Arranging Investment Property Loans

By Mark Knowles

It is likely you would have been residing on a different planet recently, if you were unaware of the recent credit crisis. Essentially the catalyst for the global economic downturn, it is only now that recovery is really being seen. However, this does not negate that fact that investment real estate loans can help you get on the real estate ladder.

There are many people out there who may feel that property investment is beyond them, however, it is possibly here that such loans really come into their own. They allow those that are not fortunate enough to have access to significant funds; though do have the drive and determination to succeed.

If you intend to go down this route to start building your real estate portfolio, it is important to understand the difference between the different types of loans available. Whilst many investors will diversify, and extend their portfolios into both the residential and commercial sectors, loans are broadly classified into these two areas separately.

In simplistic terms; a residential investment real estate loans is given where the predominant use of the real estate is for human habitation. These properties will need to be let, with the sole intention of profit through future appreciation of the market, and from a rental income.

A commercial investment property loans is, again as the name would lead you to believe, intended for properties that will have a commercial use; such as warehouses, stores, and industrial sites. As mentioned above, terms do change, key amongst these being that commercial real estate needs to consist of at least five separate units.

Despite the economy now coming out of recession, it can still be problematic to source a preferential loans. As such, it may be worthwhile hiring the services of an independent advisor and/or a brokerage service before approaching lenders. Also, do not concentrate your efforts solely with banking institutions; preferential rates may well be offered from organizations such as credit unions for example.

Whichever lender you opt to go with, you will of course be subject to credit scoring. This process will most likely also entail a thorough analysis of your current financial outgoings and incomings, and will often interrogate any assets you hold. Once your viability as been assessed, a decision will be passed.

Having been accepted for a loan, there are many benefits other than the obvious capital growth, (appreciation), and income, (rental streams), that you will be able to unlock. There are many tax breaks, most profitable of all for many being negative gearing which allows offsetting of tax deductions.

To explore the vagaries, it is again worth approaching an independent financial advisor, though in basic terms this allows any negative difference from the property's income against the total interest payable on the loans, to be offset against all your taxable income.

When seeking investment property loans, it is important you have detailed discussions to ensure you have the best rate and requirement for your needs. You will need to decide the period of the loans, and of course ensure that all terms and conditions are conducive to what you have planned. Successfully completed though, they can really help you make that first step on the real estate investing ladder. - 29969

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