Archive for May, 2011
May
19
Is it true that commercial mortgage loans are all ARM’s?
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When we got our commercial loan, our loan officer told us that “all commercial mortgages are ARM.” Although we got in on the low interest rate boom 4 yrs ago, our payments are now almost doubled. Any suggestions?
Repossession
May
18
Technological Benefits of Equipment Leasing
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Technology provides a needed and powerful edge in business; the following points examine those benefits and let you decide how these benefits provide you with the needed edge in business. An equipment leasing arrangement provides you the edge you need without running the expensive costs associated with purchasing state-of-the-art equipment.
Wider Options, Lesser Costs – With an equipment leasing arrangement you are free to select your choice of equipment without paying the full price. This advantage also comes with the fact that most business equipment leasing companies will often handle everything from the maintenance to the deployment of their equipment. Your company can save the costs associated with the equipment as the leasing company usually gets price cuts on equipment and related services since they buy in bulk.
State-Of-The-Art Equipment – When a commercial equipment leasing company provides your business with equipment they provide the best. They do this because unlike your business, equipment leasing is the only business they do and their competition is steeped in proving you the best equipment at the lowest prices. If they don’t provide the best equipment at the best prices their competition takes over, so the company paying for leasing services gets all the related benefits of getting the best equipment at a cheap price.
Flexible Arrangements – With an equipment leasing arrangement, financing is according to your convenience. Financing can be arranged according to the way you intend to use the equipment and the cash flow of your company. You can also renegotiate the terms of your lease if your circumstances change and this comes without any repercussions. Some commercial equipment leasing companies also handle the insurance of their equipment so insurance costs for your leased equipment is not a problem.
Equipment Leasing Options
With the various equipment leasing companies available there is hardly a fixed set of leasing options. Companies will provide leasing options and tailor them according to the needs of their customers. In this equipment lease guide we have selected some of the most common business equipment leasing options available, which can be found across a variety of equipment leasing companies in the U.S. today.
The Capital or Finance Lease offers the lessee the option to buy the equipment at a much reduced rate at the end of the lease period. This equipment lease is also referred to in some quarters as a nominal buyout lease. With the Sale-Leaseback Lease the company buys the equipment it requires and sells it to the leasing company. The equipment leasing company can then lease the equipment back to your company or business for its normal use. The Municipal Lease option is available to public agencies as well as non-profit organizations. If your company falls into these categories you can make inquiries concerning this option. With the Deferred Payment Lease, the first monthly payments of such leases are usually deferred to a period of up to 90 days before the lease starts. With the Seasonal or Skip Payment Lease, the lessee pays for the lease at peak periods of the operating year, which are defined at his convenience. With the True Lease, the lessee may choose to return the leased equipment on conclusion of the lease or may buy the equipment at a fair market value price of the equipment. With the Graduated Lease, the leases start off with small monthly payments that rise according to the level of increasing income your business generates.
Sell and Rent Back
May
17
How to find commercial property for lease?
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How can I find a place for my business? I can’t find anything online or in the paper. Do I have to drive around looking for “for lease” signs in my target area?
Repossession
May
16
How can we terminate a commercial lease?
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We try to open a new business, we found a perfect location and signed the lease about 7months ago. It’s a brand new building, still not finished. The projected delivery date was Dec 31, 2006 and the landlord keeps telling us that it is almost done! BUT IT’S NOT !!! He’s gonna need couple more months. So we decided to terminate the lease and find a new place.
What is the best way to do it? We want our deposit back. Does he have a right to charge us anything?
thanks
Sell and Rent Back
May
15
Does the commission on commercial mortgages go down?
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Does the commission on commercial mortgages go down the higher the amount of the mortgage. On a 25mil mortgage what is the standard commission rate? What is the commision rate on line of credit?
Quick House Sale
May
14
I own a business but rent the building and also live in the building. I need to buy the building. I have been here 4 years with a growing bsiness. It also has a rental trailer on the property for income. I need a mortgage lender to help me finance it.
Passive Income
May
13
Where can I find inexpensive commercial coffee equipment to lease or buy?
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I am in the planning stages of opening a art gallery/coffeehouse and I am having trouble finding a place that leases coffee equipment. If anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great.
Thanks
Passive Income
May
12
I leased an ice cream shop and it flopped, now I have to break the lease?
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I have had this open for a month. the weather here has been unseasonably cold. Business is bad enough that it is actually costing me money to have it open. i have a lease to have the shop open until September, but I think I will close it down on the first of June. I have done absolutely everything I can do and I hate to give it up.
The question is, what will happen to me if I break my lease with this guy. I still owe him about $7,000.
I would imagine that he can sue me or put a judgement against me.
I don’t want to ruin my life and my credit, what are your thoughts???
