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BC Mortgage and Reals Estate Advice – Flipping is not easy

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

2ndflower5 The BC mortgage scene is the life of the writer. His focus is in bad credit mortgage Canada applications. Bad credit mortgage lenders are choosier these days, it is his job to make it happen.

Maybe you know somebody who knows somebody who buys and sells houses and makes as much money on a single transaction as you make in a year. Or perhaps you caught an episode of one of those house flipping TV shows that demonstrates just how easy it is to buy a house for $250,000, fix it up for another $75,000, and sell it for a half million bucks in a matter of days.

Now, you want in on the action. You want your slice of that capitalistic cannoli.

But where do you start? You can’t imagine where you’d be able to get your mitts on the cash you’d need to finance a flip. You have no idea where to start looking for undervalued property, and even if you could find a suitable house to flip, the only experience you have fixing houses is plunging the toilet. Surely you’re not qualified to invest in the complicated world of real estate.

Well, it’s time to stop all the negative self talk and start reading Flipping Houses For Dummies. I started out with $900 that my grandmother gave me in the early 1970s. From the ripe old age of 19 to the present day I’ve flipped one house after another and earned millions of dollars along the way. It wasn’t easy. I made plenty of mistakes, and I didn’t profit from all my transactions. I did, however, have a plan in place and the sticktoitism (pronounced stik-to-itizm) to successfully execute it. By following through, I was able to succeed, and so can you. (By the way, “sticktoitism” is a word I’ve been using since the 1960s to describe the determination and dogged perseverance required to build wealth in real estate. I could use “stick-to-itiveness,” which appears in the dictionary, but I like my word better.)

BC mortgage brokers are not all the same. As a BC mortgage broker and a writer, the author has a deep insight into the BC mortgage market. Check out his BC mortgage rates at his blog.

Mortgage Underwriting – How the Guidelines Work

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

The writer is a Vancouver mortgage broker with experience in bad credit mortgage in Canada applications. He is familiar with most bad credit Canada mortgage lenders. Potential purchasers need not be worried if there credit difficulties in the past.

flower16 Bad Credit MortgageThe need for underwriting guidelines to address areas of risk in mortgage lending is evident. In addition, regulations-and sound business practice-require lenders to qualify applicants fairly and in a consistent manner from loan application to loan application.

Clear loan policies and objective underwriting guidelines assist lenders in this challenging task. Such guidelines should explain how lenders must handle the most common scenarios and provide direction in more unusual circumstances.

Before the development and dominance of the secondary market, mortgage lending and underwriting was relatively fragmented. Each lender developed unique policies, programs, and procedures as a result of its charter, local laws, and financial situation. Each lender employed different underwriting rules and formulas.

Duncan Seward is a Vancouver mortgage broker. Mortgage BC is the focus of his business. He is an expert in bad credit mortgage refinance applications. Poor credit loans need not be a concern to clients with a damaged credit history.

Mortgage Underwriting Part 5

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

The writer is a Vancouver mortgage broker with experience in bad credit mortgage in Canada applications. He is familiar with most bad credit Canada mortgage lenders. Potential purchasers need not be worried if there credit difficulties in the past.

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All mortgage loans involve the risk of possible financial loss to a mortgage lender, investor, or insurer. Depending on its circumstances, a single mortgage application may undergo four separate underwriting reviews at various stages by the following parties:

Lender: The loan officer and/or processor review the application to determine whether it warrants full processing or an immediate credit decision. Automated underwriting may be used at this stage.

Lender: After processing, the underwriter analyzes the application to determine whether to lend funds and under what conditions.

Insurer/Guarantor: Before closing, a mortgage insurer or guarantor determines whether the submitted application is eligible for mortgage insurance or a guarantee.

Investor: Before or after closing, a permanent investor determines whether the mortgage or mortgages as submitted will be purchased and at what price.

Mortgage broker Vancouver will be able to assist you with the complexities concerning the mortgage application process. A bad credit mortgage is easily obtainable through bad credit mortgage lenders.

