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Hey BP community!Something a lot of homeowners, and even investors, occasionally forget about. PMI...If you put less than 20% down for your home when you bought it, you’re likely paying PMI or private mortgage insura...
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Starting March 20th, new FHA borrowers will be paying 30 bps less in mortgage insurance. The premium right now is at 0.85%. It will now go down to 0.55%This is huge for those that have higher loan amounts. Yes, MI is ...
The Seller is not being asked to bring a separate check to closing to pay the Buyer’s Closing Costs. This is a very common, simple Paper Credit at closing. Keep in mind, if a seller is willing to discount the price e...
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Todays 30 year fixed rate mortgages are an astonishing 7.1% Based off that I am finding a lot of properties that, if at a 3.5% interest rate, would have a great 9% C on C return. Unfortunately at 7.1% I am seeing basi...
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For those who seek private/hard money lending, what is more important to you?Lower Rate/Points vs. Higher Leverage?Let's assume all other terms are the same. Which do you prefer and provide a little explanation of why...
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I have 3 rental properties in MA, and i just got them stabilized. They are now cash flowing well, and i have really low fixed rates. My question is should i take out equity for more, or should i buy more slower with t...
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Sorry for multiple posts today but I am sitting at some major decisions this week. I am under contract to buy a 5-acre land in Georgetown, Tx. The land is located about 2 miles from a major freeway but on a county roa...
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Hi every one,
I have learned a lot from reading through other people posts but it couldn’t apply those recommendation to my own situation. Long story short, we are a family of two ( mid 40th) with the cash flow of a...
Hi all, I am in the process of closing the property. Appraisal value comes out lower than the purchase price and lender is only willing to go 75% of the appraisal value. Is there anything that I can do?
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Hey All, I'm trying to get some feedback on a financing question. I will be seeking financing for a $150k loan as an investor with a standard lending institution. I can either do a 20% down payment and obtain a 4.62...