Frequently Asked Questions

Credit - Credit Checks and Bureaus

Which credit bureaus do we usually use?
TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian.
How long does the credit check last?
It lasts for 90 days.
Do we do line of credit?
We lend per property and are not able to offer that now.
What is a DSCR?
Debt Service Credit Ratio - 1:1, the income from the property must be 10%higher than monthly expense
What is a DTI?
DTI means debt-to-income. We do not check DTI because we focus on rental income, this is usually done by banks, not by a private lender.
What are your credit repair points?
Credit repair is usually good for 5-30 points. If someone's credit is 100 points below our minimum , then they are not qualified.
How will you be running my credit?
We use Universal Credit to run all three scores. We use the middle score to determine your qualifications.
What is 1031?
A 1031 exchange is a USA tax benefit for real estate. It means a borrower sold a property and needs to buy another one within a very short period of time.
Do we offer Line of Credit Investment?
LOC is an account that lets you borrow money when you need it. We don't cater this type of project.
Do we do a soft or hard credit check?
It is a hard pull on credit.

Property Requirements - Minimum Purchase, Relevant Properties, etc.

Is a vacation rental considered commercial? (Such as a vacation rental home or Airbnb)
It is not a commercial unit. They are called short-term rentals. We don't do Airbnbs as of now.
What is the minimum purchase price? (ex. If a borrower has four properties and per property's purchase price is $26,000, is it applicable under the $100,000 minimum loan amount you offer?) 
The minimum purchase price is $80,000 per unit /property.
What is the minimum purchase price per property in a blanket loan?
A single Family minimum would be $75,000-$80,000. 
Is it okay if there's a farm on a property address? 
Typically no. Ask the client if the property is a farm or if there's a farm on the property. If they say yes, explain that we do not lend on agricultural land.
How many units do we cover for Fix-and-Flip and Rental? 
1-20 units for fix-and-flip and 1-8 units for long term rental. 
What is the difference between a property vs a unit? 
A Property can be a standalone dwelling on a block of land (e.g., a house) or contain smaller dwellings called Units grouped on the same block/property and share common areas like driveways and gardens.

Do we support manufactured/mobile homes?
No, we do not lend on manufactured or mobile homes. 
Is it possible for a borrower to acquire a property that his/her parents/relatives are selling? 
No. We don't permit family transactions. Our investors do not allow it.
What is a warrantable Condo? 
Figuring out whether your condo is warrantable isn't an easy task. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac don't keep a public list of approved projects.

Instead, your lender (or a real estate agent, if you're selling) may have t o order a condo project review to determine whether the property is warrantable.
How would we know if a Condo Unit is warrantable?
To find out if a condo is warrantable, we should send a form to the borrower and they need to have it answered by the Condo Board of the property before reverting the document back to us.
Do we provide loans to flips without any renovation? 
Yes, it would be considered a "Stabilized Bridge Loan." 
Do we cater Value Add Properties? 
Yes we do. It is a fix-and-flip project
Do we accept distressed properties? 
Yes, for the short-term bridge loan. 
What is a Vanilla Box residential? Is this considered the same as modular homes?
No. It is more of a commercial real estate.
Do we do Vanilla Residences? 
Yes on a fix-and-flip program.
Do we finance tenement buildings? 
We don't provide financing to tenement buildings. A tenement is a type of building shared by multiple dwellings, typically with flats or apartments on each floor and with shared entrance stairway access.
Is it possible for a mixed use property to turn into pure residential?
No, we don't do mixed-use conversions.
What is the minimum down payment for Fix and Flip, Rental Purchase, and Refinance?
15% for Fix-and-Flip and 20% for Rental Purchase. A refinance has no minimum down payment because they are not acquiring a new property. 
What is the minimum loan amount in the State of Nebraska?
Minimum loan amount in this market is $150,000.
If a client has zero debt, and they apply for refinance, what do they qualify for?
When a property has zero debt, there cannot be a rate & term refinance, only cash out.
Can we do mixed-used property on fix-and-flip and rental?
We could do mixed-use property on a fix-and-flip program as long as the property is over 50% residential. We don't do mixed-use for rentals. We also don't cater mixed-use buildings in Iowa and Maine.
If a client has zero debt, and they apply for refinance, what do they qualify for?
When a property has zero debt, there cannot be a rate & term refinance, only cash out.
If a client has zero debt, and they apply for refinance, what do they qualify for?
When a property has zero debt, there cannot be a rate & term refinance, only cash out.
If a client has zero debt, and they apply for refinance, what do they qualify for?
When a property has zero debt, there cannot be a rate & term refinance, only cash out.
If a client has zero debt, and they apply for refinance, what do they qualify for?
When a property has zero debt, there cannot be a rate & term refinance, only cash out.

