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16 October 2024 | 7 replies
Do some banks or credit unions let you refinance at 90% LTV?
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16 October 2024 | 1 reply
They have credit scores of 760 and 670 and just moved to the US two years ago.
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17 October 2024 | 7 replies
Build a strong financial foundation by aiming for a credit score of 700+ and saving for down payments, closing costs, and an emergency fund.
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17 October 2024 | 4 replies
What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?
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20 October 2024 | 17 replies
Portfolio lenders or credit unions may offer flexible refinancing options, while creative financing can improve cash flow.
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15 October 2024 | 2 replies
I am in the process of settlement on my 1st property in 1 week. i have a 5% down conv loan thru a credit union bank. this a duplex and is a row house. i plan to live in one unit and rent out the other. the seller is also selling the duplex property next to it.
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17 October 2024 | 4 replies
What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?
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15 October 2024 | 10 replies
Seems pretty standard, VA isn't as tied to credit scores as conventional would be.
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15 October 2024 | 4 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
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15 October 2024 | 5 replies
Has anyone ever done a partial replacement to copper with dielectric union and given anyone issues over a few years?