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  • Financing
    Renovation Financing
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    What do people typically do when buying a co-op needing renovation. A couple of lenders said I need a construction loan since I will lose my C of O at some point. Do...
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    Condo questionnaire
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    When is a condo questionnaire needed by a lender? Only for buildings not already Fannie or Freddie approved (on their approved list)? OR they are always required...
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    Mortgage broker
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    Any recommendations for a mortgage broker?
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    How do I get best mortgage rate?
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    First time possible buyer. Curious on best way to go about getting the best mortgage rate. I am assuming a fixed rate 30 yr.
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    Battery Park City Mortgage
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    Any thoughts about Wells Fargo vs Chase? Or any other suggestions? Thanks for your input.
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    SONYMA Max Income Limit
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    Does anyone know exactly how they calculate your income for SONYMA loans? I had a very good year in 2010 and made approximately $2,100 over the income limit due to...
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    1031 exhanges
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    I have a friend who owns and lives in her own house (her primary residence) in another state. She also has an investment property in Manhattan. She now wants to...
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