Page 1
Page 1
Started By
Message
locked post

Real Estate Question

Posted on 3/2/10 at 1:10 pm
Posted by Smashed Thumb
S. Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
142 posts
Posted on 3/2/10 at 1:10 pm
I have the opportunity to invest in some property that is worth alot more than the pay-off. If a bank loans me the appraisal amount, can I take that minus the pay-off and make improvements to the property? How does that work? Thanks!
Posted by Drop4Loss
Birds Eye Of Deaf Valley
Member since Oct 2007
3967 posts
Posted on 3/2/10 at 1:12 pm to
Lots of properties are worth more than the "pay off". What is the situation, an REO, does the bank own it.

They wont lend ya more than its worth, the appraised value ..
Posted by Smashed Thumb
S. Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
142 posts
Posted on 3/2/10 at 1:18 pm to
The appraised amount is more than the pay-off. It is residential property.
Posted by Martavius
Member since Nov 2005
16019 posts
Posted on 3/2/10 at 1:49 pm to
A bank is going to loan you up to the agreed upon purchase price assuming it appraises for at least that. For example if you agree to purchase a house for $120,000 and the bank appraisal comes back at $150,000, they're going to lend you $120,000.

Keep in mind I'm not factoring in downpayments, closing costs, etc.
Posted by Drop4Loss
Birds Eye Of Deaf Valley
Member since Oct 2007
3967 posts
Posted on 3/2/10 at 2:39 pm to
Its not likely, or the bank wont "accept" the appraisal, if it appraises for $150,000 with a sale price of $120,000. They will base their lending numbers on the $120,000 number.

"Meeting" of the minds for an arms lenght transaction, should not occur with a value significantly higher than the sale price. Why would somebody sell something for less than its worth or what they could get? Again a typical situation.

Market value, what its worth, is most probable price, considering all factors, condition, market, location, etc.

Pay off, or mortgage balance, has nothing to do with value....
This post was edited on 3/2/10 at 2:41 pm
Posted by drenko50
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2009
1487 posts
Posted on 3/2/10 at 4:53 pm to
I have done a few deals where we did an appraisal of the after repair value, and they based the loan off that. For example, the bank agrees to give you 75% of the property value after the repairs are complete. The appraisal (you would have to explain to the appraiser the work you will do, plans, etc) comes back at $150,000. The bank will lend you $150,000*.75=$112,500. If you have negotiated a contract to purchase it for $75,000, you have $37,500 to use for the repairs. Local banks that you can build a relationship with are the only ones who might do this.
Posted by silstang23
Bossier City, LA
Member since Oct 2007
4961 posts
Posted on 3/2/10 at 10:01 pm to
quote:

Local banks that you can build a relationship with are the only ones who might do this.


I have a good relationship with a local bank and able to do this. I flip houses.
This post was edited on 3/2/10 at 10:05 pm
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 1Next pagelast page
refresh

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram