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Mortgage Rates at All-Time Lows. So, Why Can't You Get a Loan??
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@Caleb Heimsoth how can it be a great buying opportunity?
Has anyone lowered there asking prices yet ?
have banks started foreclosures on default loans ?
Are borrowers 90 days plus overdue yet and likely not able to catchup to payments as occurred in 2008?
We are in middle of the first inning of a 9 inning game - let’s see what happens in next 6- 9 months - what programs and money actually were delivered!
Are borrowers making timely payments !
Are sellers holding firm !
Are hard money lenders liquidating assets from borrowers who are months behind!
I wouldn’t start buying just yet - there too much uncertainty,, why do you think most Non QM lenders pulled the plug,
If your credit score is under 650 today it will be very hard getting a mortgage . What do you think that pressures places on sellers who just lost 45% of the their buying pool?
I’m on the sidelines cheering for All of US but betting on no one ,, Yet