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Old 04-29-2013, 11:10 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by BroadHopper View Post
I knew of a lakefront property owner that has property free and clear of any mortgage. She wanted to retire and winterize the cottage. I can't believe the mortgage companies will not give her an improvement loan because she has no cellar or artesian well! Over a decade ago I was able to secure an improvement loan on a similar building, which has been paid off. The banks kind of said they were cracking down on 'substandard structures'? I know of a number of cottages on the lake that fits this category. Does anyone know how to get around this rule?
Local banks are usually the best for these i would think, I know when searching a while ago for other things that the local banks had the best knowledge on these types of issued
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