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14 May 2014 | 3 replies
We are hoping to borrow around $160,000 so that we can make more improvements on the home, (such as adding an attic and screening in the patio.
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14 May 2014 | 1 reply
We are hoping to borrow around $160,000 so that we can make more improvements on the home, (such as adding an attic and screening in the patio.
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20 May 2014 | 11 replies
You must document borrower ability to repay.
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21 May 2014 | 10 replies
You'll want to get an authorization to release info and a power of attorney from the seller/borrower so you can manage payments and payoff to the lender.
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26 January 2018 | 79 replies
This forces the borrower into negative situation which might be viewed as forcing foreclosure onto a borrower.
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19 May 2014 | 8 replies
For rehab funds I presented an offer to some family members to borrow 15k at terms which will all be paid in full at settlement.
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23 May 2014 | 26 replies
Especially out of state.Although the income of the property is key they do look at the borrowers net worth and liquidity as well.
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19 May 2014 | 20 replies
The issue, as @Eric Michaels says, is that you are trying to borrow 100% of the project and then some.
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20 May 2014 | 5 replies
If you are going to buy an existing note (i.e. stepping into the shoes of a prior lender) you'll have to research the property, the borrower, the HML, and the associated documents.