Easy Investing into Property backed Secured Crowdfunding

For the newbies, debt crowdfunding is a concept where borrowers (usually SMEs) approach a crowdfunding platform for loans funded by a pool of investors. Investors earn interest, paid by borrowers, as returns on their investment. Investments are open to individuals as well as corporates with a minimum amount going down as low as $50 for smaller loan amounts.

Funding Societies, licensed and leading crowdfunding platform in Southeast Asia, backed by SoftBank Ventures Korea and Sequoia Capital, has recently introduced Property backed Secured Loans to its pool of more than 50,000 investors, providing them with more diversification opportunities. This is the third product Funding Societies has introduced since Business Term Loans and Invoice Financing.

What are Property backed Secured Loans?

Property backed Secured Loans are loans taken by companies who have pledged a local property as a form of collateral against the loan. These are local properties owned by the companies and/or Directors of the companies, and can be Residential, Commercial or Industrial. The loan amount is capped at 70% of the property value determined by independent valuers.

As an investor, you can start investing from $1,000 in this secured crowdfunding product

Why should you be excited about this product?

It is secured by property as a collateral: Funding Societies (FS) takes the first charge on the property, i.e. In the event that the property needs to be liquidated to repay the loan, FS will have the first right to access the cash after it is auctioned. Given the 70% Loan to Property Value (LTV), there is enough buffer against fluctuations in market prices that result in properties being devalued.

It’s a short-term investment: The loans are typically up to 12 months’ tenor

Fair returns for a lower-risk product: You can get up to 8% p.a. returns in your investment

Additional Diversification:Existing crowdfunding investors now have a secured loan product to further diversify their portfolios. New investors who have not invested in crowdfunding can take this opportunity to start investing.

What happens if a borrower misses out on repayments

In the case of repayment by borrowers, FS will liaise with borrowers on behalf of investors for collections. If the loan reaches defaults (defined as 90 days past payment due date), Funding Societies will pursue legally to auction the collateralized property. Proceeds from the auction will be used to repay the investors and any excess will be returned to the owners of the property.

In the rare scenario where proceeds from the auction are insufficient to repay the loan, Personal Guarantors (usually Directors of the company) and the borrowing company will be liable for the outstanding due.

TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read)

Given that there is collateral security in the form of a property, Property backed Secured Loans become more secured and typically lower risk compared to other crowdfunding investment products.

For those with a lower risk appetite but still want to potentially earn a return of up to 8%, the Property backed Secured Loans is a product for you to diversify your portfolio in.

Limited Time Promotion: Receive $20 Cashback!

From now till 15 June 2018, sign up as an investor and invest at least $1,000 to be eligible for the $20 cashback. That’s an upfront 2% cashback on your investment!

Here’s how to claim the cashback:

Step 1: Sign up for your new investor account on www.fundingsocieties.com.

Step 2: **IMPORTANT!** Enter MDMAY in the Promo Code section.

Step 3: Complete your registration and activate your account.

Step 4: Invest at least $1,000 before 15 June 2018. Investment can be in one loan or across multiple loans.

Eligible investors will be notified via email of their within one month from the end of the promotion.

This article was first published on Funding Societies’ blog.

Disclaimers:

This article is contributed by Funding Societies.

It should not be construed that Moneydigest is endorsing this article or any of the products and services provided by Funding Societies.

Nothing in this article should be construed as constitute or form a recommendation, financial advice, or an offer, invitation or solicitation from Funding Societies to buy or subscribe for any securities and/or investment products. The content and materials made available are for informational purposes only and should not be relied on without obtaining the necessary independent financial or other advice in connection therewith before making an investment or other decision as may be appropriate.

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4 Money Attitudes That Can Cost You

Our attitudes toward money affects our financial circumstance. I am not saying that your mere fondness over money will lead you to earning more. Your money attitudes dive beyond your wants. Money attitudes influence how you approach a situation and make your financial decisions.

On that note, here are 4 money attitudes that can potentially cost you:

#1: I HAVE POOR MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS

As a finance columnist, I noticed how people differ in handling money. Others write down every little detail of their spending. While, some people believe that they are not good with handling money. This negative attitude towards money shuns opportunities to learn about money management.

Educating yourself about the dynamics of money is important. Your eagerness to wide your knowledge will fuel improvements. Start by reading books and articles on Personal Finance.

Replace Your Negative Attitude With: “I have the ability to learn more about money management.”

#2: MY SELF-WORTH DEPENDS ON MY NET WORTH

It goes without saying that our fast-paced society welcomes symbols of status. When a woman shuffles between different designer bags in the workplace, spectators perceive her as someone with sophistication and wealth. When a woman carries “lesser known” bags, she is seen as someone who is less wealthy.

