compare carefully.
700. Sales/Broker’s Commission: This is the total dollar amount of the real estate broker’s sales commission, which is usually paid by the seller. This commission is typically a percentage of the selling price of the home.
800. Items Payable in Connection with Loan: These are the fees that lenders charge to process, approve and make the mortgage loan.
801. Loan Origination: This fee is usually known as a loan origination fee but sometimes is called a “point” or “points.” It covers the lender’s administrative costs in processing the loan. Often expressed as a percentage of the loan, the fee will vary among lenders. Generally, the buyer pays the fee, unless otherwise negotiated.
802. Loan Discount: Also often called “points” or “discount points,” a loan discount is a one-time charge imposed by the lender or broker to lower the rate at which the lender or broker would otherwise offer the loan to you. Each “point” is equal to one percent of the mortgage amount. For example, if a lender charges two points on a $80,000 loan this amounts to a charge of $1,600.
803. Appraisal Fee: This charge pays for an appraisal report made by an appraiser.
804. Credit Report Fee: This fee covers the cost of a credit report, which shows your credit history. The lender uses the information in a credit report to help decide whether or not to
approve your loan and how much money to lend you.
805. Lender’s Inspection Fee: This charge covers inspections, often of newly constructed housing, made by employees of your lender or by an outside inspector. (Pest or other inspections made by companies other than the lender are discussed in line 1302.)
806. Mortgage Insurance Application Fee: This fee covers the processing of an application for mortgage insurance.
807. Assumption Fee: This is a fee which is charged when a buyer “assumes” or takes over the duty to pay the seller’s existing mortgage loan.
808. Mortgage Broker Fee: Fees paid to mortgage brokers would be listed here. A CLO fee would also be listed here.
900. Items Required by Lender to Be Paid in Advance: You may be required to prepay certain items at the time of settlement, such as accrued interest, mortgage insurance premiums and hazard insurance premiums.
901. Interest: Lenders usually require borrowers to pay the interest that accrues from the date of settlement to the first monthly payment.
902. Mortgage Insurance Premium: The lender may require you to pay your first year’s mortgage insurance premium or a lump sum premium that covers the life of the loan, in advance, at the settlement.
903. Hazard Insurance Premium: Hazard insurance protects you and the lender against loss due to fire, windstorm, and natural hazards. Lenders often require the borrower to bring to the settlement a paid-up first year’s policy or to pay for the first year’s premium at settlement.
904. Flood Insurance: If the lender requires flood insurance, it is usually listed here.
1000 – 1008. Escrow Account Deposits: These lines identify the payment of taxes and/or insurance and other items that must be made at settlement to set up an escrow account. The lender is not allowed to collect more than a certain amount. The individual item deposits may overstate the amount that can be collected. The aggregate adjustment makes the correction in the amount on line 1008. It will be zero or a negative amount.
1100. Title Charges: Title charges may cover a variety of services performed by title companies and others. Your particular settlement may not include all of the items below or may include others not listed.
1101. Settlement or Closing Fee: This fee is paid to the settlement agent or escrow holder. Responsibility for payment of this fee should be negotiated between the seller and the buyer.
1102-1104. Abstract of Title Search, Title Examination, Title Insurance Binder: The charges on these lines cover the costs of the title search and examination.
1105. Document Preparation: This is a separate fee that some lenders or title companies charge to cover their costs of preparation of final legal papers, such as a mortgage, deed of trust, note or deed.
1106. Notary Fee: This fee is charged for the cost of having a person who is licensed as a notary public swear to the fact that the persons named in the documents did, in fact, sign them.
1107. Attorney’s Fees: You may be required to pay for legal services provided to the lender, such as an examination of the title binder. Occasionally, the seller will agree in the agreement of sale to pay part of this fee. The cost of your attorney and/or the seller’s attorney may also appear here. If an attorney’s involvement is required by the lender, the fee will appear on this part of the form, or on lines 1111, 1112 or 1113.
1108. Title Insurance: The total cost of owner’s and lender’s title insurance is shown here.
1109. Lender’s Title Insurance: The cost of the lender’s policy is shown here.
1110. Owner’s (Buyer’s) Title Insurance: The cost of the owner’s policy is shown here.
1200. Government Recording and Transfer Charges: These fees may be paid by you or by the seller, depending upon your agreement of sale with the seller. The buyer usually pays the fees for legally recording the new deed and mortgage (line 1201). Transfer taxes, which in some localities are collected whenever property changes hands or a mortgage loan is made, can be quite large and are set by state and/or local governments. City, county and/or state tax stamps may have to be purchased as well (lines 1202 and 1203).
