Many of you who are reading this may have experienced first hand
what it’s like in the current bank lending environment to get a loan. In
some cases, bank underwriting criteria is downright ridiculous and
frustrating. And with the new QM Rule, or ‘Qualified Mortgage’ Rule,
even less potential borrowers will qualify for loans this year. For this
reason, more people will be seeking private money mortgages in 2014.
There are so many stories out there such as this one. A borrower with
perfect credit and good income is declined at the bank after months of
deliberation. In some cases, a lot is at stake in a real estate
transaction including large earnest money deposits, third party fees,
and invested time. Many banks simply aren’t lending on investment
properties, particularly vacant and poorly maintained properties.
Although many people may complain about the higher interest rates
charged by commercial hard money lenders, at least bridge loans are
readily available for financing on under improved properties or in cases
when a bank decline is imminent.
Because banks won’t be lowering their underwriting standards in 2014,
and competition for loans will be higher than ever this year, borrowers
should get a head start on financing options and get lots of them. Visit MagicCityCapital.com for more information.
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