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19 November 2024 | 2 replies
Looking at pure spreadsheet math and common convention; if you pay down your mortgage you are effectively making that interest rate on your money.
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18 November 2024 | 14 replies
Here in SoCal I am very high on Chula Vista, Bonita and SDSU in general especially with the conventional center under construction.
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19 November 2024 | 6 replies
Hello Michelle, In order to qualify for a Heloc you will need to qualify just like you would when applying for a regular conventional loan.
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17 November 2024 | 6 replies
A refinance later will have extra costs if you maintain FHA, but be cheaper on closing costs converting to conventional later, but conventional loans usually have higher rates.
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18 November 2024 | 4 replies
Start working on your credit score and research financing options, including FHA or conventional loans.
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21 November 2024 | 6 replies
Otherwise, all of the comments I read when I did spot checks seemed appropriate even if they're not conventional suggestions.
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19 November 2024 | 5 replies
A SDIRA cannot be a down payment on a conventional/FHA/VA type of loan.
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18 November 2024 | 16 replies
Hey @Philip Jones.First, most lenders do NOT require property management to do a DSCR loan or conventional loan.
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10 November 2024 | 4 replies
I'm considering refinancing my current VA loan, which has a 5.6% interest rate and a monthly payment of $3,200, into a conventional loan.
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14 November 2024 | 11 replies
Conventional, UWM Rate: 8.00%Lender Credit: $62030 Years Fixed You have to consider that a conventional loan does not have a Prepayment Penalty.