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Why A Rehab Loan Is A Great Option If You Want To Buy A Fixer-Upper
If you have a lot of knowledge with repairing homes, you might be interested in buying a fixer-upper. By doing this, you can find a cheap home to buy and fix it up yourself, which is an affordable way to renovate a home. This can be a great way to save money on a home, but you might encounter a problem borrowing enough money to buy the house and remodel it.
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2016: The Year the Mortgage-Insurance Tax Deduction Is Set to Expire
The mortgage-insurance tax deduction was set to expire at the end of 2015, but it was extended for another year. Many homeowners can reduce their taxable income for 2016 by including mortgage insurance as an itemized deduction. The original impetus for the mortgage-insurance deduction was the economic downturn of 2006. The deduction was intended to help stimulate the sluggish real-estate market. At first glance, it's easy to assume that the deduction might apply to mortgage insurance on all home loans.
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3 Ways To Determine If Refinancing Your Home Makes Sense
There may come a point in time where you will want to refinance your home, especially if you are trying to save money on your monthly mortgage. However, refinancing doesn't always make sense. Here are three ways to determine when it does: You Will Actually Save Money: You don't want to refinance your home if it isn't actually going to save you money. Although you may be able to get your mortgage rate down, this doesn't always mean that you are saving.
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3 Tips To Avoid Becoming House Poor
Right now is a great time to consider buying a house. The market has lots of homes for sale, and interest rates are good. One common mistake that people make when purchasing a house is over extending themselves so that all of their money goes into their house and they become house poor. Here are some things that you can do to prevent becoming house poor. 1. Buy Lower Than Your Budget Allows
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What To Consider Before Bailing Someone Out Of Jail
It's the worst scenario: a family member or close friend calls you to let you know that they are in jail. Of course, the question is – can you bail them out? Before making a quick decision, make sure you are really thinking about what you are getting into so that you make an educated decision, not one based off of pure emotion. Trust When it comes to bailing someone out of jail, trust is the most important aspect.
About Me
When I started my own company, I knew that I needed a little business capital and fast. In an effort to raise money, I worked with various lenders to discuss loans, financing, and special terms. Unfortunately, I quickly discovered that not every loan was created equally. Some loans had almost predatory terms like high interest rates and penalties, while others were completely fair. Fortunately, a business consultant of mine taught me about loans and financing, so that I could make better choices in the future. The information on this blog saved my business, and I know that it can help yours too.