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  • Financing
    30yr Fix or ARM
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Currently seeing 30yr fix jumbo loan at 4.25%, 5/1 ARM with 0pts for 2.75%, 7/1 ARM for 3.25% with -.5pts, 10/1 ARM for 3.75% with -.75pts. Anybody have an opinion on...
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    Best way to finance $2MM condo purchase?
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    I'm wondering how others have financed condo purchases in the $2MM range. A few things about myself (not sure if relevant): - First home purchase for single,...
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  • Financing
    Is it worth to pay points?
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Here is the scenario. Purchase price is 400k, and putting 25% down, which leads to a loan amount of 300k. Which financing option would you choose if you will try to...
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    Help for investors
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    I just read on Bloomberg that the Obama administration is looking to expand the HAMP program to landlords. <a rel="nofollow"...
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    Recommend a good mortgage broker?
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Can anyone recommend a good mortgage broker? A lot of good word on this site for Sunny Hong... anyone else? Thanks!
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  • Financing
    Pre-approval v. Pre-qualification
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Does it matter whether I am pre-approved or pre-qualified for a loan before I start looking? Does it matter which lender has issued the pre-approval/pre-qual letter?...
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  • Financing
    Financing a Condo in a 2 Unit Building
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    I'm considering buying an apartment in the city, the apartment is in a 2 unit condo, price range is between $1.5-$2.0M. Will it be difficult to get financing? Are...
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