There are benefits to being self-employed. Not having to answer to a boss is a big one, as is being able to set your own work hours. However, when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage, being self-employed has drawbacks. The “stated income” loan application was originally intended to help the self-employed qualify for a
Real Estate Investment Fraud 101 – Avoiding Over-Encumbered Property
July 2, 2012 by
These days many folks with cash savings, CD’s or IRA’s are in search of ways to increase their returns. Interest rates for bank CD’s, savings accounts, money market funds and IRA’s are just not what they used to be, and so many folks are considering non-traditional investments, because of the potential for higher interest income.