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Updated over 9 years ago on . Most recent reply

Is this normal Or am I getting ripped off?
I just got home from the bank, went to sign papers and go over everything before closing.
detail.
single family rental - buying for 40k with 20% down - conventional loan 30yr fixed
buyer agreed to pay 3% in closing = $1,200
Here is the break down of the loan
Purchase price $40,000
Estimated Prepaid Items $1,717.35
Estimated Closing Cost $2,478
Discount $560
total $44,755.35
Seller pays 3%closing $1,200
Loan amount $32,000
Cash To Bring at Close $11,555.35
I got quoted 5.375% for the loan rate, then i agreed to pay $560 to drop it down to 5%
Is this normal for the rate to be this high? I was looking at rate online and it says 3.8% but being an investment I expected it to be higher but not over 5%? Is this normal or is the bank trying to get more out of me?
I credit is, 749, 733, 758
Debts
$546 mortgage fixed 30 years
school loan $171 fixed as well
Income $2800 monthly
If more info is needed, i am more than willing to provide. Is this normal for this type of deal? Is the $11,555.35 too much to bring to the closing?
Sorry its my first deal and I am kinda nerves.
Most Popular Reply

Banks on small loans like this usually charge higher rates and with only 20% down the interest rate is higher.
Not a lot of lenders will even do a loan below 50k. If you were putting 25 or 30% down the rate would likely drop some but the benefit of a few shaved basis point versus 5 to 10% more down doesn't seem worth it.
Better might be to keep that money for reserves for unexpected future costs with the property.
- Joel Owens
- Podcast Guest on Show #47
