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I have been trying to stick with 30 year fixed but I am starting to consider a 7 year ARM What do you guys/gals think?
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Hi, I just spotted a 4-family room which makes sense for me and my credit union is offering a conventional loan mortgage for 5% down. Here are the two options the lender offered to me:
- Option 1: 30-year conventi...
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I want to start pitching the idea to some family and friends to lend money to me at x%, secured by properties that I am buying under value and instantly investing money in to improve.Trying to search the internet for ...
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Hello,I am looking at buying a simplisafe system. I have a Vacant unit that has been broken into twice now over a course of 2 months. And I am fed up with it.I want to install a security system. Of course, the unit do...
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... over 5/1 ARM for investment propertyRight now the 5/1 ARM seems to be 1% below 30 year fixed (lets say 3% and 4% for argument sake)For the first 5 years I am saving a large amount of cash. After 5 years 2 scenario...
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Hi Guys,I am looking at a refinancing on my property in PA area where I am considering a 5/1 arm vs 30 year fixed loan option. I am assuming 5/1 arm is a better option given the interest rates are subject to change wi...
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I am starting to do some cash out refinance deals on several of my rentals.After I hit my 10 mortgage maximum, I found a portfolio lender with 20 year / 5 year ARM loans. The loan process was so much quicker. Now that...
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Dumb question, but when a lender says 7 year fixed w/ 15-30 year amortization, that's just an ARM correct?
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So I have my first rental in sight, I called lenders and both said since it’s a full investment property I have to put down 25%. I was just wondering do I have to put 25% down or can I put down 20%. Putting down 20% w...
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So looks like with bond yields making all time lows, mortgage rates also continue to decline to record lows or very close to those levels. Not sure if its a good sign or bad. But my question is what are the pros and ...