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Ngozi Iwunze Seller financing -lender
4 November 2025 | 8 replies
We use a servicer who is licensed in the state the property is located and we have the borrower pay the servicing fee if they can.  
John Matthew Johnston Closing costs on DSCR Loan?
23 November 2025 | 12 replies
I wouldn't pay more than 1.5 points on this type of loan- we typically are around 1-1.5ptsrest are typical costs  On the broker side, you can price a no point option for the borrower, and receive your commission from the lender.
Paul Merriwether Has anyone heard of Scott Jelinek and his Slow Flip strategy?
14 November 2025 | 41 replies
On commercial non owner occ loans the lender does not have to take the Dil and can foreclose and get a deficiency judgement against the borrower
Drago Stanimirovic Commercial Investors: Are You Finding Construction Financing Tougher Lately?
16 November 2025 | 5 replies
Relationship lenders are the ones who step in to work with the borrower and keep projects moving, whether that means increasing the loan amount, reallocating budget line items, or simply being fair and reasonable during the draw process.
David Paxton International STR Lender's
1 December 2025 | 14 replies
You’ll have to borrow locally if you can.
Brandon Lee Looking for Feedback on Financing Strategies for Fix & Flip Deals
20 November 2025 | 2 replies
LTV varries by product and Lender, property and borrower risk, location, and more.Fix and flips, generally 85% LTC subject to 70% of ARV.
James Jones The BRRRR Math Investors Keep Getting Wrong
21 November 2025 | 3 replies
Cash Back at Refi ≠ ProfitThis one traps beginners.You pull $30,000 out at the refinance, and suddenly you think you “made” $30,000.You didn’t.That’s debt.You borrowed it.The only reason BRRRR works is because:The asset produces cash flow.The long-term tenant pays down the loan.The equity buffer protects you from downside.You’re leveraging debt into a cash-flowing asset.Not printing money.4.
Stuart Udis Tight Hospitality Lending & Landlord Negotiation Leverage
22 November 2025 | 5 replies
We obtained ownership via foreclosure, when the borrower was unable to com-lets the project due to inability to refinance/raise new capital.  
Erik Estrada Brokers, what do you do if a borrower goes retail with the same lender you quoted?
22 October 2025 | 5 replies
You spend several hours of your time working a deal, structuring it and then the borrower goes around you with no consequences.. 
Christopher Brock Opinions on East Tennessee STR market (Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge)
21 November 2025 | 18 replies
Positive cashflow with 80 or 90% borrowed is unrealistic in the beginning years.