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All Forum Posts by: Stephanie P.

Stephanie P. has started 186 posts and replied 4623 times.

Post: DSCR Loans pros and cons

Stephanie P.
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Quote from @Gp G.:

Hi,
Anyone tried DSCR loans? What are pros and cons of DSCR loans? Any good lender around the Atlanta area.
Thanks,


DSCR is good if you can't qualify for conventional. The pricing is higher, but they close.

Watch the prepayment penalties if you plan on selling anytime soon  

Also, understand that your total payment, principle, taxes, interest and insurance AND homeowner's association dues get put up against the rent for qualification.  You can go to 1.0% meaning your payment and rents can be the same, but you get a more diverse crowd of lenders at 1.2. Also, use a broker so you're not stuck using one lender's products.

Welcome to BP

Stephanie

Post: Recommendations needed for high LTV cash out refi on rental in Pottstown

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Quote from @Nick G.:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a lender that would do a high LTV cash out refi on a rental in Pottstown PA?

Thanks!





Pottstown is going to be a tricky one. The population isn't really enough to call it suburban and the proximity to Allentown could be an issue. I'd see if you have any comps in the area before you submit to a broker/lender. If it's rural, you'll be capped at 65 or 70% loan to value and if you have the comps, the rates you'll see at 80% may blow out the DSCR number.

Hope it works out.

Stephanie

Post: Higher rate with 1% pre-pay penalty vs lower rate with 5% yearly decreasing penalty

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Hey @Juan Lizarazo

Welcome to BP

A couple of things to address here.

You're right to assume that no one has a crystal ball about rates.  I personally think the rates will continue to creep up until inventory increases and inflation subsides.  That could take a couple years.

If it were me, I'd take the lower rate with the longer prepay and if the rates fall, eat a little bit and refinance.  If they don't, you've got your rate.

It's hard to just increase the rents to offset the interest rates.  You could price yourself out of the market.  Maybe you could put more down to reduce the rate?

All the best

Stephanie

Post: 80% LTV Cashout Refi on Rental

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Quote from @Matthew Woller:

Does anybody know if it's possible to cash out refinance at 80% LTV on a rental property?


 Most of the time, the rents don't support the property at 80%

Post: Lender won't let me move the property to my LLC

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Quote from @Daniel Colon:
Quote from @Stephanie P.:
Quote from @Daniel Colon:

Hi!

I just bought my 1st investment property, a brand new home with DR Horton, and used DHI (DR horton lender) for the mortgage, they told me they were going to sell the mortgage and I should wait for that before moving it to the LLC. Now PennyMac, is saying that they won't let me do the change.

I have concerns about tax benefits and liability. I rented to house within 3 weeks and they are paying to the LLC bank account and I am paying the mortgage with the LLC account.

Has anybody dealt with this? Any ideas on how to make this work without having to pay off the mortgage? I'm also looking for a tax lawyer and accountant who can help me with my taxes and this situation.

Thanks


 Just curious.  Did you get an owner occupied loan on this property with the intent of renting it out?

No. Is a conventional loan. 

 Conventional loan means it is backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Fannie and Freddie do owner occupied and investment loans, but they have different guidelines.  

Did you tell the lender you were going to move into the property and then not move in?

Post: Seeking advice in GA - No docs loan process, requirements and lender recommendations!

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Quote from @Taqiyyah Ellis:

Hi BPF, I need advice on this matter.  With the support of a broker,  i started my no docs cash out refi journey  (I'm open to other products) in August early September for my one and only investment property, a SF townhome.  The 1st lender, Velocity, I walked away because the numbers did not work for me and now I'm working with a 2nd lender. The new lender reviewed the appraisal report and noticed a brown spot (indicating a leak) in the laundry room which needs to be addressed before they can move forward. Is this the norm? I definitely need to make additional updates to the property and that's part of the plan.  Additionally I'm refinancing investment property into my company's name. Seeking suggestions and advice please. Thank you! 


I would keep the property in your own name. It makes getting financing easier and cheaper. Most DSCR lenders don't care anymore about whether you have an LLC or not because they're just pass through entities.

Post: HML Requirements for "Skin in the game"

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Quote from @Alfredo Alfaro:

Hello everyone, 

I was wondering if HML "Require" that the 15-20% be "your" funds or if it can be from your partner, if in a partnership, or if it can be from family or a PML. Just asking if the funds strictly have to be your funds and if those funds have to have been in your account for a specified amount of time. I understand that HML should be fairly easy to attain but it seems like some of the requirements that are asked of are somewhat the same as traditional lenders on some of the requirements.

I have funds currently but want to know if alternatives for the 15-20% are available. 


Our HML's want to see that you have the money. They don't really care where you got it from, but they want to see that you have it and that you've had it for 60 days.

Post: are these good terms for dscr

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Quote from @Shawn Krieger:

TBD, LLC

No. of Properties 1

Quote Date 10/20/2023

Property Value $ 549,000

Rental Income $ 8,125

Taxes $ 6,339

Homeowners Insurance $ 1,974

HOA (if applicable) $ 0

The above information was used to calculate your quote

Summary Terms 75% LTV

Loan Amount $ 411,750

Rate 9.750 %

Origination Fee $ 8,235

Buy up/down $ 0

Underwriting and Processing Fee $ 2,585

Prepayment Penalty 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Payment (P&I only) $ 3,538

Payment (PITIA) $ 4,230

Cash Due at Closing $ 166,344

Cash to borrower $ 0

The Interest Rate expressed in this Estimate of Costs is indicative of the interest rate offered by Lender as of the date of the

Estimate. This is for information purposes only an does not constitute a rate lock, and the interest rate is subject to change

based on prevailing interest rates.

