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Don’t Let a C5 Appraisal Blow Up Your Loan

A C5 rating for property condition usually disqualifies a property for financing from most lenders. Call Finance Factors to salvage your loan and keep your buyers and Realtors happy.

We have different ways to finance a C5 property, and will work with you to structure the solution that best fits your client.

  1. Standard Portfolio ARM
    • Up to 80% LTV with strong borrowers
    • Borrowers must show sufficient reserves to complete repairs
    • Professional estimate and itemization of repairs required
    • Cross-collateral option available to minimize down payment and preserve funds to complete repairs
    • No minimum FICO score. Lower FICO will usually result in lower LTV.
    • Investor or owner-occupant loans
    • Jumbo loans considered up to $2.5 million at lower LTVs or with additional collateral
  2. ALT-Rehab Loan Program
    • Up to 89.9% LTV
    • 740 minimum FICO score for 89.9% LTV. Up to 85% LTV with 720 FICO
    • Maximum loan up to $625,500
    • Borrowers must show sufficient reserves to complete repairs
    • Estimate and itemization of repairs required
    • Repairs cannot exceed $65,000 or 15% of purchase price
    • Cross-collateral option available to minimize down payment and preserve funds to complete repairs

We are also available to preview properties and assist with up front prequalification if you have a borrower targeting foreclosures and properties needing repairs.