Real Estate Agent · Chattanooga, TN · Member since 2020 · 21 posts · 15 votes
I am only a few short weeks away from completing my first BRRR! I am now on the search for a lender to refinance cash out. Some general info
Located in Chattanooga TN
My LLC owns the house outright (paid cash). Not sure if this is helpful to know.
If you know of a great lender that you have had the pleasure of working with, please send them my way or PM me their contact info. I greatly appreciate your help!
Lender · Member since 2022 · 338 posts · 374 votes
3y
Congrats on wrapping up on the rehab for your BRRRR! Chattanooga is a great place for a rental, would love to learn more about your plans moving forward.
Real Estate Consultant · Chattanooga, TN · Member since 2018 · 384 posts · 330 votes
3y
@Gina Shumway Congrats! That's awesome! Are you looking for a commercial loan or a conventional loan? On the commercial side, definitely a local bank. Personally I do mine with FirstBank and TVFCU. That being said, many I know work with and love their own local bankers. @Austin Jameson has great commercial loan products, and I believe no seasoning period. A commercial loan will allow you to continue holding the house in an LLC.
If you're going to do the conventional investment loan route, I like the Gabe Whitmer team at FirstBank. They know investment loans very well.
Also, I would recommend working to get it rented ASAP- if you have a lease, that can be used for the DTI versus the rent schedule on the appraisal. Your lease amount will likely be higher!
Lender · Member since 2022 · 338 posts · 374 votes
3y
Congrats on wrapping up on the rehab for your BRRRR! Chattanooga is a great place for a rental, would love to learn more about your plans moving forward.
@Gina Shumway Congrats! That's awesome! Are you looking for a commercial loan or a conventional loan? On the commercial side, definitely a local bank. Personally I do mine with FirstBank and TVFCU. That being said, many I know work with and love their own local bankers. @Austin Jameson has great commercial loan products, and I believe no seasoning period. A commercial loan will allow you to continue holding the house in an LLC.
If you're going to do the conventional investment loan route, I like the Gabe Whitmer team at FirstBank. They know investment loans very well.
Also, I would recommend working to get it rented ASAP- if you have a lease, that can be used for the DTI versus the rent schedule on the appraisal. Your lease amount will likely be higher!
Hey @Gina Shumway, I sent you a PM so please reach out if you have any questions!
Investor · Florida Panhandle/Illinois · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
3y
@Gina Shumway
I like to use small local banks and credit unions near your rental property. I would definitely get your property rented prior to the refinance. I have used a number of DSCR loans and having the property producing income is a plus. Without a tenant in place then only projected rents are calculated versus actual rents.
Based on how well your rehab went, I was always able to out pace market rent by my actual rent. This increased my DSCR ratio. My goal was always 1.25, but generally I would be in the upper ones and a few times I hit 2.0 or better. This gave me way better terms at the bank.
Lender · Manhattan Beach, CA · Member since 2017 · 423 posts · 268 votes
3y
Hi @Gina Shumway, I'm based in Southern California, but I have started my out-of-state real estate journey in Indianapolis. Now, I have a portfolio of Short Term Rentals and Long Term Rentals.
I've also helped other investors with their DSCR loans and flip projects. Happy to share my experiences and chat with you more if you're interested.