Archive for March, 2010

Bulk REO Investment Profit Strategies (The Basics)

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The recession in the U.S. economy has resulted in more foreclosures than experienced by any other generation of Americans. Yet well-funded investors in real estate are seizing upon this opening to profit from an profoundly profitable new opportunity.

That opportunity is called Bulk REO Investing, and the opportunity is huge.

Consider with me, if you will, the fundamentals of the Bulk REO business.

You can’t understand Bulk REO Investments without understanding the process of foreclosure.

A home owner who misses one or more mortgage payments is faced with an ever-increasing volume of threatening correspondence from their lender. The formal process of foreclosure begins at the lender’s discretion. Between the formal beginning of the foreclosure process and the public auction is the ‘preforeclosure’ period.

To complete the foreclosure process, the property is auction to the public. If the property is not purchased at auction, ownership reverts to the original lender. The designation of ‘REO’ (Real Estate Owned) is then attached to the foreclosed property.

Local real estate agents are usually used to resale REO properties at retail price to the general public. But as a consequence of the weak economy, lenders are frequently selling their REO properties far below their actual value. The trade-off is that the buyer must purchase multiple REO properties in each transaction.

Qualified real estate investors are increasingly finding once-in-a-lifetime opportunities in these REO packages. Bulk REO Investors are most successful when they have a well-established source of funding for their REO packages. Some sources of funding for these transactions are: personal funds, hard money lenders, commercial lenders and non-conventional sources such as private investors and hedge funds. Additionally, one man is becoming very well known in the field of bulk REO investing, and his name is Sal Buscemi of Dandrew Capital Partners, a hedge fund in New York.

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Deciding Between Personal And Home Equity Loans

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

A better and quicker way to get money for any of your individual requirements is to get a personal loan. These loans are provided with least verification including your address, salary, and profession. But the interest rates of such personal loans are quite outrageous, compared to other available loans. And to obtain these loans, you are supposed to pledge some of your belongings for guarantee sake, to provide you with the loan amount.

If you are buying or if you own a own home, you may qualify for a home equity loan. Home equity loans, unlike personal loans are formulated on how much equity you have built up. If you’ve accumulated large amounts of equity over the years, you will likely qualify for a larger loan. Loan amounts for home equity loans are often much higher than personal loans. You will also find that interest rates for the home loans are less than for personal loans. One drawback to consider when borrowing money on a home equity loan is that your home is essentially being held as collateral.

Home equity loans seem like easy loans because you have a mortgage payment anyway and you can just add it on to the term of your mortgage. It’s also nice that the interest part of that kind of loan is usually deductible for federal income tax purposes, which is not the case with a personal loan. But be sure that you can repay what you borrow because it’s possible to lose your house.

The choice between personal loans and a home equity loan requires some considerations. In the first place you need to determine exactly what the loan is to be used for and the amount you require. A lot of the personal loans on offer don’t exceed $15,000, therefore making it necessary to obtain more than one personal loan or you have to take the option of a home equity loan. Besides that, take a critical look at your credit. Personal loans are easier to obtain with poor credit than home equity loans.

Before taking any loan, do your homework so you know exactly what you can borrow and how much you’ll pay for the homeloan. The APR is something you need to know and the lender must give you this data and inform you of any hidden costs. You should have all the information in front of you before you sign.

You need to comparison shop for loans. You might think that a home equity loan would be a good choice because it has lower interest rates, but a personal loan with its higher interest rate may be a better bet if it has less additional fees than the home equity loan.

When you need a loan, a good way to start is to research the variety of different loan types that are available to you. Talk with the lender you want to use to get another perspective of the best options that you qualify for. Although personal loans are a prompt way of obtaining money, the important thing is to find the best type of loan for your circumstances.

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Health Care Fails US Workers, 3rd World Clinic Alternative

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3898008n
Link to complete 60 Minutes episode about Remote Area Medical.

