Interest Only Loans For The Real Esate Investor
The real estate investor and the interest only loan are a
perfect pairing. The real estate investor looking to retain an
investment for the short term can really benefit from the
lowered investment of the principal payment. Especially in
situation where the investor is improving the property and the
value is certain to increase.
This particular borrower fully understands the risks involved in
an interest only loan, and has spent the time needed to
determine if the product is right for his investment needs. The
real estate investor is a business person, not a consumer
borrowing to pay for a place to live. The short-term real
estate investor or developer wants to keep his or her
expenditures at a minimum during this investment period, saving
as much of the expendable cash as possible for the actual
renovation or preparation for sale of the property itself. The
less money spent on mortgage payments, or in the investor's
eyes, investment expense, the more money there is to actively
and aggressively pursue potential buyers and increase the value
of the property. This is good business, and good business is
based on sound business decisions. It is here that every
consumer needs to stop and reevaluate their borrowing situation
against that of the investor. A real estate investor is a
business person. Their livelihood depends on their knowledge of
the product they market, in this case real estate. Normally, a
business person is not going to take a risk with their personal
investments that the will take with a business investment. Why?
Because the home they share with their family is much more
important than a business deal, most are not willing to risk
losing their home. A risky investment for the consumer when
speaking in terms of their home is not a good move. Taking the
safe bet is a much smarter move on the part of the consumer,
even if the interest rate is a little more, and the house is a
little smaller.