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13 January 2025 | 5 replies
There's also the conventional loan program CHOICERenovation by Freddie Mac.
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13 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you update to max number of conventional units, you will be able to add an ADU for each conventional unit
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Typically, conventional loans backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac are eligible, while government-backed loans like FHA or VA loans often are not.
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11 February 2025 | 18 replies
If that country is part of the Hague Convention, a local official can handle the signing and attach an Apostille authenticating the document(s).
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10 February 2025 | 28 replies
If you can go conventional, go that route first.
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25 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hi Makani,Conventional lenders tend to be stricter about requiring proof of income.
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17 January 2025 | 20 replies
You also get access to conventional financing.
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Conventional Financing How did you add value to the deal?
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20 January 2025 | 5 replies
Give me a shout if you have questions, but here's the short of it.Best financing is going to be from a bank or a conventional construction loan.
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20 January 2025 | 62 replies
Conventional rates start at 5.25% at a 30 year fix.