Estimate Date: 10/20/2023

Preliminary Estimate of Costs

Rental Loan - Fixed

Estimate Date: 10/20/2023

BORROWER SUMMARY

Borrower TBD, LLC

Estimated Value Of Property $ 549,000

Number of Properties 1

Borrower Credit Score 700

Term and Amortization Period 30 years

Loan Amount

75% LTV

$ 411,750

PAYOFFS AND LOAN COSTS

Purchase Price of Properties $ 549,000

Payoff of Mortgage(s) on Properties $ 0

Origination Fee $ 8,235

Buy Down/Buy Up Not Opted $ 0

Underwriting and Processing Fee $ 2,585

Legal Fee $ 1,500

Broker Fee $ 12,353

Broker Processing Fee N/A

IMPOUNDS & 3RD PARTY TITLE FEES

Estimated 3rd Party Closing Costs (title, reconciliation, etc.) $ 1,500

Estimated 6 Month Tax Impound, Subject to Change $ 3,170

Estimated 6 Month Insurance Impound, Subject to Change $ 987

Interest Reserve Escrow $ 0

Estimated Cash Due From Borrower at Close 1 $ -166,344

RATE

Qualifying Interest Rate 9.750 %

Rate Buy Up/Buy Down 0.000 %

5 Year Prepayment Penalty: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 0.000 %

Initial Fixed Interest Rate 2 9.750 %

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

Monthly Principal & Interest Payment $ 3,538

Monthly Payment of Taxes and Insurance $ 693

Monthly Payment of HOA Dues, paid to HOA $ 0

Total Monthly Payment (PITI) $ 4,230

RENTAL INCOME

Estimated Monthly Rental Income $ 8,125

Rent to Debt Service Ratio 1.92

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Cash to close qgures include an estimation of 3rd party Closing Costs, which will be charged by your selected title company.

2. The Interest Rate expressed in this Estimate of Costs is indicative of the interest rate offered by Lender as of the date of the Estimate. This is for information purposes only,

does not constitute a rate lock, and the Interest Rate is subject to change based on prevailing interest rates.

PAGE 2 OF 3

Preliminary Estimate of Costs

Rental Loan - Fixed

Estimate Date: 10/20/2023

Disclosures and Contingencies

ADDITIONAL CASH REQUIREMENTS

Re-uired Li-uid Reserves $ 12,691

Valuation Fee TBD

INTEREST RESERVE ACCOUNT

So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and no event with the passage of time and/or the giving of notice would constitute a default hereunder

or under any other Loan Documents have occurred. Lender shall credit, the Interest Reserve towards the then due interest, principal, tax, and insurance payment under

the Note.

PREPAYMENT PENALTY

Prepay penalty is 5% in year 1, 4% in year 2, 3% in year 3, 2% in year 4, 1% in year 5. After year 5, there is no prepay penalty.

OPEN PREPAY OPTION

Prepay penalty will be applied to any prepayments of the scheduled principal balance during the prepayment period.

PERSONAL GUARANTY

All loans must be personally guaranteed by all members of the borrowing entity.

PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

This estimate of costs is contingent upon full borrower and property underwriting.

BUSINESS PURPOSE

The Rental30 Loan is for business purpose use only, speciqcally, for real estate investors purchasing, reqnancing, or cashing’out of non’owner occupied, rental


5 points on one deal is high.  20K on 8 deals is not high.

Things that drive rates would be number of units (above 4 is more), location (NY limits your lenders), your credit score and the LTV. You're at 75%, so you're at the top of the tier.

Post: Lender won't let me move the property to my LLC

Stephanie P.
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Quote from @Daniel Colon:

Hi!

I just bought my 1st investment property, a brand new home with DR Horton, and used DHI (DR horton lender) for the mortgage, they told me they were going to sell the mortgage and I should wait for that before moving it to the LLC. Now PennyMac, is saying that they won't let me do the change.

I have concerns about tax benefits and liability. I rented to house within 3 weeks and they are paying to the LLC bank account and I am paying the mortgage with the LLC account.

Has anybody dealt with this? Any ideas on how to make this work without having to pay off the mortgage? I'm also looking for a tax lawyer and accountant who can help me with my taxes and this situation.

Thanks


 Just curious.  Did you get an owner occupied loan on this property with the intent of renting it out?

Post: DSCR Loans in Philadelphia

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Quote from @Jamal Jenkins:

Hello BP Family! I am looking to start my Real Estate journey. Does anyone know of a DSCR Loan program that doesn't require you to own a primary residence, no credit check and no income.

Thanks in advance!

Hey Jamal.
Welcome to BP
If you don't own a primary residence, have no income and your credit it beat up, your priorities are a bit skewed.
Get some W2 income.  Fix whatever credit issues you have, even if it means bankrupting it out and start saving some money.
Then use FHA or conventional financing to get a multi family building you can live in (it is the cheapest money out there).  Once you've got the foundation strong, you'll be on the way to building your empire.  
Probably not what you wanted to hear, but it's true.
Wishing you all the best.
Stephanie