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20% Down on a 4plex a Myth?? Lenders telling me must be 25%

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Michael Piccolo
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I'm in contract on a 4plex in Alabama. My lender is telling me 25% down is required for mulitfamily. In Brandon's webinar he always talks about 20% down. Is that not an option for a four plex? should I look for a new lender?  Anyone have a different experience with downpayment on four-plex or multifamily?

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Dan B.
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30yr conforming loans are now 25% on all small multi-family (2-4unit) for investment purchases. You might find a local bank to do 20%, or possibly get a commercial loan with 20% down (I wouldn't do that though), but unlikely if you don't have a track record. There was a time not too many years ago that you could get these loans for 20% down.

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Michael Piccolo
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Thanks Dan B. for the quick reply. Sounds like I'm in a good spot then. Appreciate the help!

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