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Equity Capital - EQlibrium and Fidelity Alternative Investments
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EQlibrium Investments new Alternative Investment vehicle 'Equity Capital' has been approved with Fidelity under their Alternative Investment platform. Investment Advisors can search for the Offering by name or by cusip: 294996848. Advisors will be able to search for this investment just like any other Fidelity approved Offering. It can be found under the Alternative Investment platform at Fidelity. Contact EQlibrium for Equity Capital information and investment assistance for this investment product. [ Investment News ]
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What is a Blind Pool Trust Deed Investment? [ Trust Deeds ]
In a Trust Deed blind pool investment, the investor puts up his money before a trust deed is located for purchase. In practice, the funds will then be readily available to the broker for funding the acquisition of a trust deed note when he later locates one he deems to be of suitable investment quality. The investor initially does not invest his capital in a trust deed, but in the broker’s expertise to conduct due diligence investigations and to analyze and select a future trust deed investment. The broker is given carte blanche to use the investor’s funds as he sees fit. The securities risk is not in a trust deed, but in the performance of the broker’s promise to later select and deliver to the investor a suitable trust deed note. Thus, lacking specificity of the investment, a corporate securities risk is created in the investment program entered into by this investor. This is known as a Blind Pool Trust Investment. [ Investment News ]
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Self-Directed 401(k) Retirement Plans More Options [ Self-Directed 401k ]
When it comes to retirement investing, a self-directed 401k plan can give employees many more options to earn larger returns and earn more money. Employer-provided plans usually stipulate a select number of investment vehicles from which employees can choose but Self-Directed plans offer unlimited choices and more control. The difference is diversity. Employees seeking to diversify portfolios and still take advantage of employer-provided traditional retirement plans may opt for a self directed 401k. Investment vehicles for defined contribution plans are generally limited to the mutual funds, stocks and bonds trustees and plan administrators recommend but employees who choose to self-direct assets may have other preferences that are not offered through the plan. Employees can elect to deposit retirement plan contributions into a self-directed brokerage account known as a SDBA, which gives them full control over where investments are made. Data indicates experienced traders are more prone to self directed accounts than stock market newbies and that employees who choose SDBA's tend to have higher salaries. [ Investment News ]
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Land Development Common Mistakes [ DOWNLOAD PDF ]
Common Mistakes Associated With Land Development / Entitlements. EQ explains Sales & Marketing, Financing Debt Service & End of Term Refinancing along with a 3rd topic of Due Diligence Developer Mistakes. Info on 3 areas of concerns for investors. Download the Adobe 1 Page PDF. [ Investment News ]
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EQlibrium Investments Self-Directed 401(k) [ Self-Directed 401k ] [ GLOSSARY ]
A Self-Directed 401(k) is an IRA that uses traditional investment vehicles such as the stock market, bank cds and similar. EQlibrium offers this Individual Retirement Account to investors as a safe way to protect their financial futures. A Self-Directed 401(k) plan allows you to save for retirement while deferring income taxes on the saved money and earnings until withdrawal while at the same time having control of what your investing in instead of leaving it up to someone else to make the investment decisions. [ Investment News ]
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EQlibrium Investments Real Estate IRA [ Real Estate IRA ] [ GLOSSARY ]
A Real Estate IRA Individual Retirement Account is an IRA that focuses on Real Estate investments instead of the usual vehicles such as the stock market, bank cds and similar. EQlibrium has added this investment option to their website. Many investors are simply unaware that this is an option for them. With todays staggering markets, Real Estate IRA's may be a better bet than classic areas where investors have put their money. [ Investment News ]
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EQlibrium Investments Self-Directed IRA [ Self-Directed IRA ] [ GLOSSARY ]
A Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account is an IRA that the account owner makes investment decisions and investments regarding the retirement plan. It's an opportunity to take control of the situation and have more power to where the investors money is distributed. [ Investment News ]
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EQlibrium Investments Releases Investments Blog [ BLOG ]
EQlibrium Investments released an Investments Blog for Investors to post Investment information. The Investments Blog will discuss the best Investments of this era of financial times and offer tips and facts that will help investors make educated decisions of what type of investments to get involved with and where and when they should apply their money. Some of the topics discussed will be Self-Directed IRA plans and alternative investments such as Trust Deeds.
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EQlibrium Investments Offers Trust Deeds [ Trust Deeds ] [ GLOSSARY ]
EQlibrium Investments of Bothell Washington and Phoenix Arizona has began offering Trust Deeds to their investors. Return rates range from 15% - 18% paid on a monthly contractual basis. EQlibrium Investments will service the loan and will Direct Deposit the monthly check into the investors account of their choice.
Release Date: Sept 8, 2008
A trust deed, or also known as a deed of trust, is a document used to secure debt on a home acting as a mortgage. A trust deed is recorded as a lien on real property. However, although a deed of trust acts like a mortgage, there are differences between a mortgage and a deed of trust. A trust deed is used as security for a loan on real property, and the specifics regarding the loan are written in a promissory note. A deed of trust is then documented at the county recorder’s office to legally notify the world that the property in question has now been pledged to secure a loan.
There are three parties involved in a trust deed. The Beneficiary which is the investor/lender/note holder, the Trustor which is the borrower and the Trustee which is a third party selected by the investor who has the legal power to act on the investors behalf and holds the title until the note has been paid. The deed of trust recorded against the borrower’s property title is what secures the lenders investment. When making an investment in a deed of trust, the Trustor makes the property transfer, in trust, to the Trustee (independent third party). The Trustee then holds the conditional title on the behalf of the beneficiary (investor/lender/note holder), and then either of the following takes place: The trust deed will be returned to the borrower once they satisfy all of the terms and conditions that were outlined in the promissory note. The property will be put up for sale should the borrower default – also known as foreclosure. “In many cases, if the borrower defaults there is actually more profit in the investment,” said Louis Pugliese, President of EQlibrium Investments. “A good management company will pass along most, if not all, of this additional return to the investor.” A few of the benefits of trust deed investing are high returns, a consistent cash flow, and capital preservation while owning an investment that is secured by real property.
“Trust deeds offer a great way to earn a higher rate of return and still be secured by an asset to minimize risk,” Pugliese said. Investors who invest in trust deeds typically make a 12 to 18% return, paid out monthly, with a minimum investment of just $50,000 and relatively low risk. As a result, they are able to enhance their lifestyle significantly without threat to their principal, or build a large nest egg, safely, in a relatively short period of time. Pugliese adds: “Most investors do not realize that they can also use their 401K and IRA’s to invest, earning them much higher returns.” Investing in a trust deed is simple. All you need is knowledge of your personal financial situation and investment account records.
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