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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Unlike banks, which offer limited loan options, brokers have access to a wide network of lenders, including niche and non-traditional financing sources.Here’s what they do:Assess your financial situation to determine your borrowing power.Compare multiple loan products to find the most favorable terms.Negotiate rates and terms with lenders on your behalf.Guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet all requirements.Example: Suppose you have a lower credit score or unconventional income sources.
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10 February 2025 | 62 replies
Live in one side for a year to meet your residence requirement for the loan.3.
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18 January 2025 | 18 replies
That’s why I try so hard to explain to people I meet every day the benefits.
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12 February 2025 | 29 replies
While some lenders may offer it, these scenarios often require near-perfect alignment of high DSCR ratios (1.2x+), excellent credit, and property cash flow projections that are difficult to meet with this leverage.
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13 January 2025 | 45 replies
That's a great place to start, we have over 1000 local members and hold about 20 meet ups a month.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Because I meet at the property and asked if he had any questions I caught it.
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
The deal can make sense even if it doesn't meet some arbitrary "rule"
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17 January 2025 | 9 replies
Meet with financial advisers/wealth managers and see what other options other than real estate there are and how to best allocate / diversify. ie have you maxed out your TFSA?
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3 February 2025 | 11 replies
Nothing wrong with negative cash flowing properties provided it meets your investment goals.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
We're going to start attending local meet-ups again and stay active.