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January 19, 2009, by Kathy Opolski in About Mortgages

If your credit rating is excellent you will find it easier. When financial institutions and other companies that make mortgages in Salt Lake City Utah are looking at your credit rating they are generally referring to your FICO score. This refers to the combination of the three credit institutions (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion) and is typically standard for coming up with whether or not they may lend you money.

You will have access to the best loans and more negotiating room with a FICO score above 710, when looking at your credit score.

The investor now has many different loan options available to him when purchasing investment property in Salt Lake City Utah. There are even some loans that will still cover the total purchase price however, with the current credit situation they are far and few between.

There are still options available, if your credit is not excellent. The homeowner "Carrying" a second mortgage on the property is also an option on some homes and investment properties in Salt Lake City Utah.

In one scenario, both you and the seller are both happy with the price negotiated. You agree to get a loan for 80% of the purchase price and the seller agrees to take payments for the remaining 20%.

It is easier to get a loan for 80% of the purchase price. If you have negotiated a price below market value,this is especially true. Consider that you agreed on a selling price of $100,000, compared to an actual market value of about $127,000.

Using this example the lender that loans the money just took far less of a risk in making their decision. This is not as risky.

For more information about investing in the Salt Lake City real estate market go to the greater Salt Lake City Utah Real Estate Resource Center at www.BuySaltLakeHomes.com or just call me at 801-518-4599.