EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 44 MIN
The Underwriter Said No, So We Fought
from The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Ever! · host Dwan Bent-Twyford
Send us Fan MailWe break down what an investor friendly mortgage broker actually does and why it can be the difference between a dead deal and a closed deal. We also get real about rehab timelines, underwriter pushback, and the “weekend warrior” trap that quietly wrecks budgets. • why a mortgage broker adds flexibility by shopping 50 plus lenders • how the 2022 rate jump pushed lenders toward investor loan products • what DSCR and fix and flip financing look like in real life • why underwriters hesitate on first time investors and how we document the deal • 12 month interest only rehab loans plus sell or refinance options and extensions • why DIY rehabs often fail on time, permits, and true labor and material costs • the three first steps before buying a rehab: credit, contractor, and ARV • how Epic Mortgage expanded from Chicago into nationwide investor lending • Dante’s next goal to publish a second book and why education matters “And if you’re new to Dwanderful, I want you to go to my website, Dwanderful.com, and just opt in.” “If you have enjoyed talking to Dante and listening to us chat today, I want you to do me a favor and I want you to like and follow and leave a five-star review.” Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!
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Send us Fan Mail We break down what an investor friendly mortgage broker actually does and why it can be the difference between a dead deal and a closed deal. We also get real about rehab timelines, underwriter pushback, and the “weekend warrior” trap that quietly wrecks budgets. • why a mortgage broker adds flexibility by shopping 50 plus lenders • how the 2022 rate jump pushed lenders toward investor loan products • what DSCR and fix and flip financing look like in real l...
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