1300. Additional Settlement Charges:
1301. Survey: The lender may require that a surveyor conduct a property survey. This is a protection to the buyer as well. Usually the buyer pays the surveyor’s fee, but sometimes this may be paid by the seller.
1302. Pest and Other Inspections: This fee is to cover inspections for termites or other pest infestation of your home.
1303-1305. Lead-Based Paint Inspections: This fee is to cover inspections or evaluations for lead-based paint hazard risk assessments and may be on any blank line in the 1300 series.
1400. Total Settlement Charges: The sum of all fees in the borrower’s column entitled “Paid from Borrower’s Funds at Settlement” is placed here. This figure is then transferred to line 103 of Section J, “Settlement charges to borrower” in the Summary of Borrower’s Transaction on page 1 of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement and added to the purchase price. The sum of all of the settlement fees paid by the seller are transferred to line 502 of Section K, Summary of Seller’s Transaction on page 1 of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement.
Paid Outside Of Closing (“POC”): Some fees may be listed on the HUD-1 to the left of the borrower’s column and marked “P.O.C.” Fees such as those for credit reports and appraisals are usually paid by the borrower before closing/settlement. They are additional costs to you. Other fees such as those paid by the lender to a mortgage broker or other settlement service providers may be paid after closing/settlement. These fees are usually included in the interest rate or other settlement charge. They are not an additional cost to you.
Lessons Learned From the Mortgage Meltdown Which No Real Estate Guide Could Have Taught
Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Now that the bubble has burst, the real estate business has brand new rules – rules that no real estate guide can reveal. Well, mostly it’s all common sense! The cardinal rule: No matter what the so-called “experts” say, do not buy a home you cannot afford. You know you can afford it when the monthly payment totes-up at approximately 31% of your monthly income. Period.
Unwary borrowers pay a high price for their failure to heed that cardinal rule. Right now, 322 American houses go into foreclosure every minute of every business day. Right now, in California nearly one in five homeowners is “under water” in his or her mortgage; right now in Las Vegas, the statistic soars to an almost unbelievable 70%. Although foreclosure rates have stabilized, rampant unemployment continues to drive foreclosures at a record pace. So, this virtual real estate guide states, in short, don’t spend what you can’t earn.
The Obama administration seeks remedies.
During March, 2010, the Obama administration admitted its original mortgage bail-out initiatives had failed, and the Inspector General’s office issued a scathing report detailing just how miserably the first attempts had failed. Only 550,000 of an estimated eight million eligible families applied for relief under the “Making Homes Affordable” programs. More importantly, nearly one-quarter of the families that did receive “MHA” trials subsequently defaulted on their restructured loans.
Early in the second quarter of 2010, sending more money to high-unemployment states, and empowering local lenders to undertake innovations of their own, the administration hopes to reverse the still-dismal trends. In mid-March, the government authorized lenders to make up to $1500(US) available for families’ relocations after short-sells, and it authorized banks to mark-down or write-off the difference between borrowers’ obligations and their homes’ values as they write new loans. Real estate analysts emphasize, though, the government’s desperate measures reinforce the urgency of compliance with the cardinal rule: If families had purchased homes they genuinely could afford, they would not have landed in such dire financial straits. Just as importantly, if families had resisted the urge to borrow against their artificially inflated home equities, they would not currently teeter on the brink of bankruptcy.
A “bearish” buyer’s market.
The administration also has liberalized “first-time buyers’” guidelines, extending the program’s life, and continuing to make funds available for people who have not bought new homes in the last two or three years. Even with tax incentives, however, buyers still must abide by the cardinal rule of this non-existent real estate guide, with the caveat that depressed values have made many luxury homes extremely affordable.
The real estate market currently tilts very much in buyer’s favor, but their newfound purchasing power ought not encourage buyers to “push the envelope” within the rules. The cardinal rule breaks down several different ways. First and most importantly, if the payment on a new home registers 31% of your monthly income, you can afford the house; if it goes over 31%, “curb appeal” and “fixer-upper” no longer matter. Just keep driving. Second, adjustable-rate mortgages will not work in the current economy, because your income is just as likely to decline as to increase over the next decade. Especially if you are a middle manager in a large corporation, your livelihood remains very much in jeopardy, and you should plan against the worst case. Third, for the sake of saving your home and keeping your family intact, put your family on a “cash only” economy; your mortgage should be your only debt, and you should have a $1000 emergency fund, and six months’ income in a traditional savings account.
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