Tag Archive for: cash to close

What Is The Optimal Down Payment? Hint: It’s Less Than You Think

All too many homebuyers mistakenly believe that they need to put down as much as humanly possible for several reasons: (1) they want to minimize their housing payment; (2) they […]Read More

Cash to Close – Part 27; Beating The Dead Horse Again

We hit this often but it is the cause of so much confusion and delay that we are addressing it again. Lenders need to carefully estimate how much cash will […]Read More

Cash to Close And Reserves

Borrowers often come to us with just enough funds for their down payment, without accounting for closing costs and reserves. “Reserves” have become a bigger issue lately as more borrowers […]Read More