It's not that dissimilar from a VA loan. The borrower still has to meet basic creditworthiness requirements, have a demonstrated income and ability to pay the note, and is limited to ~$170,000, and geographically to Detroit and Flint where you can buy a home for less than $80,000. . I don't see too many people getting in over their heads with this one.
When you got no one else to sell to, start giving it away for free*
I’m sure those with low income and zero assets will be fine when their 70 year old house blows a furnace, or plumbing goes, or the roof...
Ever hear the term “ catch a falling knife”?
Agree, these lenders (and buyers) are assuming a fair amount of risk. But much of eastern Michigan is really underpriced right now, and is starting to make a comeback. This could be a big money maker for a lot of people. Or not. Either way it will be interesting.
Underpriced compared with what, exactly. Cities with jobs and a perceived future? Cities with actual jobs that earn qualifying incomes?
If these houses were such a great fucking deal of a lifetime, Hedge funds, Pensions, Private equity and foreign buyers would be snatching them up Without Government assistance. (FDIC, etc.)
Instead, Flagstar’s program lets poor people buy at top of the market pricing FROM Hedge funds, Pension funds, Private eq, etc.
Underpriced compared with what, exactly. Cities with jobs and a perceived future? Cities with actual jobs that earn qualifying incomes?
If these houses were such a great fucking deal of a lifetime, Hedge funds, Pensions, Private equity and foreign buyers would be snatching them up Without Government assistance. (FDIC, etc.)
Instead, Flagstar’s program lets poor people buy at top of the market pricing FROM Hedge funds, Pension funds, Private eq, etc.
This is true. There was a spirited battle for the repos in California. And still is
Underpriced compared with what, exactly. Cities with jobs and a perceived future? Cities with actual jobs that earn qualifying incomes?
If these houses were such a great fucking deal of a lifetime, Hedge funds, Pensions, Private equity and foreign buyers would be snatching them up Without Government assistance. (FDIC, etc.)
Instead, Flagstar’s program lets poor people buy at top of the market pricing FROM Hedge funds, Pension funds, Private eq, etc.
I'm not really a real estate guy. But people have been talking about the Detroit Renaissance, and the city's supposed to be getting better and young people are buying property like crazy there. The city, based only on its development from 1880-1960 has great infrastructure, "bones" if you will, and if folks are willing to make it happen it will.
I remember when I moved to Portland in the early 90's it was kind of the same way. You could buy an old house in NW Portland with a view of Mt. Hood for $120k. Wish I'd had a down payment then, I'd be fat and happy on equity today.
Hedge funds buying pools of mortgages and forclosed houses at discount volume pricing was a great investment a few years ago. But nobody went broke taking a profit to take a profit you have to have buyers
Why didn't you use your VA benefits , 0 down zero closing cost purchase if you thought Portland was such a great deal
Hedge funds buying pools of mortgages and forclosed houses at discount volume pricing was a great investment a few years ago. But nobody went broke taking a profit to take a profit you have to have buyers
Why didn't you use your VA benefits , 0 down zero closing cost purchase if you thought Portland was such a great deal
Underpriced compared with what, exactly. Cities with jobs and a perceived future? Cities with actual jobs that earn qualifying incomes?
If these houses were such a great fucking deal of a lifetime, Hedge funds, Pensions, Private equity and foreign buyers would be snatching them up Without Government assistance. (FDIC, etc.)
Instead, Flagstar’s program lets poor people buy at top of the market pricing FROM Hedge funds, Pension funds, Private eq, etc.
I'm not really a real estate guy. But people have been talking about the Detroit Renaissance, and the city's supposed to be getting better and young people are buying property like crazy there. The city, based only on its development from 1880-1960 has great infrastructure, "bones" if you will, and if folks are willing to make it happen it will.
I remember when I moved to Portland in the early 90's it was kind of the same way. You could buy an old house in NW Portland with a view of Mt. Hood for $120k. Wish I'd had a down payment then, I'd be fat and happy on equity today.
Underpriced compared with what, exactly. Cities with jobs and a perceived future? Cities with actual jobs that earn qualifying incomes?
If these houses were such a great fucking deal of a lifetime, Hedge funds, Pensions, Private equity and foreign buyers would be snatching them up Without Government assistance. (FDIC, etc.)
Instead, Flagstar’s program lets poor people buy at top of the market pricing FROM Hedge funds, Pension funds, Private eq, etc.
I'm not really a real estate guy. But people have been talking about the Detroit Renaissance, and the city's supposed to be getting better and young people are buying property like crazy there. The city, based only on its development from 1880-1960 has great infrastructure, "bones" if you will, and if folks are willing to make it happen it will.
I remember when I moved to Portland in the early 90's it was kind of the same way. You could buy an old house in NW Portland with a view of Mt. Hood for $120k. Wish I'd had a down payment then, I'd be fat and happy on equity today.
Now just fat and miserable eh?
Bought a house in Hawaii after the 2008 crash. Did really well. Life is pretty good for me actually. But yeah, I drink too much.
Underpriced compared with what, exactly. Cities with jobs and a perceived future? Cities with actual jobs that earn qualifying incomes?
If these houses were such a great fucking deal of a lifetime, Hedge funds, Pensions, Private equity and foreign buyers would be snatching them up Without Government assistance. (FDIC, etc.)
Instead, Flagstar’s program lets poor people buy at top of the market pricing FROM Hedge funds, Pension funds, Private eq, etc.
I'm not really a real estate guy. But people have been talking about the Detroit Renaissance, and the city's supposed to be getting better and young people are buying property like crazy there. The city, based only on its development from 1880-1960 has great infrastructure, "bones" if you will, and if folks are willing to make it happen it will.
I remember when I moved to Portland in the early 90's it was kind of the same way. You could buy an old house in NW Portland with a view of Mt. Hood for $120k. Wish I'd had a down payment then, I'd be fat and happy on equity today.
Now just fat and miserable eh?
Bought a house in Hawaii after the 2008 crash. Did really well. Life is pretty good for me actually. But yeah, I drink too much.
Hedge funds buying pools of mortgages and forclosed houses at discount volume pricing was a great investment a few years ago. But nobody went broke taking a profit to take a profit you have to have buyers
Why didn't you use your VA benefits , 0 down zero closing cost purchase if you thought Portland was such a great deal
Hedge funds buying pools of mortgages and forclosed houses at discount volume pricing was a great investment a few years ago. But nobody went broke taking a profit to take a profit you have to have buyers
Why didn't you use your VA benefits , 0 down zero closing cost purchase if you thought Portland was such a great deal
wasn't eligible back then, unfortunately
$3,600 down for FHA back then with seller paid closing costs! You could have, you just didnt.
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I’m sure those with low income and zero assets will be fine when their 70 year old house blows a furnace, or plumbing goes, or the roof...
Ever hear the term “ catch a falling knife”?
If these houses were such a great fucking deal of a lifetime, Hedge funds, Pensions, Private equity and foreign buyers would be snatching them up Without Government assistance. (FDIC, etc.)
Instead, Flagstar’s program lets poor people buy at top of the market pricing FROM Hedge funds, Pension funds, Private eq, etc.
#orkinqualified
This is true. There was a spirited battle for the repos in California. And still is
I remember when I moved to Portland in the early 90's it was kind of the same way. You could buy an old house in NW Portland with a view of Mt. Hood for $120k. Wish I'd had a down payment then, I'd be fat and happy on equity today.
Why didn't you use your VA benefits , 0 down zero closing cost purchase if you thought Portland was such a great deal