Personal Financial Statements

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by a searcher from Brigham Young University
in Atlanta, GA, USA

1yr ago

Personal Financial Statements

Question, when in the NDA process and the broker sends you a personal financial statement is it acceptable to include the SBA loan you intend to use so you are not financial excluded due to cash on hand?

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reply by a lender 1yr ago
from University of Missouri in Denver, CO, USA

I would not include that on the PFS. That could rub the broker the wrong way if they ask more details about it. A pre-approval letter may help that broker or list how you plan to come up with the down payment if you don't have it.

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from University of North Texas in San Antonio, TX, USA

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Depending on the stage where you are at in discussions with the broker, I would think that it would be a little premature. You don't have enough information. For me, the broker is just trying to weed people out or vet who can pay the highest price. You should vet the broker and then proceed with caution.