Is Property Investing Worth Your Time and Hard Earned Money?
New investors worry that the housing market is still too unstable and that there are too many risks involved in investing in property. Experienced investors, on the other hand, recognize that the current housing market climate is actually ideal for property investors. While the economy still has a long way to go and the housing […]
Determining the Home Market Value of Your Investment Property
A home’s market value is the price that you can expect to sell a particular home for in the current market conditions. Home values are currently down significantly from their high points in 2006 and 2007, but most housing markets across the United States have passed their bottoming out points and are beginning to resurge. […]
Number of Homes Sold in Southern California by 14%
According to a recent article in the LA Times, the number of homes sold in Southern California during November was up 14% from the same month last year. The increase in sales marked a new high point for the month of November over the last six years. The increase also marked 11 straight months of […]
Common Private Money Lending Terms
If you’re exploring the opportunities afforded by rehab loans, you’re probably coming across a lot of terms and phrases that you might not be completely clear on. Private money loans are surrounded by a great deal of terminology that can be confusing to first time house flippers but which is important to have a clear […]
Private Money Loans for New Investors
Did you know that Zinc Financial offers private money loans specifically tailored to new investors? While other private money loan lenders offer limited support to their clients, we at Zinc Financial enjoy working with new investors and helping them make the most of their property investments. Even if you’ve never flipped a house before, we […]
House Flipping Back on Track
According to RealtyTrac, nearly 100,000 properties were flipped in the first six months of 2012. That marks a 25% increase over the number of homes that were flipped just one year ago. So what made the difference in the housing market for flippers this year? There are a number of factors at play that are […]
Federal Reserve Purchase May Boost Housing Market
The Federal Reserve has announced that it will immediately start buying up billions of dollars worth of mortgage-backed securities. These securities are essentially bonds that are composed of home loans which are packaged and sold to investors. The Fed hopes that by buying up these securities, mortgage rates will drop and a new surge of […]
Can You Get a Rehab Loan with Bad Credit?
Many potential investors who would like to try their hand at house flipping feel discouraged about their chances because they have less than perfect credit. If your credit report has one or two blemishes on it, you should still consider applying for a private money loan at Zinc Financial. While traditional lenders may turn you […]
Private Money Loans FAQ
People who are new to house flipping often have a lot of questions regarding the benefits of private money loans over traditional loans. Take a look at these frequently asked questions to get a sense of why you should consider a private money loan from Zinc Financial. What is a private money loan? Private money […]
The Advantages of Private Money Loans vs. Bank Loans
Private money loans for house flippers have a number of distinct advantages over traditional bank loans. Many banks won’t even offer loans to people investing in rehab homes because such financial institutions simply aren’t set up to handle these types of investments. The risks are too high, the application process takes too long, and most […]