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Lending and Mortgages to Finance Real Estate

With the vast majority of real estate transactions involving some type of financing, it's important for the real estate agent and broker to thoroughly understand lending and mortgages.
Get Your Buyer Into a Home with No Money Down - And Maybe No Money At All!
If you practice real estate in a rural area, take a look at the USDA program that can get your buyer into a home with no down payment, and sometimes even no money out of pocket.
Get Your Buyer Into a Home with No Money Down - And Maybe No Money At All!
If you practice real estate in a rural area, take a look at the USDA program that can get your buyer into a home with no down payment, and sometimes even no money out of pocket.
Higher Loan Limits for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Areas Designated "High Cost"
Certain areas of the country have been designated as "high cost" areas for real estate prices and special mortgage loan limits have been set higher by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac for these areas.
When and How to Use a Blanket Real Estate Mortgage
In certain situations, blanket real estate mortgages can be a viable financing tool. When the right conditions are present, and the buyers and sellers all understand their options, lenders can make beneficial blanket mortgage loans. Learn the criteria and the pros and cons.
Reasons to Consider a Blanket Real Estate Mortgage
Why use a blanket real estate mortgage? There are many reasons. Learn why they are used frequently in the commercial real estate market.
Why Choose a Blanket Real Estate Mortgage as a Buyer?
There are many legitimate reasons for using a blanket mortgage to purchase real estate. Buyers may be able to secure better terms with more security, and there are other reasons.
Disadvantages of Blanket Real Estate Mortgages for Buyers
Blanket real estate mortgages have advantages for buyers in certain situations. Learn when they're not a good idea for a buyer.
Blanket Real Estate Mortgage
A blanket real estate mortgage is a mortgage on multiple properties.
Explaining Fixed Rate & Adjustable Rate Mortgages to Your Client
When working with your real estate buyer clients, you'll be referring them to a qualified mortgage professional. However, your ability to explain basic mortgage types such as fixed and adjustable rate will help them to consider their affordability options early in the process.
Overview of the Real Estate Mortgage Process for Real Estate Agents
The mortgage loan process is a complex process and is very rarely without glitches. Determine how much your client can borrow. Pre-qualify your client-borrower for a loan. Complete the loan application process. Get the loan funded.
Loan to Value (LTV) Ratio from the Real Estate Lender's Perspective
When providing a mortgage, a lender looks at many factors. One of these is the LTV ratio of the deal. While a home buyer getting a mortgage on his own personal home might be able to easily get a mortgage at an LTV of 85%, a real estate investor may not have the same luck. The risk involved and the lender's ability to get their investment out in case of foreclosure are determining factors in the LTV that will be allowed.
Real Estate Mortgage Types and Borrower Profiles
Not only are people all different, their professions and financial situations are different also. Real estate purchase borrowers are grouped by lenders into profiles. The profile will determine the types of mortgages the lender will offer and the terms.
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