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Stacy Banks Need my morgage put back on my credit report..
13 December 2024 | 6 replies
If its a conventional conforming loan then I believe they should be reporting your payments.
Tom Pappas Future Housing: An Analysis of Container Home Senior Housing
19 December 2024 | 8 replies
Hello Aaron, There are conventional loans available to owner occupiers for shipping container homes.
Dallas Hoover First property looking to house hack
10 December 2024 | 4 replies
Note that FHA can be a great option at 3.5% down but don't rule out the 5% down conventional option either. 
Rick Soto Conventional with seller paid CC and a 3-2-1 buy down or FHA with a 3.5% down
6 December 2024 | 4 replies
Happy Thanksgiving Rick, Go the conventional route.
Seth Roland Advice on Getting a Lender/Financing
9 December 2024 | 24 replies
What are you considering a "conventional" loan vs. a DSCR loan?  
Tiffany Alfaro Preparing for Real Estate Investment: Savings, Expenses, and Side Work Opportunities
13 December 2024 | 7 replies
Monthly expenses will include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities (if applicable), maintenance, and reserves for repairs.You’ll need at least 3.5% for an FHA loan or 20% for a conventional loan, plus cash reserves.
Matthew Weirath Funding first rental
11 December 2024 | 6 replies
If you don't want to move into the property, I'd say a conventional investment loan or a DSCR loan are your two best options.
Zechariah Troth Questions from a Novice
12 December 2024 | 5 replies
If you are going to get a conventional loan, you must buy the property in your name.
Stuart Bartle Ready to invest in first property rental
18 December 2024 | 24 replies
Unlike Vegas, where tourism can be hit-or-miss depending on conventions or events, Florida’s Panhandle delivers steady demand every season.
Jared Basker Renting vs Selling/Transferring Home to Family Members
10 December 2024 | 3 replies
I've never heard the 25% thing before, but any difference between FMV and sales price would technically be considered a "gift" with potential tax implications for your parents.You can avoid most seller costs as there's no reason to use agents in this case.As an FYI: I always recommend avoiding a FHA loan, if you qualify for a low-down payment conventional loan.