If you have recently filed bankruptcy, it won't be long before you are starting to ask yourself, "Ok, now, what do I do when I need a loan? Where do I got to get approved? Can I get approved?" Here are some overall basics about getting any kind of credit after a bankruptcy.2-3 Years after bankruptcy discharge is the magic number - Once you have filed bankruptcy, even the next day you can still get a car loan and possibly a mortgage loan. But,...more
When we think of prosperity and of creating abundance, it's easy enough to see how working at a job that we love helps us to earn more money then if we worked at a job we hated. We can also see that if we add plenty of love and warm-fuzzies towards how we treat our coworkers, bosses, employees, and customers, then it makes sense that people will like doing business with us and we'll again earn more money. We can understand how putting our love...more
Nothing can be more exciting & terrifying at the same time than buying your 1st home. Everyone talks about all the advantages of buying real estate such as the tax benefits, appreciation etc. But there are some risks involved and the more knowledge you have before you start the process the less vulnerable you will be to those risks. Now that you have decided to take the plunge there are some things you can go to make the experience exciting and pleasurable. One of the 1st things you should do is interview 3 Mortgage Specialists. This accomplishes 3 things, 1st you know in advance how much home you can afford. The worst feeling is to go out looking, find your dream home and then realize you cannot afford it. After that it will be really frustrating trying to find another home. Knowing what your price range is before you start looking assures that when you do find a home you will be able to afford it. 2nd, once you decide to put in an offer, being "Pre-Approved" puts you in a stronger bargaining position, especially it you happen to be in a multiple offer situation. 3nd you will have a relationship established with a mortgage broker. This will move things along much more...more
Before you give up on the idea that you will never be able to get a home equity loan because of your bad credit, first be sure you can't get one. It may save you a lot of work, and it opens up more possibilities for home purchases and help from real estate agents.You might be surprised to find that there are ways you can get conventional financing,...more
Bonding companies look at far more than just owners' personal credit when it comes to contract surety over $100,000. A surety wants to have confidence in their bonded contractors prior to approval. There are numerous different actions a contractor can take to instill confidence in a bonding company. A contractor must be organized and practice...more
Money spent updating your kitchen rewards you better than money spent on any other upgrades to your home. When it comes to kitchens, buyers continue to demand improvement in efficiency and style, and they love remodeled kitchens and new appliances. Even if you home costs less than the newer homes in your area, buyers view the model homes and hold the ideal in mind while home shopping.Newer homes place kitchens open to the family room and often have wide views of the outside. Newer homes also boast larger kitchens with more than one preparation area because cooking has become a social activity, and new homes often include a bar or buffet for entertaining. Cooks want to be in the middle of family activities so they can enjoy companionship.Buyers look for a kitchen with large open areas that allow guests enough room to mingle, along with workspace for kids doing homework or even a small kitchen workspace for paying bills or making phone calls. Present your kitchen as an organized, clutter-free, versatile space that will help your buyers feel they could be productive and happy working and interacting in the heart of their new home.You don't need to completely makeover your kitchen to...more
The yield curve refers to the interest rates on bonds of varying maturity. Normally, we expect the yield on bonds with longer maturities to have a higher yield than those of shorter maturity bonds. Because it is less of a burden to tie up one's money...more
Creating abundance is probably the hottest topic across the internet. Whether you're looking to start a business from your home computer or trying to payoff your mortgage in time to retire with comfort, everyone seems interested in how to get more...more
Women managers, women business owners and other business women must sometimes contend with unenlightened behavior and attitudes from male colleagues. You can either choose to get your dander up each time, which induces stress and health issues that...more
Finding a rent-to-own house is one of the many ways someone with bad or no credit can buy a house. You will often find them called names like lease/options, lease with option to buy, lease purchase, lease 2 purchase, rent with option to buy, rent to...more
You never thought that your home can be worth anything except for living purposes. Yes, a real estate broker would have offered a large sum on this house. But you never planned to sell the house because of an emotional attachment with it.One of the...more
Subprime lenders offer financing for people with low credit scores who don't qualify for a conventional loan. Subprime financing can be offered through traditional mortgage lenders like banks, credit unions, or mortgage lenders. There are also...more