Why is this skewed ideal so prevalent in our society? Perhaps, modern technology has something to do with it. Nonetheless, this tendency to match self-worth with net worth can potentially harm one’s mental health.

Replace Your Unhealthy Attitude With: “My self-worth depends on the acceptance and understanding of myself.”

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#3: MONEY IS SOLELY FOR SPENDING

Believing that money’s sole purpose is for disposal can lead to mindless spending or debt! Spending your hard-earned cash on lavish or delightful things every once in a while is acceptable. However, you must not overdo it! Make room for savings and investments.

In order to create financial abundance, you must save and allocate your money efficiently. Spending beyond your means will never lead to financial abundance!

Replace Your Exaggerated Attitude With: “The money that I do not spend increases my wealth.”

#4: THE RICH GET RICHER

“The rich get richer and the poor get poorer” is an aphorism that highlights our economic inequality. Let us be honest! Some people are not born with a silver spoon. But, they can do something about it!

Boxing yourself to a certain economic stature limits what you can achieve. You have a choice to take control of your life. You can improve your financial situation as long as you do not give up.

Replace Your Magnified Attitude With: “My financial present and future is entirely up to me.”

Sources: 1 & 2

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Couple’s Guide To Essential Money Values

It is no secret that many individuals aim to grow their wealth. Building a “healthy” relationship with your finances is vital in controlling it. Now, how does one begin to achieve this type of financial relationship? For starters, you must review the basics.

Money values, consisting of internal and external factors, influence your attitude towards money. It can help mold your life decisions too! For instance, a person who values foresight may build a robust retirement plan as early as 30.

Your money values are deeply rooted in your personality. Long before you met your partner, you have developed values surrounding money. Studies suggest that we inherit values, beliefs, and attitudes about money from our parents and other family members. It is important to discuss these money values when entering a romantic relationship.

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Unfortunately, couples rarely talk about their financial values and goals. They see this subject as a restricted topic fueled by social custom. However, it is never too late to have this financial conversation! Talking about your money values is the first step to syncing your financial plans. Start by discussing what your parents taught you about money as well as your financial goals. Having this serious discussion prevents conflicts, which came from differing money values.

In your discussion, consider creating a list of your money values. Here are some of the examples: Value of Time, Openness, Resourcefulness, Honesty, Patience, and Generosity.

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Encourage an flowing conversation whereby each of you will share about your list of money values. Understand each other’s point of view by highlighting the similarities and differences. Afterwards, choose the “top three values” that are important to the both of you. Work with these values to reach your goal.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, your financial discussions may become heated. Pause the conversation and revisit the issue later on. When it comes to money, it is difficult to always see eye to eye. Take a time out. With open communication and understanding, you can devise a plan to reach your shared financial goals. Good luck!

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Forex sentiment indicator – An Incredibly Imperative Tool That Works for All

In accordance with April 2012 Foreign Exchange Committee, there are total 4 billion dollars of Forex spot transfers on a regular basis. With diverse participants especially those who are trading for some particular purposes are having an edge in the Forex market.

It is imperative to pay attention to the fundamental analysis as they show up the big picture. By looking at this picture, you can easily come to know about the latest actions of the currency pairs and technical analysis. Not just that, you get information regarding the trends.

The forex sentiment indicator is an imperative tool that alerts all the traders about the extreme conditions. This indicator also helps the traders to know the price reversals. It can easily be utilized in conjunction with the fundamental along with technical analysis.

An Incredibly Imperative Tool That Works for All

The sentiment indicators show up the percentage of the traders who have taken a specific position in the currency pair. For instance, you can assume that there are total 50 traders that are trading in the same currency pair. If 10 of these traders are long and 40 are short, then the 10 percent of the traders are considered as the long ones on the currency pair.

When the traders’ percentage in a particular position reaches the highest level, then the sentiment indicators becomes quite useful. For instance, you can assume that when a certain currency pair starts rising and 70 out of 100 traders are long; then some traders will leave to go with the trend.

The sentiment will indicate that it is the perfect time to consider the price reversal. When the price starts moving in lower and shows up a signal which is topped, the sentiment trader just enters the short. It assumes that those traders in the long will have to make sales to avoid losses when the rate falls.

On the other hand, it is said these indicators are not so accurate in providing the buying and selling signals. You have to wait for the rate to confirm the reversal ahead of acting on the signals of the sentiment. The currencies can stand on the higher levels for an extended time period as well as the reversal might not appear instantly.

The higher levels will be different for each currency pair. In the event that the rate of the currency pair has reversed when the buy reaches 75 percent and when the longs reach that higher level again then it is said that the pair is at the extreme.

