Sean Horton asked:




Taking good professional advice should be considered essential when considering taking out a residential development loan. They are not the easiest type of finance to understand and the rates of interest will vary depending on certain circumstances. Factors which govern this include the project you are undertaking, the size of it, and experience in completing similar projects along with the industry sector at the time of applying.

A broker will always be able to secure the cheapest rates based on your proposal and circumstances. They will negotiate with the lender on your behalf and put your proposal forward. You would be wise to work with a broker from the offset. By doing so they will be able to help you in regards to putting your proposal down, this can go a long way when it comes to the lender and broker negotiating for the lowest rate of interest.

Terms for a residential development loan will vary. A loan can be taken out over many years or as little as a year. This of course will all depend on the size of your venture and the amount you are borrowing. If you are taking on a very large project which requires you to borrow thousands of pounds then you may have to take out the loan over several years.

Lenders will usually offer a residential development loan which is based on interest only repayments. An interest only loan means that you will pay monthly payments determined at the onset of the loan and this is taken only off the interest. However the capitol of course still needs repaying. The capitol will have to be paid in full when the loan reaches maturity and a lender will insist that you are able to show you can do this.

An alternative if the project is not a particularly large one is to take the loan as a repayment. Monthly repayments can almost double but at the end of the loans term it will be paid off and you would not have to find a lump sum to complete the loan. While this is one way to go it would only be viable for those with a small project at hand.

When it comes to the amount a lender will offer for a loan then this will depend on the loan projection costs. If you are looking for 100% in finance then you would have to prove that you have an excellent track record when it comes to property development. The majority of lenders are willing to loan around 70% to 75% of the total costs. A broker will be able to negotiate for this depending on your circumstances and your proposal.

When considering taking out a residential development loan good advice should be the first consideration. While it costs you for the help and advice a broker gives the money that can be saved not to mention the time and stress that is avoided makes it all worthwhile. It is not only newcomers to property development that can benefit but also those who have been in the business for many years.

Nicole

Ivan A Cuxeva asked:




Anyone who has experienced problems clearing CCJ debts can apply for a mortgage. The product that may suit your circumstances is sometimes called a CCJ default mortgage. Although there are many products specifically designed for those with a bad credit history, a CCJ default mortgage scheme needs specialist professional advice. If you are incapable of clearing your CCJ debts, then mortgage lenders may see you as a high risk candidate especially when the loan amount is large such as a mortgage. You may find that lenders will apply higher interest rates or special restrictions on you. The easiest method of finding a product that suits your CCJ default mortgage requirements is to speak to a professional mortgage adviser that specializes in bad credit mortgages.

How Can I Get Professional CCJ Default Mortgage Advice?

If you have had any County Court Judgments against you, you are obligated to pay the debt as soon as possible. If you manage to pay the debt before it is registered on your credit rating, then you may circumvent adding the CCJ to your credit history. If you are unable to pay off the debt during this period, the CCJ will stay on your credit history for six years, whether you clear the debt or not. Defaulting on a County court judgment can be harmful to your credit rating, because the CCJ would have been issued for non-payment of debt in the first place. If you then neglect to attend to the CCJ, your credit rating can suffer.

If you are in CCJs default and you want to buy a property, mortgage advice is absolutely essential to your success. There are many specialist mortgage schemes available to CCJ default applicants, and because of the rise in the number of people who have CCJs issued against them the amount of products in the market is growing. It is estimated that every year over a million UK residents have County court judgments issued against them. Due to the increased demand for bad credit mortgage products, lenders have introduced a wider range of schemes for the various types of credit problems that now exist.

The best place to get CCJ default mortgage advice and information is by contacting a specialist bad debt mortgage broker. By law, mortgage brokers have to be professionally qualified, regulated and approved by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). These measures were introduced to protect consumers and all mortgage brokers must follow strict FSA guidelines. If you need a CCJs default mortgage, you should make sure that the mortgage broker you choose has experience of the bad debt mortgage market. These specialist products can be very complex so it is vitally important that the broker understands both your situation and all the schemes available before they recommend any products to you. Signing up for a CCJ default mortgage is a big obligation so you, the broker and the lender must be absolutely sure that you are able to meet the full criteria of the agreement before the loan is agreed.

Are CCJ Default Mortgages More Expensive?

You should be aware of the fact that that a CCJ default mortgage will cost more than a standard residential mortgage loan. From the lenders perspective there is more risk involved in loaning money to someone with a bad credit history than to people who have not had debt problems. However, interest rates and charges for bad credit mortgages are much more competitive than a few years ago, because the market is far more competitive. So although the cost to you will be higher than a standard mortgage, they may not be as high as you might think.

Samuel

Mr. Anonymous asked:


Yesterday I got a letter from my bank, they are offering me to pay about half of my second mortgage loan and saying that, if I do it, “my loan will be considered payed in full”. They also say they will give me an IRS 1099-C form for the amount forgiven.

I have never been late in a payment but I have a terrible loan (balloon), I don’t trust my bank and I was considering refinancing soon (it might not be possible as my loan is higher than what my house is appraised for).

Should I take the offer? Will this inflate my income and kill me at taxes time? What questions should I be asking? Is it as good as it seems?

Professional advice is very welcome.
Ok, the answers up till now seem really good but I want to put a little bit more detail to see is it can help me get even better answers:

First Loan:
$189,000 30 years (5 years interest only)
6.5% APR for the first 5 year, then it will go up

Second Loan:
$45,000 30 years fixed
13% APR
***offered to pay only $20,000 to pay it off***

My loans total: $234,000
My house is now worth: about $220,000
My mortgage bank is Aurora Loan Services, just do a search for their company name online and you will know why I don’t trust them. I called them today and they said there was no more information that I could get, just the letter, that’s it. They were kind but not helpful at all and I have only 30 days to take the offer and send my money order… because they will not take a bank wire or any other more secure kind of payment.

Franklin