non-recourse loans

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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Three More Tips On Owning a Rental Property

By madwire / December 30, 2017

You’ve been with us all along for parts one and two, and in our third installment on our rental property blog, we’re going to look at some final tips on owning a rental property. The team at First Western Federal Savings Bank is the group of people you need to get the non-recourse loan you’ve…

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Tips On Owning a Rental Property

By madwire / November 14, 2017

There are so many advantages to owning a rental property, and particularly, being able to acquire one through using your self-directed IRA in tandem with a non-recourse loan. With a rental property, you can receive an additional source of income, flexibility in how your income comes through, and a financial asset that could provide long-term…

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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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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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Non-Recourse Loans and Other Important Financial Terms

By madwire / July 15, 2017

The aspects and intricacies of the financial world come as naturally as breathing to some people. For many of us, however, the world of finances is practically its own separate planet, complete with a super confusing foreign language. However, there are some key financial terms that are important for everyone to know, even if they…

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Debt Service Coverage: What Does It Mean?

By madwire / December 17, 2013

Our non-recourse lenders will dive into the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) in today’s blog. Understanding the DSCR is instrumental in planning how to leverage your self-directed IRA with purchasing a rental property. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the DSCR. How Much Debt Will a Property Support? Purchasing real…

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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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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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