Mountain America actually has a private loan program for Utah investment properties that is only 10% down. I've now used it twice.
The program requires 10% down, must be a rental, no PMI, and has a very high standard of credit.
Last I did it (Summer 2022), my rate landed in the low 5%. I believe they're almost 8% with that program currently but if it provides an entry point, you should consider it! Contact me if you'd like a lender recommendation.
On top of the MACU loan, you can buy a STR as a second residence which only requires 10% down as well. I personally haven't done this but I have helped clients do it in the past.
Lender · Bristol, TN · Member since 2020 · 21 posts · 16 votes
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@Sundone Boutvyseth Unfortunately, none that I know of. Any time you are not living in the property it is more risky for the lender. This risk is amplified the less money you have attached to the deal. In real terms you would walk away from an investment long before a primary residence and therefore most banks will not allow it for anything less than 10%. The only other option would be to get a coborrower to bring the down payment or get seller financing with a lower down payment.
Lender · Seattle, WA · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 899 votes
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@Sundone Boutvyseth-the lowest Down for a SFR rental property is 15% ...if you are able to locate an option with 10% down - this is likely going to be pricey but if you need to minize the down - it might be worth using
@Sundone Boutvyseth Unfortunately, none that I know of. Any time you are not living in the property it is more risky for the lender. This risk is amplified the less money you have attached to the deal. In real terms you would walk away from an investment long before a primary residence and therefore most banks will not allow it for anything less than 10%. The only other option would be to get a coborrower to bring the down payment or get seller financing with a lower down payment.
@Sundone Boutvyseth-the lowest Down for a SFR rental property is 15% ...if you are able to locate an option with 10% down - this is likely going to be pricey but if you need to minize the down - it might be worth using
Mountain America actually has a private loan program for Utah investment properties that is only 10% down. I've now used it twice.
The program requires 10% down, must be a rental, no PMI, and has a very high standard of credit.
Last I did it (Summer 2022), my rate landed in the low 5%. I believe they're almost 8% with that program currently but if it provides an entry point, you should consider it! Contact me if you'd like a lender recommendation.
On top of the MACU loan, you can buy a STR as a second residence which only requires 10% down as well. I personally haven't done this but I have helped clients do it in the past.
Investor · Member since 2022 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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How do you intend to cash flow with such a low downpayment? I assume rates would tick up for such a low %, too. I also assume you do not have ample cash, so reserves would be even tighter and you'll be bleeding monthly on it cash flow wise.
Similar to what @Brad Jacobson said, your best option might be a secondary residence loan if you want to STR. This requires 10% down and you typically just have to live in the property for 14 days out of the year. Rates are also better with these than with an investment loan.
There are a couple of investment loan programs available that offer 10% down as well with no PMI, but they have slightly higher rates. Based on what my mortgage broker told me a couple of days ago, these rates are in the low 7%'s, whereas the secondary home loan is low 6's. I would be happy to connect you with him if you wanted to inquire further.
I think 10% is as low as you will find for investment property, unless you purchase an SFR with an ADU or mother-in-law and house hack with a primary home loan.
Mountain America actually has a private loan program for Utah investment properties that is only 10% down. I've now used it twice.
The program requires 10% down, must be a rental, no PMI, and has a very high standard of credit.
Last I did it (Summer 2022), my rate landed in the low 5%. I believe they're almost 8% with that program currently but if it provides an entry point, you should consider it! Contact me if you'd like a lender recommendation.
On top of the MACU loan, you can buy a STR as a second residence which only requires 10% down as well. I personally haven't done this but I have helped clients do it in the past.
Hit me up if you're interested!
+1 to this MACU program. It was actually at 5.75% when I last checked on Friday with 0 PMI & 10% down. Really great investment loan program if you can qualify.
Cedar Hills, UT · Member since 2019 · 64 posts · 43 votes
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@Eric Yu, @Brad Jacobson, I bank at MACU, but I use a mortgage broker for most of my loans. Rates have not been very favorable through him lately, as you can imagine. Who do I talk to at MACU about this "private loan program" for investors?
Cedar Hills, UT · Member since 2019 · 64 posts · 43 votes
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@Sundone Boutvyseth I also did a 10% on STR in Florida last year, it's worked out really well, but went through a national lender. Glad to share my experience and information if anyone is interested.
@Sundone Boutvyseth I also did a 10% on STR in Florida last year, it's worked out really well, but went through a national lender. Glad to share my experience and information if anyone is interested.
@Sundone Boutvyseth I also did a 10% on STR in Florida last year, it's worked out really well, but went through a national lender. Glad to share my experience and information if anyone is interested.
@Sundone Boutvyseth I also did a 10% on STR in Florida last year, it's worked out really well, but went through a national lender. Glad to share my experience and information if anyone is interested.
Real Estate Agent · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2020 · 490 posts · 205 votes
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THere is a loan I have seen folks using in the past... not sure if it is still available but it is the MACU90 loan with mountain american credit union and it is a 10% down investment loan. I would do you due diligence but I have seen others use it to purchase non -owner occupied properties.
Looking to buy a single family home and use as a STR on Airbnb. Are there any loans out there that require less than 10% down?
I can lend up to 100% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab costs for experienced investors on 1-4 unit properties. So yes, there are loans out there that require less than 10% down!
Looking to buy a single family home and use as a STR on Airbnb. Are there any loans out there that require less than 10% down?
I have heard of the MACU 10% down loan. I had one client who was going to use it to purchase an STR but decided to wait a few months (he ran into some huge expenses with another rental capex stuff)