In this episode, I share an interview Barry & Gleason Jones of Cross Country Mortgage in Auburn. Barry has been in the mortgage business in Auburn for a long time, and his son Gleason is following in his footsteps. Actually, Gleason worked for me one summer, about a year before I sold all of my apartments. He was a hard worker then, and I'm sure he is still a hard worker now. The information and wisdom we get in this episode is hard to beat, so if you want to learn about loans and the mortgage process, I think you'll get a lot out of this conversation. It went so long, it ended up being a 2-parter, but you can see the breakdown of topics covered in each episode below...
PART 1:
- Gleason's lessons from being a landlord
- ARM's - are they still out there?
- How do THEY determine your credit score?
- Intro to Condo loans
- Importance of accurate details on loan applications
- How do you determine if it’s a 2nd home or investment property?
- How are the loans different for a 2nd home or investment property?
PART 2:
- Interest-Only & Construction Loans
- HELOC - what are the maximum limits you can borrow?
- Can you pledge other assets instead of / as a part of your down payment?
- Approved sources for down payment assistance?
- Let's talk about seasoning
- Buying as an LLC vs buying in your personal name
- Deeper dive into condos
- Where are we in the loan cycle compared to 2-5-10 years ago?
- A quick look at the reasons for so much development in Downtown Auburn
- What type of loan would you recommend as the best for an investor?
- Broker’s advice: How do I come into your office and get the best loan?
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