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6 September 2018 | 3 replies
Bank may want to take for less, IRS lien needs to be paid off not sure about interest part.
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21 September 2018 | 22 replies
Many local, community banks and credit unions don't care about seasoning.
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6 September 2018 | 4 replies
@Katherine Linza Yes, as Michele mentioned, typically banks will use the lower of the appraisal OR purchase price.
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6 September 2018 | 2 replies
The House is in an estate and want to do a cash transaction to avoid the bank hoops, not that there would be many but they don't want to come out of pocket for b.s. repairs.
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17 September 2018 | 14 replies
Zillow estimate = $250kRents = ~1200 per unit = 2400Owner owes bank about $150k - Can i negotiate with the bank?
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8 September 2018 | 2 replies
You hear about people who get started in RE/business without money of their own, a bank, etc.
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7 September 2018 | 4 replies
You end up waiting awhile (around 6 months) for the bank to approve the sale.
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7 September 2018 | 6 replies
Bob - you might contact the smaller to mid size local banks in your area as they might be able to work with your scenario …..do you have a primary residence ?
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8 September 2018 | 10 replies
Second, we are currently using bank loans to buy so we can build a track record before jumping into hard money or private lending- so no cash.
18 September 2018 | 9 replies
I found the HELOC looks like the best option because refinancing away from a low interest rate adds to how much you pay the bank when you refinance.