Posts Tagged ‘Equifax’

Is A Hard Money Loan With Bad Credit Hard To Get Or Are There Private Lenders Who Will Work With Me?

Friday, April 24th, 2009

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Getting a hard money loan with bad credit may be easier than getting a standard loan from a bank. It really depends on the individual situation and the lender. Most banks have raised the minimum required credit score for personal loans. If your score is low, you may still be able to get a mortgage for your primary dwelling from a regular bank, but if you are interested in real estate investing, rehabbing or flipping, your application will probably be denied.

For some hard money lenders bad credit is not an issue. It is their business. Some small companies and private individuals specialize in making high risk loans to property owners. The amount that a person can borrow is limited to the amount that the lender can expect to recoup in the case of foreclosure. These are risky deals for both the lender and the borrower, but sometimes it is the only option. (more…)

How Do I Qualify for a Loan?

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

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TLoans are the single most common source of funding, whether for purchasing a home, financing a business, paying off debt, or financing a college education. Before approaching a lender to see if you qualify for a loan, whether your credit scores are ideal or very poor, it’s a good idea to understand as much as you can about the factors that a lender will take into consideration when evaluating your situation and your position as a borrower. Qualifying for a loan can be much easier when you have and understand all of these factors.

To qualify for a loan, a bank or other lender will examine a few key points about you.

1. Ability to repay the loan. (more…)

Wedding Loans – When Wedding Bills Are Postponing the Wedding Bells

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

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Somewhere when you least expected, you find the person who you know you are going to share your life with. You met that wonderful person. And it is a blessing that you are going to walk down the aisle with that person. You want to share it with everyone, everyone. And this one important day of your life has to be perfect in every respect of the word. 2.3 million weddings are taking place each year, but that doesn’t make your marriage just another figure in the statistics.

If you have taken the decision to get married then perhaps you are moving to the next decision which is how to get married. While preparing for that question, the question of finances is understandably related. Wedding loans have the perfect answer, in case you can’t afford the wedding you are thinking of. (more…)