If you have excellent credit you will have the least amount of hurdles to jump through. When the mortgage companies in [Profile.market10] are evaluating your credit generally talking about your FICO score. This is a compilation of the three major credit bureaus and is the standard for determining credit worthiness in the industry.

You will have access to the best loans and more negotiating room with a FICO score above 710,when looking at your credit score.

There are now many different loan solutions available to the investor in the [Profile.market10]. It is still possible but not probable that you could fine financing for 100% of the cost to purchase the piece of investment property.

There are many options available even if your credit is not up to par. You may be able to negotiate the seller carrying a second mortgage on the property in [Profile.market10].

In one scenario, both you and the seller are both happy with the price negotiated. Your loan will take care of eighty percent of the purchase price, and the seller accepts payments for the remaining twenty percent.

It is easier to get a loan for 80% of the purchase price. It is definitely the case if you have agreed on a cost that is less than the market value. Maybe you negotiated a sale price of $100.000 while the real market value is actually $120,000.

In this scenario the money coming from the lender is easier to get. The risk is minimal.

For more information about Fundy Isles real estate investing visit The Charlotte County Real Estate Guide to have your general real estate questions answered. 

Comments

Printer version

 Tags: Fundy Isles Real Estate, Charlotte County Real Estate Guide, Credit Scores, Mortgages, real estate investing

Article's Author

Cheryll Carter
Charlotte County Online.com
Vineyard Haven, MA

Contact Cheryll Carter