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Brandon Lee Private Money or Traditional Lending?
3 September 2025 | 4 replies
This year got bank mortgages for 4.25%, 4.75%, 4.25% fixed rates. 
Stevan Stojakovic Bank Loans: Which Has Been Easier?
4 September 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Stevan Stojakovic: For those who’ve used both: what’s been smoother in practice, DSCR lending or traditional bank loans tied to income?
Drago Stanimirovic Was It Creative Financing or Banks?
5 September 2025 | 3 replies
On the traditional bank loan side, DTI and reserves became onerous, particularly after the 4th conventional mortgage.  
Carlos Pelegrina second loan extension and I am not finished with the renovation- what are my options?
15 September 2025 | 2 replies
I don’t think a traditional bank will take it on, so I may need a hard money lender or private lender.
Alicia Larkin Business Bank Accounts
10 September 2025 | 4 replies
Do I use one of the online banks?
Arun Maheshwari How to Find Seller financing deals
16 September 2025 | 8 replies
I know many buyers seek it for key advantages over traditional bank loans, including more flexible terms, a faster closing process, and more lenient qualification requirements.
Kevin Forsell How to Choose a Banking Institution?
8 September 2025 | 6 replies
Local banks or credit unions are often better for creative lending, while bigger banks can make transactions and accounting simpler
Carlos Pelegrina second loan extension and I might not finish- what would be my options?
15 September 2025 | 2 replies
I don’t think a traditional bank will take it on, so I may need a hard money lender or private lender.
Drago Stanimirovic Commercial Investors: Do You Prefer Agency or Private Financing?
15 September 2025 | 1 reply
I put most of my multifamily deals in front of Fannie, Freddie, and 6 to 10 traditional banks and credit unions (grab bag mix of local and nationwide), as soon as I have the credit package together, if there's even a remote chance it will qualify.
Shuff Mauldin Land Play w/ Cash Flow
15 September 2025 | 1 reply
I was going to use traditional bank financing but the seller was happy to get 3% on the money.