Wednesday, November 18, 2009

How To Get A No-Income Verification Mortgage Loan

By Chris Channing

Certain situations will put you in the position of not being able to verify your income. Legal problems, a divorce, or being self employed can all lead to this. If that's the case, know that you can still get a mortgage loan, but the process will not be easy by any means- and it will be more expensive.

The first prerequisite is that you have to have a good credit score. While maybe not always the case, most sensible lenders are going to require that you have a credit rating of at least 700 before proceeding to qualify you further. Some simple things to get your score higher might include paying credit cards off, closing accounts you don't use, and not forgetting to pay off bills over the next few months.

The average amount of money required to put down on the average property is going to be around 5% or 10%. For some who qualify, you can even get by with 3% with the assistance of government programs. But without being able to verify your income, do expect to pay as much as twice this amount just to get considered for the loan.

Interest rates won't be so friendly either. Although you will probably have a higher interest rate, it won't be too high if everything else checks out. You can also refinance the mortgage loan in the future if you think your history of payments is proof of your responsibility. A remortgage can save you a lot of money if you stay up to date on payments over two years.

The biggest mistake anyone can make when applying for a no-verification mortgage loan is to state the wrong income. Getting a beautiful home is nice, but it won't be yours for long if you can't afford the payments. Instead, you must do your best to accurately judge your own income, and then account for over estimating. You want to give yourself the best possible chance in paying the loan off, or your money will be going down the drain.

Do know that not having verified income is going to put you in a tight spot. Make all the preparations you can to show income- from tax returns to contracts or pay stubs. Don't be surprised if you get denied a loan without verified income by 90% or more of lenders you speak to. It's a tough time for lenders, and the market is quickly shrinking for these loans.

In Conclusion

You will need a good history to even be considered for a no income verification loan. If you have a rocky history, don't expect to get the loan without a significant down payment. It's best to wait a year or two if you can't find options. - 29904

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