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A County Court Judgment is an order by a county court for one party to pay a sum of money to another party. This usually occurs because a dispute over an alleged debt has not been settled by the parties outside of the court system. County Court Judgments are also called CCJs and having one against your name can affect future mortgage applications.

If you have a CCJ on your credit history you will most likely be unable to apply for a standard mortgage product. Instead, you will be regarded as have an impaired credit file and will only be able to apply for a bad credit mortgage product. This can make life difficult for potential borrowers as bad credit mortgage products typically charge higher fees and interest rates than their standard counterparts. It is also becoming more difficult to find products targeted towards home owners with impaired credit.

It is therefore vital that any disputes over debts are settled outside the court system. This could be through any number of solutions such as a full and immediate repayment of the debt, and arrangement, or a debt management program. However if the parties cannot come to terms the debtor may apply to the county court to settle the matter one way or another.

Contrary to popular belief, contesting a debt in a county court will not automatically lead to a CCJ being entered on your credit file. If this were the case people would not be inclined to dispute a debt in a county court that they genuinely believe they do not owe. Similarly, if the court rules that you are to pay a sum of money to another party and therefore enter a judgment against you, your credit file will also avoid having a CCJ entered onto it if you pay the creditor within one month. This also helps encourage people to fight their creditors if they do not believe they owe them money – even if you lose, your credit file can escape without any impairment.

Therefore, if you have a judgment entered against you, it is vital you pay the money to the creditor as soon as possible. If you fail to pay within one month, details of the judgment will be entered on the Register of county court judgments. A negative entry will appear on your credit file and will remain there for up to six years. This can make it difficult to obtain credit in the future and you may therefore be relegated to apply for bad credit mortgage products for many years to come.

If a judgment is registered against you there is still a chance to have the impact to your credit file softened. By paying the debt after the initial month has expired, you can apply for the entry on the Register to be marked as satisfied. While the entry will remain on the Register and on your credit file, lenders will be able to see that you have paid the debt and rectified the situation. Ultimately, however, it is wise to pay the debt within one month of the judgment to avoid future complications.

Bad credit mortgage products are not as widely available as they once were so it is more important than ever before to keep a clean credit file. If you are being chased for the repayment of a debt you should first do all you can to come to terms with the creditor outside the court system. If this fails and a county court issues a judgment against you, the debt should be satisfied as soon as possible.

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With the greater property and mortgage market in the midst of the biggest upheaval since the Great Depression many are wondering what happened to buy-to-let. Several years ago buying property to rent out was more of an obsession than a pastime. Now it seems that all has gone on the buy-to-let front, but many are questioning whether it is in as much turmoil as the rest of the property market.

Buying an investment property seemed like a sure fire way to increase your wealth in the early part of the new millennium. Property prices were skyrocketing and lenders were offering anyone with a name and address a buy-to-let mortgage. Over the last year or so the situation has completed an about-face and now it is more difficult than ever before to secure a buy-to-let mortgage, even on a quality property.

This is largely because the majority of mortgage products have been pulled from the market as lenders reassess their thinking and attempt to solve the issue that they are simply running out of money to lend. Mortgages on owner-occupied properties have disappeared en masse as have buy-to-let products for residential properties that are rented out to tenants. While is may seem, at first glance, that the buy-to-let industry is in crisis, this may not actually be the case.

According to some of the UK’s largest mortgage intermediaries the buy-to-let market is still healthy bit the focus has shifted from amateurs to professionals. Lenders no longer offer buy-to-let mortgages to anyone with identification but are still willing to lend to experienced landlords. People who already own an investment property portfolio which contains a healthy amount of equity are having little trouble obtaining finance for new property purchases or remortgages for existing buy-to-lets.

The lenders’ willingness to continue lending money to experienced landlords is down to risk. This type of borrower offers a lower risk to mortgage lenders and because they already have collateral in their portfolios lenders have access to funds if things go wrong and they are forced to repossess some properties.

Amateur investors with little money for a deposit, however, are not as fortunate. The situation in which aspiring landlords could obtain properties to rent out with tiny deposits, or builder paid deposits, is finished. Lenders now like to see some commitment from landlords by way of large deposits and also like to build in a buffer to minimise their overall risk.

