Private Money Lending and the Investment Property Loan

When you start looking for your next investment property, you will undoubtedly find that locating an investment property loan is not as effortless as it once was. There are a lot of companies funding loans for investment properties and you can definitely get approved, but you will need to take note of the current expectations of lenders.

The days of no down payment or low cash down options are a thing of the past. You’ll be expected to put 20%-30% down and you will need to have good credit. If your credit is decent, but not fantastic, then expect to put even more cash down. Is it still possible to obtain an investment property loan without a down payment? Actually, yes, but these loans are typically obtained from a commercial lender that will accept cross collateral (a lien on an additional property that you already own) instead of a down payment.

Your best bet will be to look for a mortgage broker that specializes in investment property loans in your area. They will typically know of all the lenders that offer financing options that will meet your requirements, and will be able to assemble the best deal for your situation.

In addition to knowing the best financing options, they may also have other clients that both purchase investment property and fund private investment property loans themselves. Savvy lenders will often have some private lenders in their pocket to bring in when conventional loan options are not available.

Private lenders often have funds on deposit in a self directed IRA account specifically for backing private notes for individual investors that cannot get a conventional investment property loan. Depending on the interest rate they request, this could be a win-win scenario for everyone involved, so stay open-minded.

Be sure to ask around, search the web, and locate the best options for you. Don’t get frustrated if you are unable to find the perfect solution right away. The best option for you may exist in a single relationship that is right under your nose. Do your research, understand your boundaries, and take it at your own pace.

Does the New “Safe Act” Make Private Money Lending and Seller Financing Illegal?

Have you heard about the “SAFE Act” yet?  If you aren’t familiar with it, you need to be…. and FAST!  Why?  This relatively new piece of legislation was original designed “to enhance consumer protection and reduce fraud by encouraging states to establish minimum standards for the licensing and registration of state-licensed mortgage loan originators.”

So, what’s the problem with that?  Like much legislation that is designed to “protect consumers”, it can include some very negative effects on certain niche people or businesses.  In this case, the SAFE Act can potentially make Owner/Seller Financing ILLEGAL in some states (buyer or selling), and may also make it illegal for your Private Lenders to fund your deals without first obtaining a license to do so! This is a new twist on what we have seen with other recent legislation since YOUR LENDER can even get into trouble here, not just you!  However, if you want to keep operating your business with private capital and maintaining good relationships with those lenders, it would certainly be in your best interests to learn the new requirements in your state and understand how to navigate and/or legally bypass them so that you can safely continue to operate.

Although this Act came to exist back on July 20th, 2008 as a key component of HERA (Housing and Economic Recovery Act), HUD established a deadline for states to create and pass their OWN legislation that complies with the minimum standards of the SAFE Act no later than July 31st, 2009 for some states, and July 31st, 2010 for the rest.  That means that ALL states will have this new legislation in force by now, but because it was left to the individual states to define their own standards, every stay can and will have different rules.

If you intend to use private money or owner/seller financing, either buying or selling, in your business, you NEED to be on this webinar! This is cutting edge information that you won’t find anywhere else.  Most attorneys cannot advise you on this legislation yet as they are just now learning about it themselves!   Chris will not only discuss how the new Act may limit you, but also the tools and tactics that you will need in your real estate arsenal to avoid trouble. As with most things, the fix can be fairly simple, as long as you know the rules.

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Premier Free Resource Site for Retirement Investors Launches This Week – SelfDirectedIRAStore.com

A new informational website, selfdirectedirastore.com, has been launched to empower investors to succeed. With a large variety of options to choose from, selecting the correct IRA is a critical component in an investor’s overall success. Selfdirectedirastore.com is the premier free information and education destination for those looking to maximize their retirement savings through the use of an IRA.

The site offers step-by-step instructions on how to do an IRA rollover, detailed explanations of the many IRA options – the “flavors” available, from traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, and all variations of the Self-Directed IRA. Visitors to the site will find guidelines for each type on such things as eligibility requirements, contribution limits, distribution regulations, tax advantages of each, and pros/cons by type to help consumers make an educated decision.

Americans change jobs and average of 7-10 times in their working life, so it becomes critical that their retirement plan is portable and continues to accrue wealth through job transitions. Self-employed individuals need an affordable option that can grow as their business expands. Those inheriting an IRA or retirement pension need to be aware of tax liability and distribution penalties. Every IRA owner needs to be familiarized with the penalty (up to 50% of assets) applied if Required Minimum Distribution rules are violated. SelfDirectedIRAStore.com is a one-stop resource for clear and concise information to help consumers through these processes.