Mortgage Underwriting Part 4

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

The writer is associated with TMG, a group of BC mortgage brokers Vancouver. We source mortgages through mortgage broker Vancouver lenders. BC mortgage lenders depend on TMG to provide them with high quality clients. In return, TMG provides excellent rates and excellent advise.

flower14 Mortgage broker bad creditMortgage brokers and mortgage bankers have a unique problem. Unlike deposit based mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers underwrite a loan knowing that the loan must be sold to a permanent investor. If a poorly processed or poorly underwritten loan is not secondary marketable at a reasonable price, it may result in considerable loss to a mortgage banker or broker. Since a deposit-based mortgage lender has the option of placing a mortgage into its own portfolio (instead of selling it to an investor), its loss potential for a poorly processed/underwritten mortgage is less than that of a mortgage banker.

In any event, the underwriting phase has significant, lasting financial effects. It is imperative that all mortgage lenders adopt prudent guidelines, maintain an objective reporting structure, develop professional underwriting expertise, and review underwriting performance through quality control.

Duncan Seward is a Vancouver mortgage broker. Mortgage BC is the focus of his business. He is an expert in bad credit mortgage refinance applications. Poor credit loans need not be a concern to clients with a damaged credit history.

Mortgage Underwriting Part 3

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

The writer is a Vancouver mortgage broker with experience in bad credit mortgage in Canada applications. He is familiar with most bad credit Canada mortgage lenders. Potential purchasers need not be worried if there credit difficulties in the past.

flower13No regulations require a residential mortgage lender to make a particular loan, nor do any provide specific underwriting guidelines. Regulations do make it clear, however, that mortgage lenders have a responsibility to attempt to satisfy any request for a mortgage loan, as long as the risk is analyzed fully and deemed acceptable. The desire to make loans must be balanced by a mortgage lender’s fiduciary responsibility to protect whoever funds the loan: depositors, shareholders, or secondary market investors.

All lenders, of course, share the danger that even properly underwritten mortgages may become delinquent. The expense incurred in collecting these funds, or the losses suffered if uncollected, greatly exceed the income generated from originating and servicing the loan-that is how costly the collection process is. If several defaults occur, the costs of either curing the defaults or foreclosing could result in severe losses to the point where it jeopardizes the solvency of the lender.

Vancouver real estate is the topic of most conversations in BC. Duncan’s Vancouver mortgage business gives him the insight to provide topical articles on the state of Vancouver real estate.

Real Estate Publications You Should Use

Friday, June 5th, 2009

The writer is associated with TMG, a group of BC mortgage brokers Vancouver. We source mortgages through mortgage broker Vancouver lenders. BC mortgage lenders depend on TMG to provide them with high quality clients. In return, TMG provides excellent rates and excellent advise.

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Almost all areas periodically publish books or magazines specifically designed for residential real estate sales. Some of these are local, while others are regional. The magazines can often be found in racks or newsstands located outside real estate offices, convenience stores, and grocery stores. These real estate publications can be a very good source for locating potential deals. You will also find many helpful real estate-related advertisers in these publications-real estate agents, mortgage companies, appraisers, surveyors, title companies, real estate legal services, and insurance companies.

The majority of ads in these magazines are placed by real estate agents who tend to place all of their listings on one page. The ads usually feature a photo of the agent along with some compelling reason why you should contact that person for your real estate needs. Although the bulk of the ads in real estate magazines are placed by agents and brokers, some do offer an FSBO section.

Vancouver mortgage insight is provided by Duncan Seward a registered Vancouver mortgage broker with TMG. He helps clients in North Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Burnaby and Langley with their mortgage questions. He is an expert in BC mortgage matters. You can check out regular mortgage updates at his blog page Vancouver Mortgage Rates.

Keep Your Eye on the Ball

Friday, June 5th, 2009

The writer is a Vancouver mortgage broker with experience in bad credit mortgage in Canada applications. He is familiar with most bad credit Canada mortgage lenders. Potential purchasers need not be worried if there credit difficulties in the past

Vancouver mortgageYou must also have the self-discipline to exercise restraint in your selection and analysis process. It is easy to get excited about an opportunity and to become emotionally engaged in the buying process. To be successful, you have to be able to remain impartial and objective in your analysis. Sooner or later, your patience will payoff and you will find that diamond in the rough.