Mortgage brokers are reporting that the buy-to-let industry is therefore not in crisis. It is merely experiencing a correction, and many would argue that it is a correction that is long overdue. Property is not supposed to be bought and sold as easily as shared on the stock exchange. Although investment properties can be financed to a high level by mortgage lenders, it is appropriate for would-be investors to contribute a significant portion of the funds required to buy the properties.

This helps to ensure that people do their due diligence before buying a property to rent out and think carefully before entering the market at all. The maximum loan to values on buy-to-let mortgages that lenders are willing to give investors is therefore an excellent tool for stopping the industry from overheating.

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What is the essence of separation between the rich and the not so rich?

Have you ever given any thought to the simple myths that may keep you from achieving wealth, or for that matter anything else you may desire in life, in your work at home business? You could be involved in any home based business opportunity, MLM, travel opportunity or cash gifting program and you just don’t see yourself as being able to achieve that 6 or 7 figure income the heavy hitters tout as so easy and that you desire.

Two important quotes to remember and apply from Harold S Geneen; the businessman who led ITT, are “We must not be hampered by yesterday’s myths in concentrating on today’s needs.” and “You can’t run a business or anything else on a theory.” With those quotes in mind let’s explore some of those myths that some hold onto so dearly.

First Myth: You need the right education to make a fortune.

Have you ever thought to ask a renowned professor what he or she made in salary? Most are highly educated, but not all that wealthy. Formal education does not equate to wealth or performance in anything that you do. A strong vision and direction with a conversion of knowledge will lead to desired wealth.

Second Myth: I don’t have enough money to start doing anything.

Sounds a bit like an excuse, doesn’t it? Business empires that are worth billions of dollars today have been started in a basement or the garage out back. Don’t get me wrong… Some “seed money” can be helpful, but desire and effort will go a long way toward success.

Third Myth: I’ll start next week when I have a clearer picture.

There’s an old saying; the more I learn, the more I see that I still need to learn more. Take action today… don’t wait for tomorrow, it may never come. Opportunity passes us by every day. You need to first see the opportunity and then seize it and make it your captive.

Forth Myth: Making money used to be a lot easier.

If we go back 15 years history will show, that with the advent of the high tech world we live in, there have been more millionaires made during that time period than in all of previous history. More and more business opportunities become available everyday.

Fifth Myth: I’m to young/old to start now.

Poppy Cock I Say… Now that makes me sound old, doesn’t it? Truth is you are never to young or old to start making your fortune. How old was Bill Gates when he started Microsoft? Twenty? How about Ray Kroc when he started McDonalds? Fifty? You get the picture!

Sixth Myth: You need to get in the right business to build wealth.

This one should be easy. If there was a “right business” to make your fortune, well then everyone would be in that “right business”. It is much more a matter of vision for success than the optimum business. Remember most widgets have been developed with a single thought to get the process rolling.

Seventh Myth: Never make money on what you enjoy doing.

Most people that have developed wealth continue to do what they do. Why you may ask? Because they enjoy what they do. They take satisfaction in what they do and enjoy the challenge. If you can make money at what you enjoy doing it really feels like you never have to work.

Eighth Myth: How much you can make depends entirely on how hard you work.

Have you ever watched a longshoreman working on the dock on a 90 degree day with 100% humidity? He/she is working hard is a fair assessment. No matter how hard they work, they still get the same pay. Working hard does not always equate to creating wealth.

We all have within us an under or undeveloped and undiscovered millionaire, waiting within to tear free of our own restraints, to be freed of doubt and pounce on that business opportunity staring us in the face. With that in mind take a minute or two and memorize this simple saying: If I Do Today What I Did Yesterday, Will I Be Where I Want To Be Tomorrow? If you can say yes when you repeat that simple phrase you are well on your way to financial freedom. Stay focused, positive and always, above all else, keep your dream alive and fresh in your minds eye.

Watch for more informative articles on cash gifting and other work at home business opportunities to be posted in the near future.

God Bless and Always Remember Only You Can Make It A Great Day!

Michael J Kohn

President

New Image Marketing Group, Inc.

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Homeowner’s insurance may soon be increasing for Florida residents—and even more for those living in the southern part of the state. This is the ideal time to check your policy and your home to see if you can cut your costs and make up for the rates hike.

Your Policy

1. One of the simplest ways to decrease your insurance premiums is to increase your deductible. This is true of most types of insurance, but few pay off as much as increasing the deductible on your home. Increase it to $2,500 and you could save hundreds of dollars every year.

