
13 January 2025 | 14 replies
If you are moving from your SFR to another property, then you should be able to get a 5% down loan or even 3% if it's FHA. 25% is only if you won't be living in the property in my experience.

13 January 2025 | 3 replies
At the current scenario, without knowing anything about you or your properties I will recommend either to look at a loan from your assets using DSCR loan.
14 January 2025 | 7 replies
It may or may not show on a credit report, depends on the servicing and you should have the loan serviced.Failure to include the debt on a future loan application is mortgage fraud, wanna go to jail?

22 February 2025 | 30 replies
My plan is to use a low down payment conventional loan, and with the factors you mentioned, it’ll likely be tough to find a property that breaks even.

27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option.

23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hey @Mike Levene, I'd recommend considering a Margin Loan against your stock portfolio.

16 January 2025 | 9 replies
From my experience, you can use that savings to house hack with an FHA loan, invest in a turnkey property in a more affordable market, or even partner with others to expand your purchasing power.

23 January 2025 | 7 replies
With one small exception on VA loans, there is no getting around the due on sale clause.

13 January 2025 | 15 replies
It's calculated as the ratio of your total loan amount (loan amount for purchase + loan amount for your rehab) to your total costs (purchase price + rehab budget). 95% is a good target.Avoid application and other upfront/junk fees.

25 January 2025 | 24 replies
Quote from @Tiarnan Gormley: How will you qualify for loans?