Banks in Hilton Head Island Banking in Hilton Head Island can be easy for both tourists and locals. A number of banks and other banking facilities are in fact available out there in Hilton Head, and each of these facilities offer services to the public with the best features possible. For instance, many of the [...]

5 Ways To Protect Your Bond Portfolio From Rising Interest Rates The Federal Reserve recently raised its target federal funds rate for the first time since March 2000. This could be just the tip of the iceberg, though, as many experts believe rising inflation and a strengthening economy will spur continued rate hikes for the [...]

Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You? In the last few years reverse mortgages have been growing in popularity among the elderly. While there are numerous advantages associated with reverse mortgages there are also disadvantages as well. Before you take out a reverse mortgage, be sure you have the whole story. First, understand what is [...]

How To Find The Right Loan Officer Loan officers come in all shapes and sizes. They generally tend to specialize in either mortgage loans, commercial loans, or consumer loans. For the purpose of this article, I’m only going to be addressing mortgage loan officers. These men and women can be your best friend or your [...]

5 Fatal Mistakes We All Make That Drive Down Our Credit Scores Most people don’t realize that they can drive down their credit scores even if they have a near-perfect record of paying their bills. The five classic mistakes you need to avoid are: 1. If you are applying for a mortgage, never pay off [...]

Home Based Business And The Lemonade Rule With the subprime debacle in mortgage lending in 2007 both business as well as consumers began to take note that something had to change. The government got involved and pushed for help to be extended to those who may have already found themselves facing the potential of foreclosure. [...]

What Are Bad Credit Mortgages The primary difference between a bad credit mortgage and a normal mortgage is that a bad credit mortgage is typically given to people who have a history of bad credit. Many people end up with bad credit due to bankruptcy, not making loan payments, or other issues. Others are taken [...]

Finding The Best Offset Mortgage Deal For You Finding the best offset mortgage deal can be challenging. There is a huge amount of information on the internet and on the high street about offset mortgages, but instead of giving you clarity, it can leave you overwhelmed and confused as to which is the best offset [...]

How To Get Started In Commercial Real Estate Investing Commercial real estate investing can be very rewarding for those who take the time and effort to approach it wisely, but it can be a trap for those who rush in without doing their homework properly. Too often, investors rush into buying a property for all [...]

Low Interest Rate Courage Approximately 2 million homeowners, a majority being in minority neighborhoods, are at risk of losing their homes, either through default or by foreclosure. The housing bubble encouraged homeowners to apply for Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM’s). New homeowners were able to purchase “zero dollar down” properties, whilst existing homeowners re-financed, either to [...]