Tax Liens Take Second Place to Other Liens

Tax Liens Take Second Place to Other Liens By Miranda Marquit January 15th, 2009 Posted in Taxes, Economy, Home Mortgage, Mortgage News, ... more in mortgage debt than the property is worth. The new program will ease this burden by allowing ... lien means that the IRS has first claim to the money. Mortgage lenders who already lent the money [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:06:30

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21 Ways To Create An Emergency Fund

Building up an emergency fund, if you haven’t already, is one of the most important things you can do to help your finances. But you knew that ... ; 2) stop getting into debt; and 3) build an emergency fund of $1,000 (and later you can increase ... to your financial health: Stop getting into debt. When an emergency comes up, if you don’t have an [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 00:13:42

Latest News in Credit Repair and Credit Score - Jan 14, 2009

Trailer Report - Edmonton Sun 11 Jan 2009 at 2:00am Share: Daily Newspapers - Toronto Sun - Calgary Sun - Ottawa Sun - Edmonton Sun - Winnipeg Sun - London Free Press - 24 Hours Vancouver - 24 Heures Montreal - Brockville Recorder & Times - Chatham Daily News - Fort McMurray Today - Grande Prairie … Shape up your credit report - The State [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:19:33

Now Developers Need A Bailout As Loans Come Due

This falls in the “if you can’t beat them, join them” game ... to refinance the projects. The developers business plans are predicated on being able to roll over the debt on their projects. If banks are not willing to refinance the loans [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 15:19:39

Are Long Term Mortgages For You?

Are Long Term Mortgages For You? Posted by Dark Spider at January 14, 2009 The various ways of getting a house these days has definitely become easier, along with the way that it can be paid back. Traditionally, a mortgage on a house meant a maximum of 25 or 30 years before amortization [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:09:19

Lost In A Sea Of Stark, Empty Houses And Vacant Lots

It’s Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. “Record numbers of Sonoma County homeowners are seeing property taxes fall, ... condominium development and is seeking to collect nearly $19 million of unpaid loans connected [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 17:57:28

Compare Credit Cards for Best Deals

Now is not the time to be spending unnecessary money; ... of us could make some significant changes and realize subsequent savings is in the area of credit card debt. First and foremost, most of us carry way too much credit card debt and if we hadn’t already [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 04:07:57

Is Israel the next Iceland?

Bloomberg.com reports that Israel may be the next country to be dragged down by the ongoing world financial crisis.The country’s 15 largest real estate companies have about 140 billion shekels in overall debt ... to do so in the future.” About 50 billion shekels of that debt is in the hands of those saving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:30:00

Do you really need a home equity line of credit?

by Doc Schmyz If you own your home you have a financial resource available to you that can help you with your financial needs or concerns ... of credit acts as a revolving credit (like your credit card). You do not need to pay interest on the full amount you have access to — you only pay for what you have used. Also, like a credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:28:55

Refinancing Our Way To Better Financial Health

dollar So Denis and I have decided to refinance our mortgage ... ll put 20% of it into savings for emergencies. The other 80% will be applied to credit card debt ... off credit card debt (for fear of going crazy with the credit card again), the new me is excited [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 00:33:15

Words from the (investment) wise 12.28.08

Investors spent the holiday-shortened Christmas week in an un-merry mood, digesting more gloomy economic data and taking stock of a tumultuous 2008 ... s exuberance), but also still be battling with the implications of the credit crisis for the global economy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 12:31:33

Liquid Fantasies

Where did all the money disappear? Liquid fantasiesby Satyajit DasDecember 15, 2008In recent years, money was cheap and other assets were expensive ... of around $60 billion per annum (the difference between the rate it pays on its Renminbi debt ... such as Freddie and Fannie Mae debt, and other high [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 03:48:00

My Stock Market and Real Estate Predictions For Year 2009

Goodbye 2008 and Good Riddance - Hello Year 2009! Happy New Year everyone! ... way out by blaming the credit crisis and current economic woes on the Bush administration ... on the wrong culprits. The primary blame should be placed on ourselves - the credit and home hungry [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 03:50:28

