Should I REFINANCE a construction loan to a permanent loan OR convert to a permanent loan?

It seems that interest rates are much lower for refinancing existing loans, as opposed to new loans. I have a construction loan which doesn’t expire for a few months, would it be better to refinance the construction loan to a permanent mortgage or do a construction to permanent conversion loan? Which will get me a lower interest rate?

Guilt Stops Many From Dealing Effectively With Credit Card Debt

These days, there are many consumers who simply cannot pay the high monthly minimum payments on their credit card debts. Their guilt about that will make their likely encounter with credit card debt collectors all the worse.

Some consumers in this situation realize they do not have to suffer this financial death by guilt.

A proven legal strategy for dealing with overdue unsecured credit card debt that cannot be paid is to deny it and dispute it with a debt collector (not the original creditor), according to the Credit Card Debt Survival Guide. It is important to understand this is a legal strategy and not a reflection on the character of the person using this strategy. This is analogous to pleading the Fifth Amendment and making the other side prove their case.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires the credit card debt collector to send the consumer a statement saying;

1) Unless the consumer disputes the validity of the debt, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector and

2) Says that the consumer must dispute the debt, in writing, within thirty days of dispute.

According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a consumer can also write to the credit card debt collector saying that they want the debt collector to stop contacting them about the debt.

Then what happens, when the consumer disputes and denies a credit card debt and instructs collection communications to cease when a collection attempt is made by a credit card debt collector? Their job has been made harder. They must validate the debt with copies of original documents. That means going back to the credit card company for documents, then forwarding them to the consumer.

In the case of an unsigned and unsecured credit card debt, the credit card debt collector first has to get the consumer to admit their guilt and that they owe this debt. How this first debt collection communication from the debt collector is handled is important. The debt collector is likely to move on to a consumer who requires less work, if they are faced with a denial, a dispute of the debt and instructions to cease communications.

Matt Highlander is a consumer who has researched credit counseling, debt settlement, debt collectors and collection attorneys. If you are seeking credit card debt relief, read his Credit Card Debt Survival Guide

How fast should I refinance my car loan?

Car loan is 17000 dollars apr is 17 %.
Dealer told me that i can refinance in 4-6 months, but i think he lied to me. Bank told me that i can refinance only once.
So 4 months passed.
SHould i try to refinance it or wait at least 12 months???
Thank you.

Why Use A Business Debt Management Company?

Many businesses face debt and possible bankruptcy. If your company is in this situation then a business debt management or debt settlement program can potentially save you and your company.

The main problem is that most people just don’t understand this. The creditors certainly won’t tell anyone about it. But they also don’t actually want companies to go bankrupt, because when this happens they end up getting very little return.

Once a company contacts a debt relief company, then they are able to start acting on their behalf. It is an interesting situation and one in which the debt relief companies can start to negotiate directly with the creditors to get discounts on what they owe.

They are able to negotiate with creditors because they have built up years of experience and have an extensive knowledge of how the debt relief industry works. They can make creditors realize how much companies can really pay back.

The overall aim is of course to help companies avoid having to file for bankruptcy, but as well as this, it is help everyone involved. If the negotiations go well then everyone is affected in a positive way.

This may well sound great up to this point and it ultimately is, but there is one thing to be very careful about. That is to make sure that any company that works on your behalf is the highest quality debt relief company that you can find. Only then will they be able to get the best deals and have the highest chance of saving your company from bankruptcy.

There are fees charged for these services that are performed, but they should never put someone off from using the service, because they are based on how much is reduced from the overall debts.

You should be careful of any companies that want large upfront sums to undertake this type of service. In my opinion it should really set alarm bells ringing. Unfortunately there are some companies in the debt industry that look to take advantage of those in difficult situations.

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Where can I find a trustworthy credit repair expert?

I am trying to repair my credit by sending debt settlement letters to the collections agencies listed on my credit report, but they are not being cooperative. Most are saying they CANNOT settle the debt nor are they willing to delete the listing from my credit report after the debt had been paid. I don’t trust any of these non profit credit counselors, but I need some guidance. I am beginning to lose hope that this is even worth the trouble. Any advise?

What Are Home Owners Rights during Foreclosure

Home foreclosure is one of the greatest fears of families due to debt. Even though this is true we often take our mortgage for granted in favor of our credit cards. Before we know it bills have easily stacked up and we end up not knowing who to pay first to stop the calls. The current economy is not making this situation any easier.

Even though your house is being foreclosed there are still legal procedures to follow. Your lender can’t just kick you out of the house. There are laws that protect homeowners from these situations. Here are some of the important facts you need to know when facing a foreclosure.

I have missed a few months on my mortgage…can they just toss me out?

Simply put: No. The mortgage lender/bank can only kick you out of the house with a court order. Before they can do that they also have to follow a set of legal procedures.

How long does the foreclosure take before they take my house?

Depending on the state and county the house is in, it can take as long as 6 months. In some cases the lender/bank may push for a faster foreclosure however, this is only when they have a new buyer in mind normally.

After the foreclosure, do I have to leave the house?

No you don’t have to. After the foreclosure auction ends the ownership will be transferred from you to the highest bidder. You will become a tenant of the house. The new owner must also follow legal procedures before he or she can evict you out of the house.

In some cases you can become just a “renter” to the new owner. (this is dependent on the new owner of course)

What happens when I get evicted?

