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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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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
It has been a very poor investment decision.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
Another possibility could be a home equity line of credit (HELOC), if you have sufficient equity in another propertyGood luck with your project!
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Bank Credit Line How did you add value to the deal?
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13 February 2025 | 15 replies
Real estate has so many tax benefits and credits available, that I always tell people it's crucial to have a CPA that's extremely knowledgeable in this area.
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
It gives you the flexibility kind of like a credit card that allows you to borrow a certain limit and withdraw funds as needed.
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7 January 2025 | 8 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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20 January 2025 | 62 replies
Appraisals came back awesome my credit score came back 720.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
One rental(two units) just finishing renovations and spent 15-20k of my own money so saving will be easier soon instead of loading my credit card then paying it all off every month.
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22 January 2025 | 5 replies
One of the key challenges I’m facing is understanding the financing options available to someone without Canadian residency or a local credit history.From my research, it seems that a 35% down payment is often required, with interest rates around 7.5-8.5% for non-residents.