Shock & Awe! - NOI Gets Bombed

Noah and I have been talking ad nauseam about the imminent threats to the New York City land market, commercial real estate market and ultimately the residential real estate market as a result of the tentacles of the credit debacle going back quite a stretch [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 00:25:02

Sources of commercial real estate loans

Commercial real estate loans are crucial for a person who wants to start a real estate business, for expanding the existing business, or for refinancing the existing debt. There are two main types of commercial real estate loans ... for obtaining commercial real estate loans, like banks, insurance companies, and private investors [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:47:31

European Central Banks Face Hurdles to Quantitative Easing

With interest rates coming down to rock-bottom levels, Europe’s central banks are having to look at alternative policy tools, ... in a variety of different ways, including the purchase by the central bank of government debt or private [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:55:30

European Central Banks Face Hurdles to Quantitative Easing

With interest rates coming down to rock-bottom levels, Europe’s central banks are having to look at alternative policy tools, ... in a variety of different ways, including the purchase by the central bank of government debt or private [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:54:00

Why So Little Self-Recrimination Among Economists?

Why is it that economics is a Teflon discipline, seemingly unable to admit or recognize its errors? ... well know, prices rose at an accelerating pace), rising levels of consumer debt, stagnant average [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 09:21:07

LendingClub Loans

Examples of loans being funded at the LendingClub. If these guys are getting their loans funded, couldn’t you? ... I am looking for a better rate to pay off my credit card. debt. Las Vegas, NV I NEED A LOAN TO PAY OFF ... . tamarac, FL Using to pay down credit cards Rensselaer, NY Pay off credit card at lower rate Jupiter [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 01:17:27

Wednesday morning links

#fullpost{display:inline;}TOP STORIESRetail sales slump 2 ... to Sell Debt as Losses Erode Funds - BloombergPension Losses Could Whack 2009 Corporate Profits ... recycling - Christian Science MonitorSome States in a Pinch May Raise Gasoline Tax - NY [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:02:00

Capmark Funds $62M for Pair of Connecticut M-F Properties

Capmark Funds $62M for Pair of Connecticut M-F Properties No Comments Posted by John Posted in News Capmark Finance Inc. has originated a total of $62.4 million in permanent, fixed-rate debt through its Fannie Mae DUS program for the refinancing of two Connecticut multi-family properties. Commercial Property News [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:04:29

As The Politicians Battle It Out Ukraine’s Economy Tunnels South In Search Of Australia

“In Ukraine, the evidence is still that policymakers do not quite understand the seriousness of the challenges they face,” ... by the conflict-ridden negotiations over Ukraine’s gas debt. And just to add to the nighmare, Ukrain’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 16:06:18

WSJ: Could Warren Buffett Save Dow Chemical?

For Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris, failure isn’t an option. Liveris has a tough juggle ahead of him to complete his company’s $15 ... taking on that much debt would hurt Dow’s credit rating. So Deal Journal wanted to look at some ways [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 18:10:00

$94 Million Refinancing Arranged by HFF for Luxury Manhattan Multifamily High-Rise

The New York and Hartford offices of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that they have arranged a $94 million refinancing for Riverbank West, a 44-story luxury multifamily building in Manhattan. HFF senior managing directors Mike Tepedino, Dana Brome [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 13:04:18

Olympic Village Boondoggle: "It’s Your Money, So It Pays To Pay Attention"*

.Numbers?You want stinkin' numbers on the potential cost of the boondoggle?Miro Cernetig, perhaps with the assistance of a mole or two at 12th and Cambie, has 'em.And here ... carrying the Olympic Village debt longer than the original business plan.I’ll give the project [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 21:20:00

2009 Forecast: Agencies and MBS -- Back door huh?

For the rest of the 2009 Forecast series, click here. I lump agency debt and MBS together because both are basically wards of the state at this point ... GSE debt (that is, non-callable) has declined in spread from about +150 in October and November [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:43:00

Home Loans and Mortgages - Time to Consolidate Loans?

