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Clear To Close Friday Starter Pack: ALTA, Estoppels, SNDA, Panic Clicks

ricklahkar
Jul 19
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Broker: clear to close Friday Lender: need updated ALTA, estoppels, SNDA, and a fresh Phase I because a bird nested Client: can we do 3% IO, 95% LTV, and free rent for 18 months Me at 2 a.m.: forcing DSCR to 1.25 while the cap rate retrades itself 🧨

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