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All Forum Posts by: Brandon Croucier

Brandon Croucier has started 2 posts and replied 626 times.

Post: Ensuring Flexibility While Protecting Private Lender Interests

Brandon Croucier
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  • Lender
  • Nashville, TN
  • Posts 687
  • Votes 279
Quote from @Karen Smith:
Quote from @Brandon Croucier:

Close fast, stay in comfortable LTV positions is the name of the game.

Absolutely, staying in a strong LTV position is crucial for minimizing risk, especially when moving quickly on deals. How do you typically evaluate LTV ratios when deciding on funding, and do you have a specific comfort zone in terms of percentage or property type that you prefer to stay within?

 It really depends on the scenario.

If someone is in deep waters, BK, foreclosure, terrible credit, etc.

You don't want to be above 60% LTV as that borrower has an incredible risk of default.

***You'd want to make it worthwhile to foreclose and also be safe***

If someone is an A Paper borrower just needing to close fast, some of my investors will go 75 LTV.

You can also always feel more comfortable on a purchase rather than a refi, as people are bringing skin into the game, not trying to exit.

Post: Help! My Rentals are keeping me from getting a personal home loan

Brandon Croucier
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  • Lender
  • Nashville, TN
  • Posts 687
  • Votes 279

You've gotta work with someone who understand the investor route, a broker, who knows who can actually get the loan done is your best bet!

If its not on your credit report, it shouldn't be calculated; I would use a bank statement loan to avoid your tax returns being requested at all.

Best of luck!

Post: Your advice on a lending company with great terms.

Brandon Croucier
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  • Lender
  • Nashville, TN
  • Posts 687
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Theres plenty of good lenders around here who will try and earn your business.

What are the purchase prices of the duplex's?

Post: Secure online application portal?

Brandon Croucier
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  • Nashville, TN
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  • Votes 279

Zillow is by far the easiest application process 

Post: Can I refinance my HELOAN

Brandon Croucier
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  • Lender
  • Nashville, TN
  • Posts 687
  • Votes 279
Quote from @David Yee:
Quote from @Brandon Croucier:

Absolutely!

You can refinance your HELOAN.


Thank you Brandon. What factors do you think I should consider to determine if it makes sense? Fees, closing costs, etc. thank you!

 If you can have a net positive within 24 months, probably worth doing.

Post: Can I refinance my HELOAN

Brandon Croucier
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  • Lender
  • Nashville, TN
  • Posts 687
  • Votes 279

Absolutely!

You can refinance your HELOAN.


Post: Looking for construction loan from local lenders

Brandon Croucier
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  • Nashville, TN
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What’s the current value?

Current note?

Cost to rehab?


ARV?

Post: Is it worth paying a premium for favorable terms?

Brandon Croucier
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  • Lender
  • Nashville, TN
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  • Votes 279

I wouldn’t pay 20 points for a 2% rate.

Post: Section 8 Tenant is painting our house without approval and refusing to pay full rent

Brandon Croucier
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  • Lender
  • Nashville, TN
  • Posts 687
  • Votes 279

Sounds like they should return the paint and pay their rent.

Evict them, if they don't respect you or your property, this is just the beginning.

Post: Starting out in central Florida

Brandon Croucier
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  • Lender
  • Nashville, TN
  • Posts 687
  • Votes 279

It all comes down to action Emmanuel. Just like anything in life.

Once you have made the decision, this is what you want to do.

You need to have tunnel vision on your goal.

If your saving up for a down payment, work an extra job, side hustle, reduce expenses, whatever.

Finding cash flowing properties is not hard to come by, your first property does not need to be perfect or give you the absolute best return; you need to acquire it as soon as possible to start the compounding effect.

Hope that helps :) Lets get to work