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Schadrac Mertis
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looking for a lender for second rental in the alabama area?

Schadrac Mertis
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Posted Aug 27 2022, 15:42

Hi, 

I just closed on my first rental in Montgomery, AL looking to purchase another one. Is it possible to find a lender that would offer 10 percent instead of 20-25 percent down for investors?

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Replied Aug 27 2022, 17:25

Schadrac,

Investment rentals require a minimum of 15% down for a SFR single family rental. Do you own a primary you could use to do a cash out refinance to get the other needed cash?

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Schadrac Mertis
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Replied Aug 28 2022, 16:31
Quote from @Jason Wray:

Schadrac,

Investment rentals require a minimum of 15% down for a SFR single family rental. Do you own a primary you could use to do a cash out refinance to get the other needed cash?


I do own a primary. Are you aware of a lender that gives loans to investors at 15 percent?

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Replied Aug 29 2022, 08:35

@Schadrac Mertis there are plenty of lenders that do 10% down on second home loans that can also be used as an investment, with a conventional loan. Keep searching, you'll find them.

There are also 15% down investment loan options as well. 

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Replied Aug 29 2022, 08:41
Quote from @Schadrac Mertis:
Quote from @Jason Wray:

Schadrac,

Investment rentals require a minimum of 15% down for a SFR single family rental. Do you own a primary you could use to do a cash out refinance to get the other needed cash?


I do own a primary. Are you aware of a lender that gives loans to investors at 15 percent?


 We do 15% down all the time. It does have to be a single family property not a 2-4 unit. AS you might expect the rate will be higher but it can be done. 

https://singlefamily.fanniemae...

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Replied Aug 29 2022, 14:39

@Schadrac Mertis- down payment of 15% for SFR rental is possible ...likely no 10% down opitions - let me know if you would like a referal to a colleague that can assist

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Schadrac Mertis
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Replied Aug 29 2022, 19:42
Quote from @Raymond J. Rodrigues:

@Schadrac Mertis there are plenty of lenders that do 10% down on second home loans that can also be used as an investment, with a conventional loan. Keep searching, you'll find them.

There are also 15% down investment loan options as well. 


 thank you will look into that 

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Schadrac Mertis
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Replied Aug 29 2022, 19:42
Quote from @Dave Skow:

@Schadrac Mertis- down payment of 15% for SFR rental is possible ...likely no 10% down opitions - let me know if you would like a referal to a colleague that can assist


 sure send it to my inbox. thx

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Replied Aug 29 2022, 19:46

Great - what state are you buying in ?

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Schadrac Mertis
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Replied Aug 30 2022, 07:56

@Dave Skow

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