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All Forum Posts by: Craig Warner

Craig Warner has started 0 posts and replied 76 times.

Post: Seeking Recommendations for Private Money Lenders in KC

Craig WarnerPosted
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  • Nationwide Lender / NMLS# 129642
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Hey Matt,

We can help with your refi, long term going DSCR. We have very aggressive rates. Once you are ready to refi let me know and can give you a quote.

Thanks

Craig

Post: Co-signers on Conventional Loan for 2-4 Unit homes

Craig WarnerPosted
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Yes, you can. I'm assuming you'll occupy one unit. You'll, both be required to have a minimum score of 660.

Post: First time home buyer loan advice.

Craig WarnerPosted
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  • Nationwide Lender / NMLS# 129642
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Quote from @Timothy Blackman:

@John Burke

I am open to look outside sioux falls. Just not finding anything right now. Been looking now for a few months. Just not seeing anything that makes us want to put in an offer. So I will keep you on mind if I go that route.


It would be a good idea to get PreQualified, and our approvals are good for 120 days from the time we pull credit. You'll need to know the loan amount and purchase price you can afford. Most realtors will request a preapproval letter before they'll consider working with you.

Post: I need a 100% financing lender for a 6-plex that I'm buying at 65% of its value.

Craig WarnerPosted
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Nope, you need skin in the game. Maybe we can do a bridge loan on your property that is delayed in closing, and close on your 6-plex purchase. Let me know if you want to look at options.

Thanks

Craig

Post: Which Mortgage Option Is Best for My Situation?

Craig WarnerPosted
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I'd go the 6.125% route, since you can probably refi down the road again. The payment difference at the lower rate is $49 so it would take you 3.9 years before you see a breakeven point.

Post: Do HELOCs make any sense right now?

Craig WarnerPosted
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Really it's your own decision, but if you have zero money for a downpayment and your goal is to purchase an investment property now, a HELOC could be a good short-term solution. The last few years we have closed many HELOC's and HELOAN's, as it made more sense for borrower not to refinance out of their low rate 30 year fixed loan.

Everyone is using the HELOC for different purposes. The more leveraged secured debt you have will impact any cash flow.

As mentioned by Nicholas, the BRRRR method could help payoff the HELOC too.

Post: Interested in Rapid Rescore

Craig WarnerPosted
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We rapid rescore borrowers at no cost, if we are working on a loan for them. Typically to either help them qualify for a program minimum FICO requirement or to help decrease the rate or increase the loan to value.

However, as mentioned above, your lender who pulled your score should also offer this service.

Post: Are there Benefits to HELOC on Primary vs Rental Properties?

Craig WarnerPosted
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Quote from @Jesse Kleiber:

Hi all,

Feel like I have this one kind of sorted out but I just wanted to run it by some people who may know better than myself.

The plan is to pull out a HELOC to help subsidize a downpayment on my next rental property. The issue that I'm facing now is whether I want to pull it out against one of my rentals or on my primary.

I have found a bank that will allow me to borrow as a second lien on rentals but their rates are higher than what I could get when just doing it against my primary.

What I'm most worried about is what happens in a worst case scenario, should something drastic happen in the market.

From what I understand, using the money against a rental doesn't necessarily provide much more of a safety blanket in case things hit the fan because if, somehow, the HELOC lender can't recover their money, you'll get sued anyways. In which case, I suppose you can find the money somewhere else and not risk the house you live in. Whereas, if you were to default on a HELOC against your primary, you immediately go into foreclosure and have a bigger concern than getting sued?

All-in-all the amount of the loan shouldn't be substantial enough to the point where I wouldn't be able to cover it out of pocket anyways if need be, just want to make sure that I'm not missing anything.

Does it sound like I have the situation figured out or is there something I might be missing? Anyone faced this situation? What route did you go?


We handle 2nd's on both primary and investment properties. We'll go as high as 90% on a primary residence whereas on an investment property only 70%. If you default on either, we the lender we'll hunt you down and make you pay us back. JK. Remember no lender wants to own your property, we are not in the business of reselling real estate. However, after exhausting payback remedies to get you current, we'll end up foreclosing on the property with the lien. If you are concerned use your investment property as collateral. I lend nationwide, so if I can be of service or just want to pick my brain, give me a call.

Post: First time home buyer loan advice.

Craig WarnerPosted
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  • Nationwide Lender / NMLS# 129642
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I can help. I've been lending for over 35 years. Having a reliable lender with experience can help guide you to the best options for your qualifications, however at a minimum if trying to qualify for a conventional loan you'll need at least a 620 FICO mid score, other options are FHA using lower scores. Be happy to go over your options.

Post: Let's Talk Construction Loans: What's Your Experience?

Craig WarnerPosted
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We can help with ground-up construction loans for owner-occupied homes?