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Finding an Investment Loan

November 6, 2011 Posted by admin

When it comes to finding an investment loan, whether you want to purchase property or help fund a new product or an upcoming business it is always important to do your homework. Even in today’s economy there are many options available to an individual who would like to secure an investment loan, this is where taking the extra time to research your options has the potential of saving you thousands over the course of the loan. It is important to understand that there is a major difference between an investment loan and a mortgage or business loan, and these differences need to be understood even before you approach your financial institution.

All loans are not created equal and understanding the purpose of each option can have very positive effects on your bottom line. When it comes to investing in property either for resale or for potential rental income it is important to know that the loan you will need is an investment loan, not a mortgage. While both loans seem the same on the surface, in actuality they are very different. There are many tax incentives and programs that are available to those who have a mortgage on a property that are not available for those who have an investment loan, and vice versa.

When attempting to secure a loan for either a business or a new product there are different types of loans that are available depending on the amount of interest you will have in the business. If you want to start your own business then you will need to secure a business loan, however if you only want to become an investor or have a small interest in an existing business then you will need an investment loan. The same is true if you are in a position to help bring a valuable new product onto the commercial or private market. Depending on how much interest you have in the venture will depend on what type of loan you will need to secure, however in this situation the most common is an investment loan.

While all of this may sound confusing there are many ways to determine the exact type of loan you will need in any given situation. The first step is to always do your homework both on the type of loan you will need to secure and you personal finances. Understanding every possible avenue when it comes to funding can greatly increase the chances of getting the best deal possible. It also has the potential of saving thousands of dollars over the course of the loan.

There are a few key facts that have not changed when it comes to securing an investment loan, and they start with knowing exactly how much interest you will have in a property, business, or new product. An investment loan should only be considered if you want to “buy-into” a company, purchase an investment property, or help fund a new product that on the market. This is a simplified explanation of the best times to obtain a investment loan, however you should always speak to your financial institution to customize the right funding options for your situation.

Austral Mortgage makes choosing the right Investment loan for you easy. Your Choice of Investment loan will impact on your Investment Return. We have a wide range of loans to suit your mortgage needs. We also provide advanced mortgage calculators to help make your financial decisions easy.

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Mutual Funds Are the Way to Go for IRA-401K Funding

December 31, 2009 Posted by admin

From 1991-2007 I increased my 401K plan over 3,000% using company stock and mutual funds,  ETF’s are popular, but are passive, index managed vehicles with subpar gains most of the time and hard to pick if you do not know what sector is hot.

 Believe me, I did not earn a fortune in the insurance industry during the 1990’s and mid-2000’s.  Religious payroll contribution of 6% did the trick.  Plus I was in the hot service sector and my company stock increased 1200% in one case and another 500% in the other when my division was spun off.  Sure, lucky me, but the 2000’s brought on a private equity firm buyout of my spun off division and mutual funds were the only game in town:  between 2001-2007 I increased my portfolio 11.36% annually with just Fidelity mutual funds in the Mid-Cap Value arena and the Large Cap Value arena.

 The next 3-5 years looks good for stocks after we get over this final hump of the recession and the Fed starts to slowly raise interest rates in a timely manner.  Company stock should do well and a 25% allocation in a 401K plan would be a prudent choice.

 As far as mutual funds, I would go with a mix of Mid-Cap and Large Cap Value…the two areas that take off after a recession as new monies are put to work in R&D at small to medium sized firms and Value stocks in the Large Cap arena are the hottest new thing.  Slow and steady investment and dollar cost averaging never hurt anyone, especially the 20 and 30 somethings who have time to over come downturns in the economy.

 But you might be saying, why is this 50’s something guy smiling after the Financial Crisis of 2008?  Because I was 90% cash since late 2007!  After the Dow backed down from 14,000 level,  I knew the party was over for a while.  One thing all investors should have is a stop in mind for ANY investment be it investment monies or 401K monies.

The market contracts regularly on a 5%-10% correction basis and then snaps back; once the correction hits an 11% or 12% correction, the next move is a 20% correction or greater like we experienced in the Fall of 2008 and  the Spring of 2000.

 Watch your investments monthly or better yet bi-weekly and have a level when it dips go mainly to cash while being eligible to remain in the mutual funds you are in.  Hopefully, your 401K plan is good and matches not only company stock but mutual fund contributions as well.

 Become a student of the market!  Its hard to do I know with a full-time job and family.

 Learn and prosper!

 

Check out my websites:  www.make100percent.com and www.thetradersalliance.com .  Also look into the following mutual funds:  FLPSX, FCNTX, FDVLX and TAVFX for the Value mix I spoke of earlier.  These are the funds I was in and the funds that I am still invested.  

 

Steven Kinney is a day trader and internet marketer with various websites: www.make100percent.com, www.thetradersalliance.com and www.makeingmoneyonamazon.com.

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