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All Forum Posts by: Melvin List

Melvin List has started 11 posts and replied 1083 times.

Post: Appraisal issue, refinancing

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  • Tampa, FL
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@Robert Szigeti Is the room a different level than the rest of the  house?

Post: Florida LLC owned by a foreigner financing for rentals

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  • Lender
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 1,155
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@Skorri Rafn Rafnsson I broker might be your best best.   Make sure they are approved with my different lenders as your scenario gets a little harder with every purchase. 

Post: Does owner finance affect conventional lending options?

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  • Lender
  • Tampa, FL
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Yes the lender will pull an name and deed search and they will find your Owner Financed Property.

Post: Lender Recommendations Second Home

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  • Lender
  • Tampa, FL
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You should be able to find a 10% second home loan but if you plan on renting it is an investment property.

Post: Does an investor need to put 20-25% down?

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  • Tampa, FL
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20% is the normal down payment for an investment loan.  The pricing is much better if you put down 25%.

Post: How to buy property from father

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  • Tampa, FL
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@Pablo Espin  What kind of condition is the property in? Have you looked into being a non occupant co borrower?

Post: 10% down second home mortgage in MN?

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  • Tampa, FL
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@Jeremy Dockendorf I would reach out to a broker in your area.  10% second home purchases is an pretty standard product.

Post: Hard or PMLs in Florida - Recommendations

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  • Tampa, FL
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@Tori Applegate There are private lenders that may help with your scenario.

Post: LENDERS & MORTGAGE BROKERS

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  • Tampa, FL
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@Lashanda Gray Yes typically 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab

Post: Lender misspoke, says it can't be corrected.

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  • Tampa, FL
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@Kenneth Gore yes the lender should be able to do a change of circumstance and structure the deal as a seller credit versus a price reduction