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A Few More Vacation Trends To Watch

By madwire / March 20, 2018

Welcome back to our blog series on vacation trends! As an FDIC-bank and the nation’s leading choice in non-recourse loans, we are dedicated to keeping a finger on the pulse of types of investing trends. In the world of real estate investing, this is an excellent time to act on turning a property into a…

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Vacation Trends to Watch

By madwire / March 14, 2018

The approach of spring means lots of things: warmer weather is on its way, plants and trees are getting closer to start budding, and, of course, vacations are soon to be booked. From spring break to Easter weekend, airline prices and the frequency of traffic jams are sure to be on the rise. This is…

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Tips On Managing a Good Credit Score

By madwire / January 19, 2018

Welcome back to our blog series on maintaining and achieving a good credit score! In the first blog of our series, we broke down the essential pieces of having a good credit score, and why this is important. There are so many opportunities that can present themselves when you have a credit score that speaks…

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The Importance of a Good Credit Score

By madwire / January 12, 2018

It’s a number that impacts so many parts of your life. Your method of transportation, your home, even your education are so heavily reliant on three digits. In the 21st century, having a good credit score is what sets you up for financial success—or denies you financial opportunity. Many are already aware of the importance…

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More Tips On Owning a Rental Property

By madwire / December 14, 2017

Welcome back to our series on rental property tips! Owning a rental property can be a lot of work, and definitely a worthy challenge, but the benefits and advantages can be extremely worthwhile. We know that getting a non-recourse loan is the first step to getting a rental property, and our non-recourse loan lenders at…

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Types of Property Non-Recourse Loans Can Be Used For

By madwire / September 25, 2017

When you think of a non-recourse loan, you, of course, think of mortgages and buying a house through a self-directed loan (who doesn’t?) The non-recourse lenders at First Western Federal Savings Bank are perfect for helping you on your way to getting a non-recourse loan, but there are actually many things you can do with…

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Tips for Starting a Business

By madwire / September 14, 2017

One of the things that the United States is known for and prides itself upon is found in the world of being a small business owner. The epitome of capitalistic ventures, small businesses employ over 56 million people across the United States, and actually comprise over 99 percent of businesses in total. Millions of Americans…

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When is the Best Time to Take Out an IRA Loan?

By madwire / August 1, 2017

As we’ve discussed in a previous blog post, an IRA non-recourse loan (also known as an IRA loan) is a loan made to a self-directed IRA for the purpose of acquiring real estate assets. With this information, we know that a non-recourse loan is crucial for making an investment in real estate a reality. Though…

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Your Self-Directed IRA and UBIT

By madwire / December 16, 2013

This time of year has me thinking about the end of the year issues like taxes and how the IRS treats investments in IRAs that are subject to income taxes. You might ask the question, “I thought IRAs didn’t have to pay income taxes until withdrawals are made?” Well, there are instances where income taxes…

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Managing IRA-owned rental properties

By madwire / December 16, 2013

When buying real estate within a self-directed IRA, investors must choose a “custodial” firm and weigh the fees it charges. The custodian holds title to a property in accountholders’ names and can steer rental income into mutual funds or stocks of their choosing. The account holder also must choose a means to manage the property…

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Non-Recourse Loans and Real Estate for Your IRA

By madwire / December 16, 2013

Using leverage in an IRA to purchase real estate assets is not a new idea. It has been perfectly legal since 1974 when the original rules were established for individual retirement arrangements (IRA’s). By that, I mean that if you wanted to purchase a piece of real estate to hold in your IRA you could…

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Buying Real Estate for Your IRA

By madwire / December 16, 2013

If you think that your IRA investments are limited to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, you’re wrong. Self-directed IRAs can own real estate, too. Here’s what you need to know about investing in property for your retirement account. What is a self-directed IRA? Self-directed IRAs, as the name implies, are controlled by you, rather than…

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