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26 November 2024 | 2 replies
If it's formed right, typically all that's required is a certificate of trust and a few more documents to show the chain of ownership and grantee/grantor.Will this be a rental?
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11 December 2024 | 12 replies
I mention this as I have seen some people want to sue companies because they were a sponsored affiliate on a website…Regarding the original post- expect 10-12% (I think latest I saw is avg is 11.5%) rate plus atleast one point for a 12 month loan.Bigger companies may take longer for approval and can be more flexible usually in down payment amounts.
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11 December 2024 | 14 replies
Do you mean a down payment on a property??
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12 December 2024 | 19 replies
It doesn't sound like any of this discouraged you, and I trust that things will get better!
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9 December 2024 | 4 replies
If rates drop in the future, refinancing again could lower your payment, but it’s good to make sure the numbers work now just in case.
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12 December 2024 | 7 replies
That being said, it's very difficult to get rents to even cover PITI payments at 80% loan-to-value in Utah these days.
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8 December 2024 | 26 replies
The downside is they usually come with higher interest rates and shorter loan terms.Partnerships or Co-signers: If your husband or a trusted partner has U.S. legal status and credit history, they might be able to co-sign or help with financing.Cash Purchases: Since you have savings in Canada, you might consider using that for your first property, especially for a smaller rehab project.Foreign National Loans: Some lenders specialize in providing loans for foreign nationals.
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28 November 2024 | 15 replies
I recommend an electronic payment method.
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3 December 2024 | 3 replies
I’m not saying this is perfect… but if you can find a home like this one for $600k that could work long term, trust me, with a little effort and patience, you can find even a better one off market or make this one work.
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11 December 2024 | 2 replies
I can’t say I came up with the idea, I saw a landlord with more units than I have post that they offered the holiday discount, bug only to their tenants who had made all their rent payments on time and in full over the course of the year.