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Haley Elisabeth Sell our current business to start full-time flipping?
28 October 2024 | 30 replies
If the house takes longer to sell, we aren't losing money every month on interest payments and can hold for the right sell price.Cons:We lose our regular stable monthly income and have to rebuild again (we have done this before - this would be our 2nd "bootstrap, build, sell" business)We lose our 5 year history when it comes to conventional mortgages and moving into a new home for our own family in the next 2-4 yearsThoughts / recommendations?
Brian Scott Fannie Mae 5% down loan program for MF home purchase
25 October 2024 | 1 reply
I know some regular conventional investment property loan programs have certain rules about this but does Fannie Mae?
Archie Barrett How lenders typically calculate DTI
24 October 2024 | 16 replies
@Archie BarrettJust wanted to say that there are MANY reasons to consider a DSCR loan vs a conventional loan, not ONLY if you do not qualify for a conventional loan due to DTI.Possible DSCR Benefits:Can do cash out refi prior to 1 year seasoning of the mortgageCan do cash out refi with no seasoning of ownership (with some lenders)Can do a loan with much less paperwork (this comes more into play every time you add a property)Can close on a DSCR loan directly in your LLCCan have your DSCR loan not report on credit (depending on the lender)DSCR loans can be cheaper than conventional loans for many credit scores and down payments.
Brian Scott PMI cancelation question
24 October 2024 | 12 replies
The chart you are referencing above is for a conventional loan, not FHA.Your only option would be to refi into a conventional loan to not have MIP on the new loan. 
Cory M. New Out of Area Investor
24 October 2024 | 16 replies
Conventional versus non-qm products have similar pricing, but restrictions on DTI and capped number of properties will limit how far one can go using conventional.
Tanner Johnson DSCR "Rural" lending
24 October 2024 | 32 replies
Conventional lending is not really an option as I am a college student and dont have much W-2 income at this time.
Sam Chan Investment property refinance
24 October 2024 | 20 replies
There is no seasoning requirement to refinance a conventional loan.
Kenny Smith Evergreen house hack!
25 October 2024 | 1 reply
Conventional, down payment assistance.
Tekoa Glover DSCR Not so Simple
23 October 2024 | 4 replies
It has to be just as nerve wrecking as conventional.
Jay Hinrichs latest Mortgage scam BROKERS beware. HM Brokers take note
24 October 2024 | 10 replies
Just like conventional brokers or lenders.