2. If you’re looking at getting a new policy, ignore the new trend for online insurance shopping. In locations that are subject to special weather conditions, there called hurricanes in Florida, it’s always best to shop locally. Work with a local agent who deals with multiple carriers, and you’ll benefit by having an agent who does the shopping for you and can help you choose the best deal from among several carriers.

3. Choose an A-rated, admitted carrier. An A-rated carrier is more likely to remain financially stable in tough times, and an admitted carrier has state-approved rates and is covered by Florida’s Guarantee Fund. Both of these factors mean more security for your policy.

4. Ask your agent about their carrier’s renewal processing process, and find out if they requote the policy each year. Choose an agent that does requote every time renewal comes up to make sure you always have the best coverage at the best price.

Your Home

5. If your Florida home was built before 2002, having it surveyed for wind mitigation factors could save you hundreds of dollars every year. This kind of survey documents design features in your home—such as FBC shingles and reinforced garage doors—that help it resist damage in high winds. In most cases you’ll save enough in the first year alone to cover the cost of the survey.

6. Storm damage is a big factor in Florida insurance rates, and one way in which you can keep your rates low is by owning a home with a hip roof rather than a gable roof. This type of roof diverts wind better than a gable roof does, and puts less strain on the house during high winds.

7. Make sure your home is within five miles of a fire station, and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant. If it’s too far away from either of these things, you may have to buy your insurance from Citizens, Florida’s state run insurance carrier, and means paying top dollar. As in the case of the hip roof, this tip might not help if you already own a home and plan to stay there long-term. However, if you’re looking to relocate it’s something to keep in mind.

8. Have your alarm system monitored. Overall you might not save money, but it more or less allows you to improve your home’s security for free, or close to it, as the amount you save on your insurance will typically cover the cost of having your alarm monitored.

9. If you have a diving board, a trampoline, or a dog of a dangerous breed, you’ll pay dearly for it with your insurance carrier. You may even find that conventional carriers aren’t interested in insuring you, and that means getting insurance from Citizens. You may not want to give up a much-loved family pet, but there’s no harm in questioning how much you really need a diving board.

10. Owning a property of five or more acres increases your insurance costs. In most cases you’ll need to buy a policy from a specialized carrier, which naturally costs more. However, if you don’t mind reducing your property a little, you can sell off an acre or two and reduce your premiums at the same time—reduce your land parcel to four acres or less and you’ll be able to shop around and reduce your costs.

Calum MacKenzie is a Tampa real estate agent with Real Living Southern Homes located Wesley Chapel, Florida. Visit Tampa Homes 24/7 to search the Tampa MLS.

One of the hardest parts of buying a home can be when you’re a first time buyer. Not only can it be difficult to be able to afford your very first home; it can also be confusing working your way through all the different options and terminology around the first time buyer market. Therefore, knowing what the actual term means and what options are available to you will help you understand this area of the home-buying process.

What is a First Time Buyer?

Although the term may make it seem fairly obvious what a first time buyer is, it can actually differ from lender to lender. For example, it can mean someone buying their very first property to some lenders, while others will class you as a first time buyer if you’ve been off the property ladder for 3 years or more. So even though you’re previously owned your own home, you could still be classed as a first time buyer.

Regardless of what lender you go to and how they view you, the most important factor in their eyes will be your ability to pay the debt back. Therefore the better your credit history, the more likely you are to be approved for a mortgage, whether it’s your first or not.

Deposits

Even if you’re a “traditional” first time buyer – as in, this is your very first home – you won’t always need to have a deposit. Many lenders now offer 100% mortgages even for those new to the housing market; some will even offer as much as 125% of the value of the home.

Of course, if you can afford to pay a deposit, you should always try and aim for putting as much down as you can. Not only will it make the outstanding mortgage amount less, lowering the interest payments in the process, but it can also open up many more mortgage options for you. Lenders are always happier to offer better loans to people who show they can afford them.

Agreement in Principle

This is where you’ll normally have both a credit and address check carried out on you. If you pass these simple checks, you’ll be issued with a certificate, which will show estate agents and similar property sellers that you’re a good prospect. It’s essentially saying that you’re creditworthy; however, it’s not a guarantee that you’ll still be able to buy the house you want. This will be decided by whether your potential new home is worth its valuation, and confirmation of your address, as well as proof of income.

