AJ Wong
Ten Real Estate and Economic impacts of the LA Wildfires
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Many likely have coverage for their mortgage balance or from many years ago.
LaTonya Clark
Lender- 40 year loans
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
While less than 10% of the mortgage industry offers 40-year mortgages, here's something to factor in: they often come in with a rate increase of 20-35 bps.Assume 35 bps.$300k mortgage at 7.25% (30-year): $2,046$300k mortgage at 7.6% (40-year): $1,996Technically, it lowers the monthly, but not by much once factoring in the rate adjustment.
Brendan Ferguson
Study Material for Illinois Mortgage Lending License Exam
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
I just completed my 20 hour course for my Illinois Mortgage Lending License and the final step is taking the state exam.
Jonathan Snider
LLPAs for Vacation Home Loans
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
I would buy a deal that at least minimally cashflows (they exist) and then plan to refi in the 18-36 month window.
Jared Haxton
Setting Up and Marketing 4.25% Seller Finance Deal
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
They will pay a higher mortgage payment because they are not trying to cash flow.
Becca Pariser
Who is responsible for back mortgage after paperwork is signed?
10 January 2025 | 3 replies
We are responsible for the mortgage as of January 1 - but it's come to our attention that they stopped paying it back In October 2024.
Julian Zamora
How do I pass the NMLS SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test?
10 January 2025 | 7 replies
I am a licensed realtor based in Atlanta, Georgia, and I am currently working on obtaining my mortgage origination license.
Mike Levene
Most efficient source to pull funds from for a down payment?
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
I don't think enough people consider this aspect.Selling Stock: Selling part of your portfolio could work, but the 15% capital gains tax might make this an expensive choice unless the stock has underperformed or you’re diversifying away from riskier investments.HELOC: Using a HELOC on an existing property is a flexible and relatively low-cost option.
Ryan Kane
Need Advice on Next Steps for my Real Estate Portfolio
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
There are so many variables and some of the biggest misunderstandings come from regional variances on how these variables are handled (mortgages & financing especially).I had thought progressing towards multifamily and then commercial was the obvious path to follow, but one conversation changed it all.
Anirudh Reddy
Who can claim interest paid on a seller finance property?
28 January 2025 | 15 replies
I have a mortgage with Chase for $150k.