Here Are Four Key Questions To Ask.
Investors continue to be active purchasers of residential homes, although the level of activity varies by market. According to a May 2024 article by Lily Katz posted on Redefines website (https://www.redfin.com/news/ investor-home-purchases-q1-2024), investor home purchases are on the rise, with investors accounting for roughly 44,000 home purchases in the first quarter of 2024. Considering this represents 19% of homes sold in the first quarter, investor’s share of the residential home purchase market has grown significantly over the last decade. Their share was less than 10% as recently as 2010.
A significant portion of these home purchases are made by investors looking to renovate the property and resell it for a profit, commonly known as a fix-and-flip project. As property investors know, selecting the right lender (like FMS Investor Financing) for their renovation project can be critical in helping ensure on-time completion and maximum profits.
Here are some key questions for property investors to consider in selecting the right lender:
1. Does The Lender Have Experience Lending To Property Investors Who Work On Home Renovations?
Financing provided for these investment property loans is different from more conventional residential lending. The loans are underwritten differently, generally based more on the income-earning potential of the property than on an individuals income. Also, money is distributed throughout stages of the project rather than as a lump sum at the initial closing. Finding a lender that has expertise in this process can be key to long-term success.
2. What Financing Options Does The Lender Have To Help Your Project Stay On Time And, Critically, On Budget?
Investment property lending is typically more customized to the project when compared to other types of mortgage loans. Having an experienced lender with flexible product options can be invaluable for your projects.
3. What Are The Lender’s Underwriting Requirements, Including The Down Payment, To Get Approved For The Loan?
Investment property evaluation, from the lender’s point of view, and the way the financing is underwritten, requires a review of criteria that are different than those for a traditional residential mortgage to make the loan successful for both the investor and the lender. Again, working with an established residential investment property lender is critical.
4. Does The Lender Have A Steady Source Of Capital To Help You With Ongoing Or Potential Future Projects?
With the recent interest rate challenges those in the residential lending industry have faced, several lenders have had to remove products and significantly change their underwriting requirements. Some have stopped lending altogether. Find a lender with a steady source of capital that has had success in all types of business cycles.
FMS Investor Financing is your investment property lending solution. At FMS Investor, we have more than 50 combined years of experience in the industry, and we have been through multiple business cycles. We have been lending through both periods of growth and market contraction. FMS Investor has a complete set of lending products, from short-term fix-and-flip loans to longer-term DSCR rental loans, loans for new construction, and even portfolio mortgages for a bundle of properties. Finally, we are well-capitalized to handle demand as it is needed.
Contact FMS Investor for that next fix-and-flip project or any other investment property needs you or your clients may have.
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