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Holding deposit scenario

Should I pay a $1850 holding deposit in Sacramento, CA?

Prefilled holding deposit risk check before approval.

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$1,850 holding deposit before approval

Holding deposits need a different read from normal deposits: the key question is what happens if the application is denied or the lease is not signed.

Holding deposit $1,850 Then run cash, income, fee, and deposit gates together.
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