We were quoted 4.75 apr for a 15 year mortgage. The lender said rates have been going up.  This is confusing because the fed has been lowering rates.  -4.75 is well above the average 3.02 posted on other sites that ag...

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Long time reader, second-time poster (I think)I’m under contract on a small multifamily (6 units) and am comparing loan options. For background, this is a stable, performing property with a plan to buy and hold for as...

Hey All,I think I am just posting this to vent, but any and all feedback is appreciated. So I am within a few days of closing on a house. Two months ago when I was shopping for loans I received fee lists from the lend...

First time home buyer. I have excellent credit score, small down payment (under $10k), DTI is at 8% - there's a teacher loan available at my credit union: no down payment required or PMI and it's 103% financing. Loan ...

I am quickly narrowing my focus for a second vacation rental in the Asheville, NC area and would love to find a lender. I have identified one so far but would love more suggestions to compare rates. Thank you!

Hello fellow investors,
I have >500k commercial loans with a local commercial bank, on 7 different properties (single family houses) upstate NY, from 7.25% to 8.75% on 10 years fixed rates. I feel the rates are ve...

Question about the appraised value of larger multi-family properties...Is the appraised value based on the NOI of the current rent (or appraiser's estimate of rent)?  If so, how would an appraiser get all data (expens...

Hi BP,I've heard of people challenging their appraisals on the BP podcast so I am assuming that is a semi common thing. My situation is that I am a realtor helping my girlfriend buy her first property/investment. The ...

I am planning on purchasing my first rental property within the next year. I am currently in contact with a potential broker who let me know what he can do for me. He seems very knowledgeable and was introduced to me ...