SelfDirectedIRAStore.com also provides listings and reviews for Self-Directed IRA custodians, and sorts through the maze of fees and services they provide. There is information about IRS rules governing IRA’s, including non-allowable investments within an IRA, and helpful explanations of non-traditional investment vehicles allowed within an IRA that are excellent options for building wealth safely and with consistent returns.

Anyone with an IRA will find straight answers, detailed research and useful links at this site. The SelfDirectedIRAStore.com is a one-stop address for all things pertaining to IRA and 401k Rollover information.

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Savvy Investors Take Advantage of Real Estate Downturn Using Self-Directed IRA’s

Investors are learning how to take advantage of the economic downturn using a private real estate fund in their IRA’s. A one-time-only live web event will explain how one company built a private, compliant fund to provide a fixed rate of return, dividend yields, and equity in performing and insured properties, to be potentionally tax-sheltered within an IRA.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 14, 2009 — Co-hosted by Entrust New Directions IRA and CM Yates Capital, the webinar will focus on alternatives to the rollercoaster ride of financial markets, taking advantage of both the upside and downside of today’s real estate markets. Real estate entrepreneur Chris Yates, President of CM Yates Capital returns as presenter. Yates and Entrust have partnered before for a popular series of webinars (replays available at www.cmyatescapital.com).

Chris Yates has become the first-choice resource for conservative investors alarmed at the diminishing returns on their more traditional investments. Having completed due diligence to meet securities regulations, CM Yates Inc. now operates a private investment fund showing strong returns with capital spread over a portfolio of properties to maximize return. Yates will explain his compliant fund in this new webinar. He will discuss how his fund gives him the ability to respond instantly to market changes and take advantage of significant cash-flow opportunities. The Yates fund provides a fixed rate of return for consistent cash flow, dividend yields for additional gain, and the security of real equity in performing and insured properties, possibly tax-sheltered within an IRA. The CM Yates fund has never been offered as a general solicitation, and Yates teams with Entrust to share this information in an educational format to provide investors with alternative strategies that they will not find elsewhere. Additional information on the fund concept is available at www.cmyatescapital.com where there is a registration link for the webinar, and replays available for those unable to join the webinar live.

Self-directed IRA administrators have praised the exceptional out-of-the-box simplicity of the CM Yates model. Financial instruments involving real estate are becoming much more common, but investors need expert guidance to avoid legal and tax consequences. Yates consistently shares his knowledge at seminars and events, through private coaching, and through his blog at www.cmyatesnews.com.

Chris Yates is no stranger to center stage, having often been featured in national and international media. Chosen as the current “Master Investor” in Personal Real Estate Investor magazine (Nov/Dec’09,) he has been widely praised for the elegant simplicity of his investment models. PREI Publisher Andrew Waite sites the Yates model that reduces investor risk, and discusses the compliant fund that Yates uses and teaches to other investors. Chosen for the cover of Nov/Dec ’09 Personal Real Estate Investor, Yates’ career path is highlighted in the feature article titled “From Bootstraps to Brilliance.” The magazine is on newsstands now.

The live webinar will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 6pm MST

Registration for the live event can be found at http://cmyatesnews.com

A video replay will be available at http://cmyatescapital.com

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Special Release – Private Real Estate Fund

Called an “authentic expert” in the Nov/Dec 09 cover story of Personal Real Estate Investor magazine, Chris Yates of CM Yates Capital headlines as the issue’s Master Investor. Publisher Andrew Waite interviews Yates and traces his journey in the feature article “From Boot Straps to Brilliance.” Yates is President and CEO of the CM Yates Companies, which now controls a multimillion dollar international real estate portfolio from company headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Waite sites the market agility that has earned Yates his designation as the magazine’s year-end Master Investor, with his creation of a new private real estate fund. Yates has performed due diligence on his fund, hiring a securities attorney to assure compliance with legal and registration work on the fund before offering it to passive investors. The result is a fund that delivers an investment with predictable income and a dividend kicker, a built-in equity position, insurance against loss, secured by titled real estate held by an LLC. For those investors looking for an alternative to volatile Wall Street stocks and bonds, Yates sees this fund as similar to an investment club, but with the risk spread and reduced. The fund is appropriate for self-directed 401k and IRA investments . Yates designed this private placement so that his company will only be paid on profits and receives no management fees. To quote Chris Yates, “It’s all about performance.” For more information on CM Yates and its strategies, visit http://cmyatescapital.com.

Disclaimer: This is not an offer to sell securities. Any person, entity, or organization must first be qualified by the company and read all of the offering documents and attest to reading and fully understanding such documents. CM Yates, Inc. and its affiliates are not licensed securities dealers or brokers and as such, do not hold themselves to be. This article should be construed as informational and not as an advertisement soliciting for any particular purpose. All securities herein discussed have not been registered or approved by any securities regulatory agency in accordance with the securities act of 1933 or any state securities laws.

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