Case Study

5-Day CTC on a High LTV Cash-Out: Won on Speed and Program Fit

January 23, 2026

Client: Joel AkanbiBroker: New Tech Mortgage Corp.
5 daysClear to close1Investment purchase supported6-monthPrior listing cleared
Clear to closeInvestment purchase supportedPrior listing cleared

The Challenge

A High LTV Deal with Extra Restrictions

Joel had a borrower looking to tap equity from an investment property to move quickly on another purchase. The challenge was that the loan carried a high LTV, already narrowing the lender options. Things tightened further when it surfaced that the property had been listed for sale within the last six months.

Joel needed a lender who could:

Work with a higher LTV where others wouldn’t

The leverage was already pushing the upper edge of what most lenders will even look at, which meant fewer real options from the start.

Not automatically disqualify the file due to a recent listing

Once the recent listing history surfaced, many programs would have declined it immediately, so Joel needed a lender willing to review the full scenario instead of issuing an instant “no.”

Move fast so the borrower could access equity without losing momentum

The borrower was trying to turn equity into their next investment quickly, so every extra day waiting risked losing the opportunity.

The Solution

Clear Answers and a Faster Path Forward

Joel connected with Account Executive Salvador Rang and described the full scenario. Salvador confirmed that the loan could still move forward despite the LTV and recent listing history. Just as important, he showed that the deal could be done at a more competitive rate than other options Joel had on the table.

With confidence in the program and timeline, Joel moved the file over.

The Result

Speed, Certainty, and a Borrower Ready for the Next Deal

Once the loan was placed correctly, everything fell into place:

CTC delivered in under 5 days

The file moved fast, keeping expectations clear from start to finish.

The borrower accessed equity quickly to acquire another investment

Funds were unlocked in time for the borrower to move on to the next investment opportunity without missing the window.

Joel was able to deliver a solution when options were running thin

Even with the lender list shrinking, Joel still brought a workable approval to the table and kept the deal alive.

A high-touch experience that reinforced trust with both the broker and the borrower

Consistent communication and hands-on support built confidence on both sides throughout the process.

I really appreciate Salvador’s persistence; his work ethic is unmatched. Whenever I have a question, a scenario I need reviewed, or a loan I need saved, Salvador is always right there making sure every option is explored.
Joel Akanbi
Loan Officer, New Tech Mortgage Corp.

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