Can anyone tell me whether you should cross collaterize your loans, some tell me yes and others no?
rip
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Steph.
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Stephs right,
And the quick answer is No. I can’t see any benefit in cross-collaterizing loans. This just gives the lending institution more immediate options in clawing back in the event of default. Best to protect your assets from each other so you can decide which ones to divest in a worst case scenario.
Peter Spann has a whole chapter on this in his book and goes to lengths to explain how to avoid cross-collaterizing.
Cheers,
Michael.I am totally against cross-collateralising.
It does have instances where it is needed though. An example is where you have one good and one bad security. To get the finance approved for the bad one, they will want you to cross-collaterlise.
The reason for this is that when properties are ‘crossed’, the lender, in the event of default and they take possession, has the right to sell ‘the most saleable security’ to recover their money. This means the good property will go first.
Avoid it if you can.
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hi rip
avoid if possible, if not, build a bridge – 1000’s of people x-coll without issue without harm or harrassment.
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brisbaneIt can be OK for two properties, but when you want to grow and get more, it will be a hinderance.
Terryw
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Hi Rip,
We initially ‘linked’ two properties some time ago to kick start things a little.
Since then everything has been stand alone as there is greater flexibility and it is easier for you, rather than the bank, to control your properties.
Derek
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