
11 December 2024 | 8 replies
Unused contingency funds, unless they were received directly from the borrower, must be used to reduce the outstanding balance of the renovation mortgage after all of the renovation work has been completed and the certification of completion has been obtained.The loan is not re-amortized.Draw Schedule:The HomeStyle program has a maximum 4 draw process.The initial draw can be up to 50% of the total project and can be for materials for the project.The final draw will be at least 10% of the total project as retainage and funds will be released upon receipt and approval of final inspection, Certificate of Completion from Appraiser, signed All Bills Paid Affidavits and Lien Waivers.Additional Draw Information:Ø Signed Draw Request by borrower and contractorØ Signed All Bills Paid AffidavitØ GMG review and approve the draw request and will release funds for disbursementØ A check will be issued in the name of the borrower and contractor and delivered to borrower via USPSØ An inspection of work to date will be performed at 50% completeFinal Draw Information:Ø Signed Draw RequestØ Final inspection/Completion Certificate will be required for release of final fundsØ A Title Update showing property free from lien or encumbranceØ General Contractor’s Lien Waiver AffidavitØ Affidavit of Completion GR will review and approve the draw request and will release a check in the name of the borrower and contractor.Change Orders and Cost Overruns:Changes to the initial plan are not permitted unless prior approval by Guaranteed Rate.

13 December 2024 | 4 replies
Its generally retail medical operators, so we include things like the market dynamics for our use and why statistically the market and location of the site will be viable form a business case standpoint, and speak to how the startup has enlisted the help of an EMR or other such consultant to help in their general rampup and ability to bill/get insurance contracts.

11 December 2024 | 12 replies
Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Zach EdelmanBe clear BP does not recommend companies - companies pay to advertise on BP and while BP I assume vets them - it’s still buyer bewareI am not an employee of BP but I want people to understand on BP and on most sites there are sponsors and affiliates but they may not be thoroughly vetted.

10 December 2024 | 7 replies
Since you mentioned a construction site injury in your initial post, the best way to proactively avoid premises liability claims is by keeping a clean worksite.

10 December 2024 | 4 replies
Bank as much money as you can between now and purchase date.#4.

17 December 2024 | 17 replies
I think tracking productivity will be tough unless you have someone on site that is checking their work at the end of the day and documenting their progress.

13 December 2024 | 4 replies
You can also sell them on sites like paperstac, debexpert or others as well as brokers like Mission Capital, Rams or Phoenix.Depending on quality of paper and interest rate will determine sales price - also I would say self servicing can have a negative impact on the sales price as the major players in the space are not fond of self servicing.

12 December 2024 | 7 replies
Just calculate the average price/sqft and use this, but this isn't good because some out of date also get sold, and the likesFinally, how closely do investors follow the 70% rule?

15 December 2024 | 7 replies
Thanks Don, that is both enlightening, and created new questions as I have 2 potential deals that could be classified as commercial, both are airbnb portfolios, with one being 3 singe family units, and the other being a single site with multiple units (11 units,themed resort style).

10 December 2024 | 36 replies
Also, Fixated moved my closing date a few times, but luckily I didn’t have another deal at risk.Does this sound typical?