Qualifying for an conforming loan or jumbo loan is the most common impediment to buying a house, which is why we offer the easy and fast Owner Financed home buying solution. (See the benefits of buying with Owner Financing.) Although, there comes a time when you will need to qualify through a bank to refinance your Owner Financed home. The Owner Finance Specialists at Forte Properties can point you in the right direction when it comes to rebuilding your credit. It is never too early to start!
A good credit history, a stable income and a good home equity balance are three determining factors whether or not you can qualify for an Austin Owner Financed home loan refinance.
Before you can successfully refinance your Owner Financed mortgage, lenders usually need to evaluate whether or not you qualify for the said loan. Expect them to go through your credit records, ask you for supporting documents to prove your financial capability, your income, and your collateral. Now you can see why it is so important that during the Owner Finance term, you do everything in your power to get your finances and credit on track. So, to save yourself time down the road, here are some guidelines to help you determine whether or not you qualify for home loan refinancing.
Your Credit History
You should probably know that your credit history has a lot to do with loan approval. If you intend to get a home loan refinance anytime soon, make sure everything about your credit rating is in order. The better your credit history and rating is, the easier it can be for you to get approved, more so to get a good interest rate. Do not get the wrong idea though. People who have poor credit histories may still get themselves some refinancing, but the interest rates can be relatively steep.
If you are planning for a home loan refinance anytime soon, it should also be a good idea to get a hold of your credit reports. Find out how you stand as of the moment, and look for ways to improve your current records. Try to come up with a means to pay your credit card debts, avoid new loans, and pay off all the smaller debts. Do not open a new credit card account, no matter how tempting it would be, as it can only add more to your financial burden.
Your Employment or Source of Income
Lenders usually favor those who have stable sources of income or employment. Remember that lenders are in the business to get them some income as they offer you some home loan refinance, so they will only bank on those who can religiously pay their dues. It is for this reason that they mostly hesitate on those who shift jobs too much, or impose stricter rates to balance out the risk. A stable income is proof that you will be able to pay off your debt. The higher your income, the higher the loan you will qualify for.
Here is how lenders usually determine whether or not you are a low-risk borrower. They take a good look at your income, and determine just how much of it goes to your monthly payments and other loan payables. If your total debt is more than 38% of how much you earn monthly, then you are considered a potentially good borrower.
Your Home Equity
Home equity, simply put, is the quantitative difference between your home’s assessed value and the balance that you need to pay from your mortgage. As your home equity increases, you are getting closer to being free of your mortgage loan. The lower the remaining balance you need to pay, the higher loan you can borrow for your home loan refinance. Note that lenders usually limit your loan amount to up to 80% of your outstanding balance.
Save yourself and your lender the time it will take for evaluation. Think of your financial circumstances first and keep these three in mind. If you are qualified, then go ahead and get your home loan refinance from a reliable mortgage company.
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