Loan Types, Rates, and Defaulting

Do you do Investment purchase loans? Multifamily purchase loans?
Yes. We do.
Do we do rehabilitation loans?
Yes we can, but we need to make sure the property has enough equity and we are the only lender of the property. We should check the As-is Value and ARV of the property.
What happens if the borrower can't pay the loan? 
Failure to pay will cause the loan to go into default . A mortgage default can cause a borrower to lose their house and damage their credit score.
How many points do we charge?
Origination points starts 2% t o 3%
Should the down payment be on the LLC bank account or on the borrower's personal bank account?
It can be either or as long as we can source the funds.
Do we do Non-Recourse Loan? 
We don't do non-recourse loan. A non-recourse loan is a type of debt that’s secured by collateral, such as an individual's car, house or another typically illiquid asset. By securing a non-recourse loan, the lender won't have the ability to pursue the borrower's other assets if they are unable to repay the full loan amount after the collateral has been sold.

Can our 30 YR loan program cater to mixed-use property?
No, we cannot do 30 year old products in mixed-use or commercial, only residential.
If in case customer applied for a rental loan with us, is it possible to flip the property if he doesn't want to continue holding it as a rental?
Technically yes, but he will have to pay a penalty for selling early. It depends on the properties location and what kind of prepayment penalty we put on the loan. A prepayment penalty is a fee we charge in case the borrower decides to sell or payoff within a certain period of time. Most of the time it is 5 years, sometimes it's 3 years or none at all.
Do we do primary loans?
No, we don't . Primary Loan means the loan provided by the primary lender that is used by the applicant to purchase a personal residence. A primary loan shall provide for a fixed interest rate and equal monthly payments of principal and interest for the term of the loan.
Do we do ITIN loans?
Yes we do for investment not for primary. 
Do we do Conventional Mortgage?
No. We offer private loans not conventional. Conventional is offered by traditional banks and they focus on personal income and tax returns to qualify the borrower.
Do we lend on COOP?
No, we do not.
What does BRRRR strategy mean?
Buy, Rehab, Rent , Refinance, Repeat . Very popular in real estate.
For fix-and-flip, do we do interest reserve if the property is vacant?
The property should be vacant. We don't typically collect reserves but we want to see that they have enough money in their bank account for monthly payments.
Do we buy down the interest rate?
Yes we do, for 30 year terms only. 
Do we do transactional funding?
No, we do not.

Borrower Requirements and Criteria 

Do we require bank statements?
We check bank statements but do not require proof of income or tax returns.
Can we measure experience by the years of being a realtor/broker/ agent?
We check bank statements but do not require proof of income or tax returns.
Where do we base our leverage amount for Fix-and-Flip?
It will depend on the experience of the Borrower, Value of the Property, and Credit Score.
What happens if a contact has a qualified credit score but they have a medical collection?
Medical collections do not affect us. We can even help them to get it removed. 
Do we require W-2 from a borrower?
No we do not. 
Can we work with a 1099 Employee?
Yes, we can work together with a 1099 employee. A 1099 employee is an independent contractor or or other self-employed worker that completes particular jobs or assignments.

Loans for Foreign Nationals

Do we accept foreigners for loan applications?
Yes. We have a loan program for Foreign Nationals
What is the down payment for foreign nationals for rental investment loans?
Down payment is 30%-35%
Can we lend to ITIN borrowers? 
Yes, we can lend to foreign nationals. They must close under an LLC/CORP and guarantee the loan. The property can only be used for investment purposes. 
For foreign nationals, what if they don't have a credit score?
No one can be a guarantor as well, but he has SSN and an American-based LLC. 

We are able to lend to foreign nationals. However, the leverage isn't our standard leverage. You can ask the same questions, minus the credit score part.
Do we accept foreigners for loan applications?
Yes. We have a loan program for Foreign Nationals

Seasoning Period and Penalties 

Do we have a seasoning period for rentals?
If they acquired the property with debt (with a loan), we can refinance them in 3 months. If they bought the property all cash, we can refinance them in 6 months.
What are the prepayment penalties for a fix-and-flip loan and rental loan?
Four months for fix-and-flip loans and for our rental loans, it varies from three t o five years.

Non-Disclosure Agreement and LLCs

Do we sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)? 
Typically we do not, but a loan officer can make the final decision If the client asks for an NDA, we should ask why. Once we get the client's reason, we should inform them that our loan officer will be in touch with them to discuss this matter.
What type of LLC do we cater?
It's just an LLC, there's no type of LLC.

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