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Straight explanations of how loans actually work, written by the licensed officers who close them.
Investment Property
DSCR Loans: Financing Investment Property on the Rent, Not Your Income
You own four rentals. Every one is occupied, every one covers its payment with room left over, and the portfolio looks healthy…
Self-Employed
Bank Statement Loans: How Self-Employed Borrowers Qualify
If you work for yourself, you have probably had some version of this conversation. The business is doing fine. You know what your…
General
Mortgage Broker vs Retail Lender: What Actually Changes for You
Most borrowers start a mortgage without realizing there are two different kinds of companies competing for the loan, and the…
HELOC
HELOC vs Cash-Out Refinance: Which One Actually Fits?
You have equity in your house and you want some of it in cash. Two products come up almost immediately, and they work very…
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