Tag: real estate

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CLOSING COST BREAKDOWN

  Here are the typical closing costs involved in getting a loan and a quick explanation of each cost: Underwriting/Administration Fee the fee charged by the lender to underwrite the loan. Appraisal fee – lenders require a third party valuation of the property by a licensed appraiser. Credit report fee – the fee charged by...

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ARE YOU BEING CHARGED AN ORIGINATION FEE OR POINTS ON A LOAN?

You may hear people talking about “points” or charging a “point” on a loan; what does this mean? A point typically represents the origination fee charged by the lender to originate the loan; One point is 1% of the loan amount. Example: If you are applying for a $200,000 loan, a point would be $2,000,...

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WE BROKER BOTH COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT LOANS

We can broker residential or commercial loans on investment properties. If you are buying a 1-4 unit home, you would apply for a residential loan. If you are applying for a 5+ unit property, you would apply for a commercial loan. If you are applying for a residential investment property, plan on making a minimum...

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CREDIT BUREAUS AND CREDIT CARD BALANCES

Credit bureaus look at your credit card balances and history to determine how you manage your discretionary spending. The credit bureaus do not know your spending habits, but by reviewing credit card balances, they make conclusions regarding your ability to manage credit which will affect your credit score. If the cards are “maxed out”, or...

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A MAJOR FACTOR CONSIDERED BY LENDERS

When underwriting a loan lenders look at the debt-to-income ratio for a comparison of monthly debts to monthly income, this is a major factor lenders consider. Lenders like to see the ratio at or below 43%, but loans have been approved up to 50%. Example: Let’s say you are salaried and gross $4,000 per month;...

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HOW MANY APPROVALS TAKE PLACE WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A LOAN?

Two approvals take place when you apply for a loan.  Lenders review both your credit and income, and the collateral.  The collateral must be sufficient for the loan to be approved.  What if the collateral is a condominium? When the collateral is a condominium, there is increased scrutiny by the lender. This is due to...

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WHAT DOES THE CLOSING DISCLOSURE CONTAIN?

The CD also contains the loan amount, interest rate, monthly payment, and amount due at closing. The Closing Disclosure (“CD”) is the latest version of the costs and prepaid expenses on the loan. The numbers on the CD are intended to be the final figures for closing. The CD must be acknowledged (typically by email)...

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PROPERTY VALUATIONS CAN BE MISLEADING

An appraisal is typically required when applying for a mortgage. Many people will look to the price per square foot when valuing a home, however, this valuation could be misleading. If you are purchasing a home, the lender will base the loan amount off of the lesser of the sales price or the appraised value....