R.A.M. is a charity set up to provide medical care to isolated third world communities. It now provides care to America’s working poor. R.A.M. acts as a safety net for those who fall through the cracks.

Some of these people may be irresponsible or short sighted, some are just unlucky. They are however, results of a country that provides medical information through pharmaceutical ads, and financial planning courtesy of mortgage and credit card salesmen. Our educational system has produced uninformed, passive citizens, who are now at the mercy of their own ignorance and a consumption based society that encourages debt and dependency.

See ioUSAthemovie, visit the YouTube site

Feasabilty and desirability of Electric cars, Pluggable hybrids and Biodiesel

American Doctor Saves Millions of Lives Around the World

You choose! U.S. Health Care reform vs Successful Health Care systems of Taiwan and Switzerland

“Where Does the Money Go?” National Debt, Bill Moyers

Impeachment, the Constitution, and the President, Pt 1

Saudi-American Reporter Layla Fidel and Bill Moyers discuss Iraq; Pres. Debates critique (Pt 1))

WELFARE for the Wealthy, as U.S. Poverty, Hunger Increase

Farm Subsidies: Welfare To The Wealthy, Costs You Billions

Moyers, Susan Jacoby: American failure in education, reason
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY8JynFxUko

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Health Care Fails US Workers, 3rd World Clinic Alternative

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3898008n
Link to complete 60 Minutes episode about Remote Area Medical.

R.A.M. is a charity set up to provide medical care to isolated third world communities. It now provides care to America’s working poor. R.A.M. acts as a safety net for those who fall through the cracks.

Some of these people may be irresponsible or short sighted, some are just unlucky. They are however, results of a country that provides medical information through pharmaceutical ads, and financial planning courtesy of mortgage and credit card salesmen. Our educational system has produced uninformed, passive citizens, who are now at the mercy of their own ignorance and a consumption based society that encourages debt and dependency.

See ioUSAthemovie, visit the YouTube site

Feasabilty and desirability of Electric cars, Pluggable hybrids and Biodiesel

American Doctor Saves Millions of Lives Around the World

You choose! U.S. Health Care reform vs Successful Health Care systems of Taiwan and Switzerland

“Where Does the Money Go?” National Debt, Bill Moyers

Impeachment, the Constitution, and the President, Pt 1

Saudi-American Reporter Layla Fidel and Bill Moyers discuss Iraq; Pres. Debates critique (Pt 1))

WELFARE for the Wealthy, as U.S. Poverty, Hunger Increase

Farm Subsidies: Welfare To The Wealthy, Costs You Billions

Moyers, Susan Jacoby: American failure in education, reason
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY8JynFxUko

Duration : 0:9:41

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Why Short Sales Fail Series – HOA’s and Second Mortgages

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

http://lenderhelpinc.com

http://shortsalemc.com

Thank you for watching our series of videos we have prepared for you. Short sales can be frustrating and a long process IF you are not prepared. We have mastered the art of the short sale and want to help you successfully close your next short sale.

Whether you are a homeowner or Realtor, we want to work with you on your short sale.

For appt call 760-689-BANK (2265)

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Why Short Sales Fail Series – HOA’s and Second Mortgages

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

http://lenderhelpinc.com

http://shortsalemc.com

Thank you for watching our series of videos we have prepared for you. Short sales can be frustrating and a long process IF you are not prepared. We have mastered the art of the short sale and want to help you successfully close your next short sale.

Whether you are a homeowner or Realtor, we want to work with you on your short sale.

For appt call 760-689-BANK (2265)

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First Class Mortgage Inc.

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Yes you can get a mortgage and buy a home!

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First Class Mortgage Inc.

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Yes you can get a mortgage and buy a home!

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Welcome Message from Sherry Bradley

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Intro video to the mortgage business and Sherry’s online mortgage information.

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Welcome Message from Sherry Bradley

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Intro video to the mortgage business and Sherry’s online mortgage information.

Duration : 0:0:55

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