Frequently Asked Questions About Bank Statements for Mortgages
It is not uncommon for every mortgage loan applicant to be asked to provide at least one bank statement when trying to seek approval for a home purchase. Here are some frequently asked questions that loan applicants have about bank statements when it comes to a...
Mortgage Lenders are Increasing Jumbo Mortgage Limits
Some lenders are offering what seems to be a great relief to those hoping to purchase or refinance a home above California’s $548,250 conventional mortgage loan limit. This is well ahead of the expected credit limit hikes to take place this month. Some motivated...
3 Items Lenders Hope Not to Find in Bank Statements
When applying for a mortgage loan, most lenders will ask you to supply at least one or two months of bank statements to get a better picture of your financial stability and responsibility. If you are applying for a bank statement loan, you could be asked for about one...
Reasons Mortgages Get Held Up in Underwriting
Reasons Mortgages Get Held Up in Underwriting – An underwriter for a mortgage, in a sense, has the job of playing the “bad cop” role in approval. They are tasked with looking over all of the details with a fine-tooth comb. They look over every detail of a...
What Does a Mortgage Lender Look for When they Ask for Bank Statements?
When applying for a mortgage loan to purchase a home, a lender is going to want to see the documentation that provides solid proof of your income history and current income status. Most lenders require this proof in the form of a tax return, but there are other forms...
Stated Income Mortgage Options 2021
Stated income loans are not as widely available as they were prior to the recession of 2008 when several houses went into foreclosure. These no-document mortgages became harder to find in favor of strict income verification rules to help mitigate the large risks and...
Are There Jumbo Loans Available in California with 5% Down?
The state of California has several areas with higher home prices as compared to others across the country. In many places of California this can require securing a jumbo loan to purchase a home. What is a jumbo loan? A jumbo loan is a loan that lends out a larger sum...
Rent Payments Can Now Be Considered in Credit History
With a highly competitive seller’s market, it can be a little more challenging for first-time homebuyers to enter the housing market. To help a first-time home buyer secure a mortgage loan, the mortgage giant Fannie Mae will now allow lenders to consider rent payments...
Right Now is a Great Time to Refinance Investment Properties
Right Now is a Great Time to Refinance Investment Properties – The historically record-breaking low-interest rates over the last year and a half have sent homeowners to seek out loan products in larger numbers than previous years. One group that could...
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