Another way to use the classified advertising section is to place your own ad in the real estate wanted section. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on these ads. A well-written small ad can be just as effective as a larger and more expensive ad. Your goal is to motivate people who want to sell their house to call you. Your ad should be designed to solicit only those callers who are likely to be selling the type of property that you are seeking.

Mortgage broker Vancouver will be able to assist you with the complexities concerning the mortgage application process. A bad credit mortgage is easily obtainable through bad credit mortgage lenders.

Advertising for Investment Properties

Friday, June 5th, 2009

The writer is associated with TMG, a group of BC mortgage brokers Vancouver. We source mortgages through mortgage broker Vancouver lenders. BC mortgage lenders depend on TMG to provide them with high quality clients. In return, TMG provides excellent rates and excellent advise.

Vancouver mortgageAlmost all newspapers, large or small, carry a section in their classified advertising specifically for selling real estate. Many of these ads are placed by real estate agents and are designed to prompt you to call their office. Most homes listed for sale in the newspaper by agents are active listings and will typically be priced at full retail. You might notice some ads, however, that use keywords like “motivated seller” or “must sell, owner transferring.” These types of classified advertisements are worth following up on. Even if the home is no longer available or it does not meet your investment objectives, it can provide you with an opportunity to create a dialogue with a sales agent who might be able to find investment property that will meet your needs. The agent may even refer you to someone in his or her office who specializes in investment property (e.g., a dealer).
Many of the ads listed in the classified section are for sale by owners (FSBOs). Again, you will want to look for any keywords that may indicate the owner is anxious to sell or that the property may be offered at a price below retail. Some of these keywords include “handyman special,” “needs work,” or “as is.” You should be prepared to take the time to call on as many of these property owners as possible.

Duncan Seward is a Vancouver mortgage broker. Mortgage BC is the focus of his business. He is an expert in bad credit mortgage refinance applications. Poor credit loans need not be a concern to clients with a damaged credit history.

Realtors Who Focus On Investment Properties Part 1

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

The writer is a Vancouver mortgage broker with experience in bad credit mortgage in Canada applications. He is familiar with most bad credit Canada mortgage lenders. Potential purchasers need not be worried if there credit difficulties in the past.

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Realtors who focus on investment properties or Dealers play an important role in bringing opportunities to investors. They often act as wholesalers for retailers and other investors looking to buy property at belowmarket prices. Dealers are licensed real estate agents and earn their money from commissions generated. These agents are generally experts in their industry who have migrated from single-family residential sales for one reason or another-usually because of a shared interest they have for investment properties.

Their specialized knowledge can save you a great deal in time, energy, and money. While traditional sales agents are not used to providing their clients with market data, dealers know exactly what you need. They understand the nature of the business of flipping properties and recognize that you will need key market information for proper financial analysis. Stay tuned for part 2…

The writer is associated with TMG as a BC mortgage broker in Vancouver. We source mortgages through BC mortgage broker Vancouver lenders. BC mortgage lenders depend on TMG to provide them with high quality clients. In return, TMG provides excellent rates and excellent advise.

The Process – Real Estate Investing

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

The writer is a Vancouver mortgage broker with experience in bad credit mortgage in Canada applications. He is familiar with most bad credit Canada mortgage lenders. Potential purchasers need not be worried if there credit difficulties in the past.

prarieskyThe normal Mom and Pop process is simple. The process for locating properties that can be flipped does share a few similarities with the more traditional role the sales agent plays. The sales agent will locate the types of properties you are looking for, present them to you, and if an opportunity makes financial sense, you will make an offer for the agent to present to the seller.

Significant information that traditional sales agents are not used to providing is data specific to the market you are buying in. If requested, they may provide a few comparables, or comps as they are known, but you need lots of hard data that will support your investment decision. Housing prices vary widely from city to city and from community to community. Prices are relative. For example, an identical house selling for $85,000 in one neighborhood might be worth $110,000 in another neighborhood. That’s a difference of $25,000 for two identical houses. You must have market data that will enable you to make sound investment decisions.

In addition to traditional real estate sales agent, there are agents who specialize in investment properties and nothing else. You focus should be on developing relationships with those agents.

Duncan Seward is a Vancouver mortgage broker. Mortgage BC is the focus of his business. He is an expert in bad credit mortgage refinance applications. Poor credit loans need not be a concern to clients with a damaged credit history.