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All Forum Posts by: Kristen L Garner

Kristen L Garner has started 9 posts and replied 420 times.

Post: suggestion for lenders to an LLC

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 451
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Hi Sunayna, I invest in Indiana but lend for a lot of borrowers in Ohio.  Like @Torrell Palmason mentioned - going the Non-QM route is the easiest way to vest in an LLC or corporation (either during a purchase or a refi). There are multiple products under the Non-QM umbrella, all with their own pros and cons. I'd be happy to help you compare the options if you PM me. Best of luck! -Kristen

Post: No Doc Mortgage Companies? Any Good Suggestions?

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 451
  • Votes 287

I offer these in Oregon! @Jesse McNamara 

Post: Section 8 housing - opinions please

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
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I have a 2 section 8 units in Indianapolis and have had a good experience. (Full disclosure: I have a property manager that specializes in section 8.)  The inspections used to freak me out.  But most line items on the list are easy to fix and my PM hires contractors who know what the inspectors are looking for. For me, bringing on my PM was key.  

Post: Mortgage Broker has me worried

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
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Your income shouldn't matter for DSCR. They shouldn't even ask for taxes, paystubs, etc. Maybe they are referring to reserves? Usually for DSCR you need show 6 months of reserves (meaning 6 months of principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and HOA for subject property) in any combination of bank accounts, stock accounts, retirement accounts, etc.

Also, you can typically buy down the 3 year pre payment penalty to 2 year or 1 year.  You could ask them how many points that would cost if that is important to your investing strategy. Most programs charge about .5 - .75 points for the 2 year option and 1 - 1.25 point for the 1 year option. 

Post: No Doc Mortgage Companies? Any Good Suggestions?

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 451
  • Votes 287

I can lend on manufactured homes deeded to the land, but not through DSCR. @William Stewart If you are still interested feel free to PM with some further details so I can find a fit for your scenario. 

Post: No Doc Mortgage Companies? Any Good Suggestions?

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 451
  • Votes 287

Hi Brian, 

I utilize some products that are very low-doc, but not zero-doc.  They require: drivers license, a bank statement showing proof of funds for the purchase, copy or mortgage / insurance for any properties you do own.  These options do not verify income, require tax docs, etc. Happy to chat more if you want to PM 

-Kristen

Post: No Doc Mortgage Companies? Any Good Suggestions?

Kristen L Garner
Posted
  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 451
  • Votes 287

Hi Brian, 

I utilize some products that are very low-doc, but not zero-doc.  They require: drivers license, a bank statement showing proof of funds for the purchase, copy or mortgage / insurance for any properties you do own.  These options do not verify income, require tax docs, etc. Happy to chat more if you want to PM 

-Kristen

Post: First time investor looking for general advice

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 451
  • Votes 287

Hey Arturo! I personally invest in Indiana. To know if you rate is good or not I would need some more info like approx credit score.  But it looks within range with current rates I am seeing.  Always happy to run numbers for my fellow investors if you want to PM.  Best of luck and congrats in advance on your first acquisition. -Kristen 

Post: Advice for getting started as an MLO

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 451
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I second what @Joel Allen recommended. The Loan Officer Podcast is excellent!

Post: Advice for getting started as an MLO

Kristen L Garner
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  • Lender
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 451
  • Votes 287

Hey Ryan! I'm an MLO - happy to connect if you want to PM me.  I use Learn Mortgage for all of my certifications and continuing education.