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November 26, 2008

Looking For Investment Property Mortgages?

by Andy Austim

The best investment property mortgages will come with low fees and a low interest rate. But getting loans with favorable terms can be difficult, especially for a real estate investor seeking their first mortgage. Knowing how to secure the best mortgage can turn a good property investment into a great one.

Do you want a fixed rate loan or an adjustable rate mortgage? Which you choose should depend on how long you will be holding your investment properties. Mortgages usually come in periods of 15 or 30 years, though there are exceptions. The fixed rate mortgage will keep the same interest rate for the life of the loan, or until it is refinanced.

People who are only keeping the house for a few months would benefit more from an adjustable rate mortgage. Since they are flipping the house they don’t have to worry about the rates increasing with time. While the length of the mortgage doesn’t need to be the only thing that determines which type of mortgage you choose, it is one of the more important considerations.

Not only will you need money to purchase the home, you’ll probably need money to make improvements to it as well. A lot of property investors get a second mortgage on their homes to pay for improvements to their investment homes. This can be a smart way to get money, especially for house flippers, but should only be done cautiously. Will you be able to afford all of the loan repayments if you do this? Will extra debt hurt your mortgage chances?

If you do a decide to take out a second mortgage, you’ll want to repay it quickly. Use the money to make improvements to the home, sell it, and pay off both the first and second investment property mortgages and enjoy the remaining profit. This is a simple formula but one that can go wrong when investors do not accurately estimate the time needed to sell or fix up the property.

Commercial investment property mortgages are more difficult to obtain. Since commercial property investment is deemed to be riskier venture, you’ll need proof that the income of the property is adequate to meet loan payments and operating expenses. Work with a qualified commercial lender to determine feasibility .

Don’t let the fact that things move slowly get to you. If you want to make the most profit from your investment real estate, you’ll need to find the best investment property mortgages to help you.

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