Home equity loans and lines of credit are useful tools for homeowners ... , much like a credit card loan. A home equity loan would represent a fixed amount of money borrowed ... - home improvement, debt consolidation, vacations, and more. The loans, backed by the value [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:05:16

Bank of the United States

Bank of the United States Citigroup cuts a deal with its new bosses on Capitol Hill ... . Any problems, he goes to Paulie. Trouble with a bill, to Paulie . . . But now he has to pay Paulie."The problem with Citi's capitulation is that it means that not just Citi will have to pay [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 04:41:00

Mortgage Refinance Loans Guide

by John Bear Choosing the right type of mortgage for your situation could indeed save you thousands of dollars. So, first things first ... that will help you with the proper selection of a mortgage. The two types of mortgage refinance loans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:59:45

The Hope (Dashed) For Homeowners Program

an email: If you think it's worthwhile, how about an article that explains the HUD hope to homeowners program in plain(er) English ... . Is there an actual yardstick for that? Debt-to-income? Something else? The program is effective [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 14:40:31

Options for Mortgage Refinance in 2009

by Madeline Zidan When looking at Mortgage Refinance there are quite a few details to which you will want to pay attention ... . Mortgage Refinance probably makes very little sense if you plan on moving or foresee paying off [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:23:21

Misperceptions About Getting Out Of Debt

There are many substantial ways to getting out of debt. However, there are some common ways of getting out of debt that are not as advantageous ... of your debt is erased. However, this is where your wise decision skills should come into play. While [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:11:17

Debt Consolidation Tips Maximizing the Equity in Your Home with a Second Mortgage Loans

Debt Consolidation Tips Maximizing the Equity in Your Home with a Second Mortgage Loans Debt Consolidation Tips Maximizing the Equity in Your ... card debt and other high-interest installment loans, using your equity for bill consolidation makes ... -interest creditors while “rolling” that debt into your mortgage. Credit card consolidation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:20:23

Property Loan Refinancing

Mortgage refinancing is the substitution of a valid mortgage contract with a fresh mortgage contract with brand new terms. Loan refinancing is used to refer to the substitution of any debt obligation … Continue reading here: Property Loan Refinancing [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 18:50:10

Commercial Real Estate Mortgages - Basics to Getting Your Loan!

Commercial Real Estate Mortgages - Basics to Getting Your Loan! Posted by Dark Spider at January 15, 2009 There is quite a difference in the process of obtaining a commercial real estate mortgage versus obtaining a loan to buy or refinance residential property [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:07:56

Best Refinance Mortgage Rates - Ways to Qualify for a Low Refi Rate

Obtaining a low rate is a top concern for many homeowners who choose to refinance their existing mortgage ... payments, judgments, and high debt to income ratio are damaging to your credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:45:36

Some Thoughts on 2009

So much promise, so many risks. This is how 2009 is shaping up ... emphasis separate from stock market impacts, etc.) are in line with the thinking I've put forth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 22:51:16

How To Find The Best Student Loan Consolidation Programs

by Trinity Tolbert After four years or more of college, you probably have several different loans ... on your loans. Most of the time, loan officers will help you interpret the best consolidation program [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:14:12

Mortgage Refinance Loans Tips

by John Bear If you are already in the process of refinancing your home mortgage loan, ... and tolerance for risk. Here are several tips to help you select the right type for mortgage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:04:46

Currency News - Thursday, 15 January 2009

Economic News USD - The USD Recovery Continues The USD continues to trade between 1.3100-1 ... that the European Central Bank (ECB) will lower its main refinancing rate by a half-percentage point [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:47:55

Daily Owner Earnings

ThoughtsIn a nation where the majority of voters are fools; fools end up running the nation ... . 2009 could be the year when investors realize there is no way the US government debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 23:22:00

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