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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
Option 2 with second lender is, get an FHA loan at 3.5% and use the concession to buy discount points and bring a 6.2% interest rate down to a 5.4% permanent buy down, putting me at around $3,450.00 monthly PITI and also adding 8k to the top of the loan for mortgage insurance.
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5 December 2024 | 12 replies
Generally, the fees can range from $500 to $2,500 or more, depending on the specifics of the loan and the attorney's rates.Here are some common fees associated with loan document preparation:Promissory Note and Loan Agreement: These are the core documents, and the cost of drafting these can range from $300 to $1,500, depending on the complexity of the deal and the lawyer's hourly rate.Deed of Trust or Mortgage: This is often required to secure the loan against the property and can cost an additional $300 to $1,000.Title Search and Title Insurance: If you’re using title insurance or require a title search to secure the loan, this can add another $300 to $800 or more to the cost.Other Documents: Depending on the type of loan (e.g., hard money loans, commercial loans), you might need additional documents like personal guarantees, collateral agreements, or an escrow agreement.
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5 December 2024 | 6 replies
However, there are some drawbacks to putting a rental property in a trust - first setting up a trust can be expensive and involve a lot of paperwork, the rental property may be subject to rent control and liability insurance may be more expensive for a trust.
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4 December 2024 | 17 replies
You left out information that maybe relevant such as taxes/insurance per year, maintenance cost anticipated per year... plus other expenses depending on rental such as management fee(if you aren't manager), advertising cost to acquire renters, etc....
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8 December 2024 | 10 replies
I had doubts and still have some but now it sounds like those may have been necessary for their loan program after learning why it's a lower risk and FDIC insured requires that.
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6 December 2024 | 6 replies
Don't forget to add fringe benefits such as health insurance and also payroll taxes, etc.
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3 December 2024 | 19 replies
Below are the key factors companies consider when choosing a city for investment:Low operating costs: Companies are unlikely to choose a location where state income taxes, property taxes, and insurance consume a significant portion of their potential profit.
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9 December 2024 | 16 replies
Every contact I needed for insurance, mortgage and cleaners were done online, mostly through connections from BP.
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1 December 2024 | 10 replies
He said the borrower called and a tree fell on the roof and needed to file an insurance claim so wanted to file it against our insurance.2.
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7 December 2024 | 8 replies
My insurance company said they wouldn’t cover the policy with the fuse.