Banks are definitely still involved, from what I'm seeing, even if brokers and borrowers might need to cast a little wider of a net to find one interested.For reference, about 2/3 of the loan quotes in the past 24 hours that've come through the lender matching platform I work for have been from banks.

.: Hello, I'm looking to buy my first multifamily property, I plan on using my Va home loan, I've been doing a lot of research as well. it seems a bit hard to decide what is a good deal and what is not. 

I am currently in the process of weighing out my options when it comes to using my VA loan for the first time.

Yes, it is possible to get a bridge loan with no contingencies and closes in 10 days.

This is due to many factors - the amount of fraud being uncovered along with very high default rates from DSCR loans from 2022 and 2023. 

My bank has launched a portfolio loan that would allow a qualified individual to buy a 2nd home loan with just 5% down, No MI and very attractive rates.

Repair Budget: $45k–$65k to complete construction and finish-outProjected All-In: ≈ $320k or lessProjected ARV: $380k–$425k based on local 3k sf compsExpected Rent Post-Reno: $2,300–$2,600/mo (Hephzibah 5-bed band)Financing Plan100% Disabled Vet → No VA Funding Fee30-yr fixed VA Renovation loan ≈ 6.25% interestRepair escrow to cover MPR items (post-closing completion)Questions for the community1.

B is the best to me because the cashflow is better than A bc purchase price is lower and you can get the same type of high credit score tenant. 

I agree duplexes are inflated and roi isn't the greatest. 4plexes are not that much more and you can use va loan to live there.

It depends on what kind of loans you are trying to qualify for.