There are many more parts to buying your first house once you have these initial areas covered. These include how much you can borrow, which is normally 3

If you’re in the process of buying a house, you may have come across the phrase “interest only mortgage”. As the name suggests, this is where you simply pay the interest and nothing else for the duration of the mortgage. There are pluses and benefits to these types of mortgage, and as long as you’re aware of them, and can afford to take it out, then an interest only mortgage may offer you a workable solution to affording your first home.

The Pros

Perhaps the most obvious part of an interest only mortgage is that because you’re only paying the interest on your house, the payments are a lot lower than what they would be on a more traditional mortgage. Since the interest on a mortgage is only a small percentage of the overall cost, then that shows in the monthly payments. This allows you to be able to have more “free money” each month, which of you’re just starting out on the property ladder can make all the difference.

An interest only mortgage also allows you to make better use of that extra money. For example, you could put it into a high yield savings account, or stocks, or even another property, which you could then rent out. This would then see you having residual income every month, which you could then transfer to your high interest savings account to pay for your mortgage at the end of the loan period.

The Disadvantages

Although an interest only mortgage offers many advantages over a more traditional mortgage, there are also the downsides to it that you should be aware of before you sign up for one.

Ironically enough, the big advantage of this type of mortgage is also one of its biggest disadvantages. Because you’re only paying the interest on the loan itself off, you’re not taking anything off the principle sum, or the mortgage itself. Therefore, when the end of the mortgage period comes round, you’re going to have a substantial amount still to pay. Unless you’ve saved for that time, you could find yourself coming up short and losing your home, even if it’s 25 years down the line.

If you decide that you do want to take out an interest only mortgage, there are ways that you can help yourself prepare for the end of the repayment term. These include:

Paying into a monthly savings or investment account

Sell another property (if applicable) or use any inheritance you may have

Switch to a repayment mortgage throughout the duration of the interest only one. This is especially popular with people who find themselves promoted to a higher paid job, for instance

Sell the actual property to pay for the loan

These methods all have their pluses and minuses, and some are more attractive than others. This is why it’s important for you to be completely sure that you understand what’s involved with interest only mortgages, and whether they’re right for you, before signing up for one.

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The level of home entertainment equipment one decides to place in their home depends upon a wide variety of factors. A home entertainment system can be as simple as a television and a radio situated in front of a comfortable chair. On the other end of the spectrum are the people who dedicate an entire room to the enjoyment of their electronic media. The “home theater” can be designed like a mini cinema with not only a wide screen high definition television (HDTV) but chairs specially designed like theater chairs complete with shared armrests.

While there are pre-assembled “home entertainment kits” which will provide a minimum necessary amount of equipment like a tuner, two or four speakers and either a video tape or compact disk player, you will still need to provide the television set to attach it to. Generally, the home entertainment system will be comprised of many individual parts that are added a component at a time to build an integrated system that offers as near perfect a sound and visual presentation as possible.

The atmosphere of the room you are installing your home entertainment system in is very important to the final success of your project. Surround sound speaker setup is very important. While two corner speakers will give you a three dimensional sound, adding more types, sometimes as many as eleven, in a specific pattern around the room will immerse you into the middle of whatever form of entertainment you are indulging in, be it music or a movie.

With the bringing together of a number of components to make the integrated whole, you will need to add a pre-amplifier, sound processor or audio-visual receiver to balance the input and output of the devices for optimum performance. The room you are using for your home entertainment system will require some modification as well. Even if you are not going to construct special acoustical baffles and sound containers to prevent sound loss and direction you will need to provide yourself with some heavy drapes or wall hanging that will prevent the “echo” effect off bare walls.

The home entertainment system generally contains a large television set. Whether an old fashioned cathode ray tube set or a liquid crystal, plasma or rear-projection set, you will want to install a set anywhere from a minimum of twenty eight inches up to the mini theater one hundred twenty inch size sets. With the larger display screens you can more easily experience the full cinema effect without having to leave your seat.

Cost is still relatively high to build a complete home entertainment center but each year the basic components tend to not only be improved in quality but also dropped in price. Only newly developed components like a wide screen plasma display television screen will keep bringing the price of a personal theater back up.

Home entertainment systems are not just for passive activities. A good game system set up within the components of your home entertainment room will put you in the middle of the action. Since almost all modern electronic devices are built with the ability to hook them together via connective cords it should not be difficult to incorporate game into the daily fun.