Therefore, you will have to wait for the signals of the rate reversal. In case, another pair has reversed when the percent of the traders in the short is 80 percent then you will need to wait for the reversal at the extreme.

The sentiment indicators are present in diverse types. They are available from diverse sources. We cannot say that one is better than the other one. However, they can be utilized in juxtaposition with each other. Or else, the particular techniques and strategies should be followed to the data you find simple to interpret.

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What to Consider When Taking Out Truck Insurance

Several vehicles travel along the nation’s roads every day, one of the most visible being the truck. Despite the vehicle’s ill reputation among some motorists, the entire industry revolving around it has made significant and positive contributions in boosting the nation’s overall economy. After all, without trucks, every product that we use wouldn’t be delivered. Whether you’re an owner-operator with a truck of your own or someone who runs a trucking company with a sizable fleet at your disposal and drivers under your employ, you’ll need to take out truck insurance with the following considerations to take note:

1. There are many truck insurance coverage types to choose from – though you should, of course, get only the ones that you need the most.

You may have started shopping around for providers offering the most comprehensive truck insurance policies in the market right now. However, the myriad number of ways that truck insurance can help protect you financially can give you an instant headache as you try to make sense of its various coverage types. Here are the typical types to choose from:

  • Primary liability insurance is used in case your truck causes either significant physical injuries to any person or damages to property.
  • General liability insurance acts as a cushion against any risky event that doesn’t involve a truck but is related either directly or even tangentially to day-to-day operations within the trucking industry.
  • Physical damage insurance which covers any expenses that you’ll incur should your truck ever get involved in an accident. This accident would have caused significant damage to the truck causing it to undergo some repairs to get it back to working condition
  • Non-trucking liability insurance is taken out in case your truck hits a person or crashes in front of a property, and you aren’t using the vehicle at all for business purposes.
  • Cargo insurance is needed in case any shipments that you’re supposed to deliver from point A to point B gets either damaged or lost along the way.
  • Trailer interchange insurance you’ll need if you’ve agreed to have your truck pull another company’s trailer that’s full of goods that need to reach their destination fast.

It’s entirely up to you as to which among the truck insurance coverage types listed above you plan to include as part of your entire policy – though you’re required by the government to get primary liability insurance at the very least.

2. You’ll want to set aside some extra money for increased financial protection.

You may have heard of most – if not all – of the truck insurance coverage types listed above. But the sum of each of their respective cover amounts might still not be enough to protect your finances and other vital assets.

You might, therefore, be forced to pay out of your pocket, especially if you’ve been slapped with a lawsuit after your truck had caused an accident. You don’t want to pay out of pocket. This is where you can look into an umbrella or excess liability insurance to increase your total maximum policy limit. However, you should prepare to spend an additional amount for it.

Still, purchasing an umbrella or excess liability insurance serves as an affordable way of covering any gaps between the various truck insurance coverage types that you’ve decided to use.

3. You can ask the provider to have your payments divided into monthly installments.

You might initially get shocked at the total amount of truck insurance that you’ve taken out from your chosen provider. Even after limiting your coverage types to only those that you’ll need the most, you may still find it expensive.

This is where you’d ask the provider if you can break the amount up into monthly installments. You can either have your total truck insurance amount divided into 12 equal monthly installments or only 10 with the first two months to be settled in full right after you’ve taken out your truck insurance.

You can even make an initial deposit amount to your truck insurance that covers more than its first two months so that the number of monthly installments would become fewer. This can help you afford it long term.

4. If you’re operating more than a couple of trucks, you should take out truck fleet insurance instead.

The considerations listed above when taking out truck insurance are applicable mainly for owner-operators who have only one truck to their name. As someone who runs a trucking company, it’s both very expensive and highly impractical to take out insurance for each of the trucks under your fleet.

Thus, you should take out truck fleet insurance instead which allows you to have all the trucks under your fleet insured under a single common policy, as well as pay reduced premium amounts compared to insurance for single trucks.

Conclusion

When you had first bought your truck – or trucks if you’ve decided to own a fleet, you may have initially thought that as long as you’ve set aside enough money to pay its amortization amount every month, you’re all good to go. That’s only half the battle though as you’ll want to protect yourself from sudden financial ruin once you or the designated driver of your truck gets caught in an accident. Thus, you’ll also have to take out truck insurance, and the above-listed considerations to bear in mind should help make applying for it easier.

Matthew Xavier

Matthew Xavier contributes for InsuranceTruck, where he strives to write blogs that aren’t just informative, but entertaining and delightful to read as well. It may not show outwardly, but Matthew is a poet at heart, and he tries his best to make sure his pieces have a unique flair that his readers are sure to appreciate. He spends his free time working out by running.

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