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Single-family home rentals have been the fastest-growing segment of housing over the past decade, according to a RENTCafé report, which examined the housing markets in America’s top 30 cities — presenting an opportunity for brokers offering rental property loans. Since 2006, the number of Americans living in rental properties has soared to nearly 37%, the largest …

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With the economy on the rise and a shortage of new homes, an increase in investment property financing, which includes non-owner-occupied residential investment properties and commercial buildings used for business purposes, is creating new opportunities for mortgage brokers to expand their client base. If you’ve been a mortgage originator for any length of time, you’ve …

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Investment property loans provide financing for non-owner occupied residential 1-4 investment properties, multi-family (apartment) buildings, mixed-use buildings, and commercial buildings used for “business” purposes. Stated simply, if a borrower purchases a property with the intention of earning a return on the investment, either through rent collected from tenants, the future resale of the property or …

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If you’re a mortgage broker, some of your clients may have asked you about investment property loans. And while many experienced residential brokers shy away from investment property loans, they often miss out on an excellent business opportunity. Starting From What You Already Know Most mortgage brokers are familiar with home mortgage loans, including the …

Asset-Based Investment Property Loans for Tough-To-Qualify Borrowers Read More »

First the good news. Sixty-five (65) percent of commercial real estate loans are approved. That’s the good news. Unfortunately, the bad news for commercial real estate investors and brokers is, of course, that 35-percent of commercial real estate loans get rejected for various reasons. So, what are the most common reasons why commercial real estate …

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Offering investment property mortgages provides an excellent opportunity for residential mortgage brokers to expand their product offerings, service more clients, and grow their businesses. However, many mortgage brokers shy away from offering these mortgage programs to their clients. When asked why they don’t provide investment property mortgages, many residential brokers say that they believe them …

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Asset-based lending is a type of financing that focuses on the value or earning potential of an asset, rather than the borrower’s financials in the underwriting process. This type of funding has proven valuable for hard-to-qualify borrowers who invest in commercial real estate. Typically, these borrowers/investors seek to finance deals involving residential 1–4 units, multi-family …

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Within all of the different marketing channels and tactics, online search has risen to become the most important venue for every industry, including real estate. A joint study by LoopNet and Google found that 59 percent of individuals looking for commercial real estate opportunities began their buying journey by looking online.  Within the investment property and small …

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In email marketing, engagement rules. Email is less about content and more about action. It’s about motivating people to do something. Opens, clicks, forwards, social media shares, website visits, retail traffic, and purchases are the currency of a successful email marketing campaign. The strategy for every email campaign should start with at least one of …

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