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Andrina Maximin Has anyone used a DSCR Loan, what are your experiences with loan product?
18 September 2024 | 15 replies
Below are some general notes on DSCR loans:* usually used for single family or 2-8 multi family unit properties (fits your scenario)* must be for investment, non owner occupied (if looking for a product for alternative qualifying solutions for owner occupied there are other products)* can close in a personal name or LLC* usually 80% LTV for a purchase (20% down payment) & usually 75-80% LTV for cash out refis* prepayment penalties vary and are optional, but the higher the prepayment penalty, the lower the rate / options typical range from no prepay all the way up to 5 year prepay and structures vary for how those penalties work (3 year is my most popular by far)* appraisal most likely required and paid out of pocket during transaction* can be used for long term, mid term, or short term rental properties * generally 1%+ is the desired DSCR ratio but you get better rates if the ratio is higher (usually rate breaks kick in at 1.15%+ or 1.25%+) and you can still get the loan done if ratio is lower than 1% but the rate will reflect that (DM me if you wand help learning how to calculate the ratio)* the average time to close is 21-30 days* fees vary lender to lender and product to product, but $1595 underwriting plus title fees is pretty standard* 700+ credit is preferred to get max LTV, but plenty of options if credit falls below that* a typical loan minimum is $75k (have limited options for $50k+) and typical loan maximum is $3-4m (have limited options for $4m+)* 3 months reserves usually required, having 6+ months will usually result in better loan terms, 0 reserves can still get the job done if you go with a program that allows you to use the cash flow as reserves* 30 year fixed, IO, and ARMS available
Elsa Hsu Lead certification in Ohio
14 September 2024 | 2 replies
He quickly realize that the solution to the Lead problem was actually to encapsulate the Lead paint with another paint. 
Jenni Utz How DSCR Loans Can Help You Invest in Real Estate
15 September 2024 | 1 reply
Whether you're a new investor or looking to scale your portfolio, qualifying for traditional loans can be a challenge—especially if your personal income doesn’t meet the strict requirements.That’s where Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans come in as a game-changing solution for real estate investors, providing an easier way to finance properties based on the property's cash flow rather than your personal income.What is a DSCR Loan in Real Estate Investing?
Laura Krukowski Own a house outright & need a lender--is there ANYONE that can help?? PLEASE????
15 September 2024 | 14 replies
We can definitely explore options for a mortgage on your $350k property to fund both your current renovation and the purchase of your next investment property.For the new property, we can also consider a separate mortgage to cover its purchase and rehab costs.Regarding the rural location, while it may limit leverage to around 65% of the property's price/value, we can work within these parameters.Given your equity position and experience, I'm confident we can structure a solution that meets your needs.
Davin Pauline CPA or financial advisor for tax advise and which house to pay off sooner
16 September 2024 | 12 replies
I am not a financial advisor and not giving financial advice.Reading through your post, your concern is risk management versus paying down debt, which might be a solution.1.  
Eric Mcginn Third floor fire egress
14 September 2024 | 12 replies
I have a 4 unit, there are some bedrooms on the third floor that don't quite meet egress requirements because it's a 22' drop from the window sill instead of the maximum 20' I've been thinking of solutions and came up with something that I think might just work.
Wai Chan San Diego City virtual inspection
10 September 2024 | 2 replies
He then asked to see the side of the HVAC and read the label for the current rating.
Jason Thompson advice for starting a syndication
16 September 2024 | 40 replies
Also experienced GP’s don’t have the time to “train” someone who is not a long term solution.
Devon Moore Hostaway PMS Software
12 September 2024 | 6 replies
The solution from Hostaway was to wait for the next onboarding call and they would add some extra time, which was not helpful for about a week. 
Eugene Mitchell Escrow won't close
15 September 2024 | 18 replies
I do t what to argue the merits of the importance of title searching for title insurance I get it you love them you want to marry them they saved you money unhappy for you I have my opinion you have yours I'm just saying would you take a step back and you look at the amount of BS that they throw in there with what they're doing and the fact that they do forget who works for who it's crazy that being said I'm just wondering how long this is going to go on for every time the house sells and if you do have some of that doesn't want to sign off as is their right not to want to give off all the information especially in the climate of fraud that you talked about is there a solution