A scenario posted on the Mortgage Grapevine is looking for a lender willing to fund a $58,200 refinance loan on an owner-occupied property in Louisiana. The loan-to-value ratio is 60% and it is full doc.
But, the borrower is an independent contractor and has a credit score of 560. The poster is looking to close the loan before the end of the month.
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