IndyMac Bank gets the hell out of Florida - but the question is, is it too late? I've got a longer follow up post coming on the subject of loan guidelines that will address this in greater detail; but let's take a look at the below communication:
Full documentation only
40% down on non-owner properties
If that doesn't point to the complete lack of investor confidence in the Florida housing market I don't know what does. I'm just waiting for the same guidelines to hit Las Vegas and inland empire California. People that think the housing market is going to make a early-08 comeback obviously aren't very good at putting puzzles together. These lending guidelines AREN'T and over-reaction; they're a necessary adjustment. Watch for more of this to come.
Florida Guideline RestrictionsTrans
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