The shelving you use to hold the many components of your system should be sturdy and should be designed so that there is easy access to the many cords that will be connecting it all. This is important for not only preventing wire tangle but to also make it easier to add or switch out various components for an ever-evolving home entertainment system. Surge protecting power strips and outlet guards will help prevent electrical surges and power spikes from destroying your equipment.

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The most popular interior decorating style today, Tuscan is favored for its Old Mediterranean romantic charm and its friendly warmth, and wrought iron wall decor is a perfect match. The Tuscan theme calls for a rustic, relaxed country feel where earthy colors and patina are preferred over shiny and modern. Key elements to Tuscan decorating include natural wood, terracotta, sunflowers, earthy colors such as brick red, copper, olive green, burgundy, Mediterranean burnt orange and golden yellow; all things vineyard - grapes, grapevines, grape leaves; and wrought iron accents everywhere.

This article will focus on the latter, in the form of wrought iron wall decor, and will show you some wonderful ways you can use this in conjunction with your other Tuscan decorating elements to create a pulled together and inviting look.

Wrought iron wall decor comes in many shapes and forms, including iron wall plagues and metal wall grilles. Many of these have a burnished appearance with beautiful copper and reddish brown highlights, perfect for Tuscan decorating.

When you are looking for a work of art that pulls your Tuscan decorating together, a piece of wrought iron wall decor will give you a big impact for little effort. Metal wall grilles and sculptures and iron wall plaques add dimension, architectural detail, beauty and a touch of class to any Tuscan designed room.

Without further ado, here are some easy and beautiful ways to use wrought Iron wall decor, such as iron wall plaques and metal wall grilles, in your Tuscan decorating:

• Hang a large wrought iron plaque or metal wall grille on a large empty wall and accent with a big terracotta vase of sunflowers (real or silk) on a rustic sideboard beneath. When displaying large wall decor, use large sized accents as well.

• What’s a Tuscan room without Old-World vineyard accents? Charm your guests with an iron wall plaque such as the Laurum Grape Iron Wall D

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Payday loans or cash advance are an excellent way of making ends meet between pay checks. Or are they? Cash advances which are also known as check cashing, payday loans, payroll advance loans and deferred deposit loans are all high interest loans that can be obtained easily in a short space of time. Obtaining any loan is simple, payday loan companies can be found all over the internet, all it takes is a simple search and all you will need is a job and a bank account. The first process entails finding a company you wish to do business with; second process is filling out a simple application giving your employer and bank account information. It usually takes around sixty minutes to find out whether you have qualified for the loan, the loan company will need to verify your employment and bank details. Funds are usually made available the next working day providing the application was submitted before 3pm. The terms for a payday loan is typically the same, with some small variations, so make sure you check each individual company before applying for a loan with them. There are generally three payment options to choose from when applying for a loan:

1. Pay only the Interest and renew entire Principle

2. Pay down on Principle (increments of $50) plus Interest renewing balance of Principle

3. Payoff of Principle and Interest in full

The interest rate for these type of loans is anywhere form 391% APR to upwards of 800% APR. If you obtain a loan for $300, your interest will be around $90 for a 14 day loan, leaving you owing $390. When you next pay period comes around, you pay only the interest and renew the principle. The loan company will then withdraw $90 from your bank account, leaving you with a new balance of $390 for the next pay period. It is extremely difficult to get out of these types of loans once you get started with them, especially when you consider how easy it is to go out and get another payday loan from an entirely different loan company and before you even know what your doing, you are paying $500 - $1500 per month, just in interest fees and never being able to pay the actual principle or any other bills you may have, for that matter, which essentially completely defeats the purpose of acquiring the loan in the first place.

A payday loan should be avoided at all costs. If you find yourself short on funds, take a closer look at your situation. Ask your employer for an advance on your pay check, there would be no interest or fees and a lot of employers are rather sympathetic, so it never hurts to ask. Another option you could take would be to talk to your bank or credit union about Ready Reserve of overdraft protection for your account. This is basically a low interest loan attached to your account which pulls money over to your account, usually in increments of $500, which is in case of negative balance therefore causing your account to stay in the green, preventing you from having to pay all the overdraft fees. The bank will automatically withdraw a small amount (about $15 for a $250 loan) per month from your account, putting it back into your Ready Reserve account for you to use again in case your account goes into the red again. Ready Reserve is considered revolving credit as it is not a term loan but continuous and can be borrowed from again and again.

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