The new owner of the house may send you a notice to leave the premises. The notice usually gives you 72 hours. If you fail to follow the notice the new owner must present his case to the court before a judge to get an order for you to be evicted. The judge will be the one to decide if you should be evicted or grant you more time. If you fail to follow the court order the new owner may procure an execution of the eviction order.

The sheriff will give you a notice of the execution and give you 48 hours to pack and leave. If you fail to follow the notice this is the time when the sheriff can physically move you out of the premises.

Doc Schmyz has invested all over the US and Canada. He built a free website that shares Real estate investing information. Find real estate information by state

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How To Negotiate Lower Credit Card Payments

It is no secret today that the rampant use of credit cards has landed many people in trouble. Many people have spent their way to their limits and as the economy and job market have tanked, hundreds of thousands of people are running or have run their cards up to their limits.

It starts out simple enough. You find yourself a little short one month so you take a cash advance. Then you need a bit of a float until your next paycheck maybe to buy some groceries so ka-ching, that goes on your card. Little by little your balance starts to explode and you find yourself only able to make the minimum payments.

Then, wham, you get a letter in the mail from your card company stating that they are increasing your interest rate from 9.99% to 25%. You’re stuck. You feel helpless and don’t know where to turn for help, but you do know that all of a sudden you won’t even be able to make the minimum payments.

Do not feel alone in this. As we mentioned there are potentially millions of people in the U.S. alone who are finding themselves in the same boat as you. Believe me, the credit card companies know this.

The first thing you need to do is stop using your card. You need to stop the bleeding before you can look for a solution. It may be tough but your card company will be a bit more willing to work with you if you stop adding to your balance.

Next you need to sit down and write down a budget. You need to put down on paper everything you bring in and list every outgoing expense that you have. Hopefully you will not end up with a negative number here meaning your outgoing expenses are more than your incoming cash.

Either way once you have this information you are ready to call your card companies. Most of the larger credit card issuers are being inundated with calls like this so they certainly will not be surprised to hear from you.

Do not be scared to make this call. Simply explain your financial situation to the card company and tell them what you think you will be able to afford. Ask them to cut your interest rate or put a hold on any interest rate increases until you get caught up.

Remember to remain calm and professional. This is a negotiation and if you come off as professional and respectful you are more likely to win the terms you are looking for. Realize that the card company will probably not accept your first offer. They may counter with something that will split the difference on what you are looking for versus what they are willing to accept. You may want to start with a number lower than what you are ultimately willing to accept.

Only you know the number that will make it work for you. If you run into a complete brick wall and your card company is just absolutely unwilling to work with you, this is where you may want to take one last shot. What I mean is if you have already spoken to a supervisor and everyone has said no, it may be time to break out the Chapter 7 card.

We want to stress that this should only be used if you get stonewalled and have gotten nowhere. You can politely tell the supervisor that due to the fact that you just simply will not be able to comply with their payment terms, you will be forced to stop paying altogether and consider Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This will get their attention as if you were to do this, they will likely end up with nothing. So of course at this point they would prefer to work with you to get something as even 50 cents on the dollar is better than nothing.

The only time you may not want to consider using this tactic is if you have other accounts with the card issuer such as a savings or checking account with money in them, as those accounts could be attached if you were to stop paying your credit card bills.

Credit History Repair – What If It’s Beyond Repair

How do you know if you can still do credit history repair?

The story is usually the same. People get credit cards when they’re young. They max them out. They borrow on one to pay the other. They get more cards until they can’t get anymore. Finally the minimum payments overwhelm their income and they’re stuck.

No matter where you are financially, there are still options. The primary credit history repair options are bankruptcy, debt settlement, debt consolidation, credit counseling or simply changing your spending habits.

The first concern many people have is how any particular option will affect your credit. The bigger issue is a overwhelming amount of debt. Massive debt ruins your credit AND your cash flow. Keeping negative marks off your credit doesn’t do much for you if you’re drowning in debt.

The most dramatic and final option is bankruptcy. This is good for people who have only a few assets and much more debt than they could ever pay back. It does cost something to get going and will impact your credit more than anything else.

Debt settlement is a good option for most people. Yes, it will hurt your credit in the short run because you have to go delinquent before creditors will work with you. You save up the money you’d be paying in minimum payments and then offer your creditors around 40% in a lump settlement. Make sure all your legal bases are covered such as getting it in writing and avoid having your wages garnished.

Debt consolidation is where you pay off all your loans with one big loan. Usually the only place to get a loan that big when you have too much debt is from your home equity. The danger is that people often spend on their paid off accounts again and end up with twice as much debt. Then their home is in jeopardy because now they have twice the payments to keep up with.

I would never recommend credit counseling. They are paid by the creditors they negotiate with. All they do for the monthly fee they take from you is negotiate your interest rates down. You can do that yourself. They’ll also put a 3rd party intervention mark on your credit which will make it difficult for you to get any more credit in the future. So while you might have wanted to do this option to preserve your credit, it will work against you in the end.

The last option is to learn to manage your spending better. Negotiate your rates as low as you can. Then pay the minimum on all of your accounts except the one with the highest rate. Once that’s paid down, use that as leverage to negotiate better rates still or open a different account with a better rate. Take the money you were using to pay that one and add it to the minimum payment on the next highest rate account. Repeat until you’re at a level of debt you’re happy with.

No situation is hopeless. There are always options. Make a plan that fits your long term goals and take action.

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