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Updated about 7 years ago, 11/21/2017
what do you think of these HML junk fees?
Hello guys,
my partner and i are using for the first time a local hard money lender in the los angeles area. We are borrowing 250k over 3 months
We just received their estimated settlement statement which seems to carry a significant amount of junk fees:
Amount requested 250,000.00
type 2nd trust deed
terms: no pre payment penalties after 3 months
rate 10%
Points 1,75 4,375.00
lender Underwriting 795.00
lender Admin 700.00
lawyer fee 1,000.00
Escrow Fees 450.00
title co Property Inspection Fee 75.00
Notary Fee 175.00
Electronic Recording Fees to title co 20.00
Lender Refinance Policy to Title co 1,032.00
Endorsement - estimate to Title co 125.00
Recording Fees to Title co 75.00
Deed of Trust Recording to title co 150.00
total junk fees $4597
It is the first time we use a hard money lender, but to me 50% of these fees are avoidable and should be negociated
Could you guys give me your opinion about these terms and what are the fees you'd pay and wouldn't?
thanks