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22 January 2025 | 15 replies
And I think we still have some headroom with rates as we build reviews.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
I also like to check reviews on platforms like Yelp, Google, or even Angi (formerly Angie’s List).
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31 January 2025 | 12 replies
Check fees are $10**** When buying physical real estate, you must have a 10% cushion of the purchase price**We waive the first 6 transaction review fees for the life of the account.*** The first 12 incoming checks are free each year.
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15 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hey Aileen,I'm considering First Savings Bank as a 1st lien HELOC, I didn't find much information/reviews.
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12 February 2025 | 23 replies
Have you reviewed the credit scores or do you know roughly what the loan to value will be after the cash out?
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11 February 2025 | 20 replies
Hi Aaron - check out our lender page here on BiggerPockets - you can see info and a long track record of strong reviews: https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/page/49Also, sharing links to the 10-Part Article Series we published here on BP on everything you need to know about DSCR Loans - we are fully committed to transparency and providing info/guidance to the BP investor community!
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11 February 2025 | 20 replies
Many borrowers file this form as an exclusion to their US federal taxes as they may have been taxed by the country where they are earning the income.Required Documentation for Foreign IncomeWhen it comes to processing foreign income for a loan, documents required may include:» Most recent personal tax returns» History of receipt» Proof of continuance of foreign income earnings» Conversion of the income from the foreign currency to US dollarsThese documents must be translated or completed in English so that a loan reviewer can properly evaluate the information provided.Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac GuidelinesIncome from Foreign SourceIncome from foreign sources must be reported on the borrower’s most recent U.S. individual federal income tax returns.
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12 January 2025 | 28 replies
I have been able to review or been told of several audits (from other REI tax colleagues) related to cost segs in the last year or so- and of those none of DIY cost segs were allowed under audit.
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11 January 2025 | 15 replies
You can also search Google and read reviews.
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10 February 2025 | 120 replies
You will not get full honest reviews publically on any program.