Quick Property Sale
May
11
A Smart Loan Option For Businesses – Commercial Mortgage Loans
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usiness needs to buy commercial property for a start-up or expansion, a commercial mortgage loan can provide the funding needed for your project. Commercial mortgage loans are offered by banks, private lenders, and other lending institutions, each with varying lending programs to offer and options for repayment to meet your needs. Commercial real estate loans are often larger and more complicated than regular home mortgages. Therefore, these are sometimes more difficult to obtain. The approval process may be lengthier, with more requirements and paperwork than the typical home mortgage. When applying for a commercial mortgage loan, it`s important to know the requirements going in so you can have everything ready during the approval process. Getting Started Before ever starting the loan approval process, you must find a building or property to purchase. You`ll need to have the property appraised and be able to provide proof that the building is environmentally safe. Also, check your own credit report and credit score to be sure your credit record will be appealing to lenders. If there are negative records showing on your credit report or outstanding balances, you might want to pay these off and wait a little while longer before applying for your loan. These will remain on your credit report for a certain number of years, but showing you`ve paid the balance proves you made an effort to clear your negative credit. Also, create a list of positives about your business and what you plan to do with the property. The lender will want to know your goals, and will likely want to see a business plan. You should also be able to show a positive debt/income ratio and/or a stable, profitable business history. Types of Commercial Mortgage Loans There are many types of commercial mortgage loans, with fixed and variable rates being the two most popular choices. Fixed commercial real estate loans carry a fixed interest rate, which gives you a fixed monthly payment. The usual length is 15 to 25 years for commercial mortgage loans. Variable mortgages often have lower initial rates, but then the interest rate can increase ever so often, thus, increasing your monthly payment. You might start with a variable rate to get the lower rate and then refinance later on when the fixed rates drop in the credit market. Interest-only commercial real estate mortgages are loans in which the monthly payments are made toward only the interest for the first three to five years. The initial monthly payments are lower, which can help improve the cash flow in your business. Balloon mortgages are shorter-term loans in which the initial payments are very small but then a very large “balloon” payment is required at the end of your loan. Commercial Mortgage Lenders The choices are numerous when it comes to lenders for commercial mortgage loans. You can approach a traditional lender such as a bank or try non-traditional lenders such as private lenders or investors that are willing to loan money. A loan broker can help you choose the right avenue for your needs, and offer advice about possible payback plans. You can choose a loan broker and lender locally or find one online. It`s good to know all your options before applying for your loan. You can also apply for a commercial mortgage loan if you need to refinance an existing business property. This process is usually much faster than a new loan because you already own the property and have the documentation needed to acquire the loan. Commercial Loan Fees When buying commercial property, be prepared for all the fees that will show up before or during closing. These include a valuation fee or appraisal fee, environmental surveys (for potentially dangerous properties), broker fees, legal fees, due diligence fees (for credit and background checks), and application and processing fees. Also, be sure to question your lender or broker about early repayment penalties and balloon payments. Whether using a bank or private lender, get everything in writing before moving forward. The key to obtaining a commercial mortgage loan is to take time to read all the requirements, speak with a broker (ask plenty of questions), and keep your credit rating as high as possible. There are many websites online to help you with the process. Contact a broker today to find the best type of loan to help your business.
Quick Property Sale
May
10
Meeting The Standards Of Closing Property Sales
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Financing details have to be included in your offer so that the seller can evaluate them. The size of your down payment is part of the financing details that you need to provide; the larger the size of your down payment, the more likely the lender will approve your mortgage. Your offer should also state what kind of mortgage you’ll be getting (fixed rate or adjustable rate). Protecting yourself is another reason why you should include your financing information in your offer. Should the interest rate suddenly rise quickly, you might be paying a higher mortgage than you expected. Placing a maximum acceptable interest rate in your offer protects yourself from that instance.
It is easy to imagine the home of your dream but finding one is a different topic. Being meticulous could help in the process of locating your dream home if you’re really determined in living in a haven. In choosing a house, you have to be particular also of the benefits the place can give you. It would also be much better and enjoyable if you happen to share the dream home of your partner. In this way finding the right home would be in harmony thus making it easier. It would also be beneficial if you widen your search. You can ask around all you want. Be specific with details, it could be your permanent place so you might as well be thorough about it. It could not be an easy task but remember, it would be all worth it in the end.
Regardless of where you’re located in the US – even if it’s in a desert, by a river, or in the Midwestern plains – your home is at risk for flooding. Floods can happen to anybody at any place because of rising river water, flash floods, or rapid snow melt. Even if you think that a flood in your area is highly unlikely, you should consider getting a flood insurance policy. It’s fairly inexpensive, particularly in high-risk flood areas since the policy will be backed up by a federally insured mortgage. If your community is a participant, you can get flood insurance from an agent via the National Flood Insurance Program. Remember that flood insurance is easily transferable; you can assign your existing flood insurance policy to a buyer.
Taxes eat up a considerable amount of your income, but did you know that real estate gives you excellent tax breaks? Investing in real estate has many tax advantages over receiving a monthly wage. On Capital Gains Rates you already save a lot; on capital gains you only get taxed 15%, as opposed to the 35% for wage income. If you sell your residence, you also get an exemption if you’ve been living there for the last five years. You also get to deduct the interest you need to pay on debts you got from acquiring your real estate properties. You even get tax deductions for the wear and tear of your rental properties, even if the property’s value appreciates! There are so many tax advantages to investing in real estate. As long as you plan your income wisely, you’ll be able to save a lot.
Most real estate listings are informative but boring, and it’s the boring factor that keeps the house from selling. This happens because most people let their real estate broker do the listing, which only communicates with other brokers but not prospective buyers.
Take charge of your listing instead so it can grab attention. You can do this by making sure you have great pictures – and even if you don’t have great pictures to begin with, you can always use Photoshop to bring out the property’s excellent features. If your lawn is dead, use the paintbrush to color it green. If it’s a cloudy day, wait for blue skies before photographing your house. When a buyer scans the listing with the agent, you only have two seconds to grab his or her attention. Making a lasting impression is a must if you want to invite a viewing.
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