Cash on Hand and In Bank Notes Payable Marketable Securities Non-Marketable Securities Securities Held by Brokers Restricted or Control Stocks Partial Real Estate Interests Owned Real Estate Loans Receivable Life Insurance Other Assets Accounts Payable Amount Due to Brokers Unpaid Income Taxes Other Unpaid Taxes/Interest Other Debts Debt on Real Estate Equities Real Estate Mortgages

Make sure you know what you're really worth. The only way to calculate your net worth accurately is if you track everything above.

On your road to a high net worth you can make fewer pit stops if you have a plan and data to support your investment decisions and abilities close at hand.

Make use of spread sheet software and programs like Quicken to keep your net growth on track. The reports you can run are invaluable for seeing where you’ve been and how far you’ve come with your portfolios, mortgage, taxes, and other important information.

An investor who knows their history can better project growth and find weaknesses in their portfolio that they can improve upon.

Organization is bedrock of those with strong net worth. It is a common thread that connects all successful investors, active or passive.

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C.C. Collins is a Financial Planning Advisor and Author of “Scientific Wealth Strategies” at http://wealthscientist.com. Find more information at http://networthpublishing.com

Having a great credit history, for both your business and your private life, and a solid relationship with a lender always helps when applying for a bridging loan. There have even been situations where bridge loans were approved with only a signature – no collateral necessary!

Even with good credit, however, expect to pay a slightly higher rate of interest for this type of short-term bridge loan. One-half of a percent or more is typical. The maximum length of a bridge loan is usually twenty-four months. The lender has to make some money on deal and higher interest rate is where opportunity lies. Other factors are also involved in determining interest rate. The applicant’s calculated credit risk, value of items being used as collateral and amount of time loan is needed all factor into equation, too.

If you think applying for a bridge loan makes sense for your situation, work with a US Commercial Lending organization that specializes in this type of loan. They’ll help with all steps necessary and they’ll offer advice along way. Don’t be afraid to shop around for better rates and terms! The commercial lending market is very competitive and it’s to your advantage to do business with a lender that will work with you and not against you.

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