May
22
2008

Important: New financial guidelines for investors

Freddie Mac Cuts Maximum Number of Financed Properties

Freddie Mac recently announced guideline changes that will greatly affect residential real estate investors.

Beginning August 1st, 2008 the following changes will go into effect:

A borrower may not have more than four financed 1-4 unit properties, including the subject property.
For cash out refinances the borrower must own the property for at least six months prior to refinancing.

For a complete update on new Freddie Mac guideline changes go to:
http://www.freddiemac.com/sell/guide/bulletins/pdf/bll042208.pdf.