The borrower earns a significant portion of their income from tips received as a restaurant server. How do underwriters evaluate this income for FHA qualifying purposes?
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The borrower plans to use distributions from an inherited retirement account as income. How do underwriters evaluate this income source for FHA qualification?
The borrower plans to use distributions from an inherited retirement account as income. How do underwriters evaluate this income source for FHA qualification?
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The borrower applies for a USDA loan on a property that has visible structural issues and failed portions of the appraisal. How do underwriters handle this case?
The borrower applies for a USDA loan on a property that has visible structural issues and failed portions of the appraisal. How do underwriters handle this case?
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The borrower applies for a Freddie Mac loan to purchase a two-unit property, intending to occupy one unit and rent the other. How is this loan evaluated?
The borrower applies for a Freddie Mac loan to purchase a two-unit property, intending to occupy one unit and rent the other. How is this loan evaluated?
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The borrower applies for a loan on a property that includes a detached studio rented out on a short-term basis. How is this evaluated under FHA guidelines?
The borrower applies for a loan on a property that includes a detached studio rented out on a short-term basis. How is this evaluated under FHA guidelines?
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The borrower applies for a loan on a property with an unpermitted rear addition that includes a bedroom and bathroom. How is this evaluated under FHA guidelines?
The borrower applies for a loan on a property with an unpermitted rear addition that includes a bedroom and bathroom. How is this evaluated under FHA guidelines?
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The borrower plans to purchase a single-family home located within a designated historic district. How is this property evaluated under Fannie Mae guidelines?
The borrower plans to purchase a single-family home located within a designated historic district. How is this property evaluated under Fannie Mae guidelines?
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The borrower plans to purchase a home while supporting a household of seven, including five dependents. How is this evaluated under VA guidelines?
The borrower plans to purchase a home while supporting a household of seven, including five dependents. How is this evaluated under VA guidelines?
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The borrower received a one-time $15,000 bonus earlier in the year, which significantly inflated their year-to-date income. How is this bonus treated under FHA guidelines?
The borrower received a one-time $15,000 bonus earlier in the year, which significantly inflated their year-to-date income. How is this bonus treated under FHA guidelines?
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The borrower plans to purchase a condo with monthly HOA fees of $600. How are high HOA fees evaluated under FHA guidelines?
The borrower plans to purchase a condo with monthly HOA fees of $600. How are high HOA fees evaluated under FHA guidelines?
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The borrower applies for a single-family home that shares a septic system with a neighboring property. How is this evaluated to meet FHA guidelines?
The borrower applies for a single-family home that shares a septic system with a neighboring property. How is this evaluated to meet FHA guidelines?
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The borrower applies for a single-family home located in a rural area with limited comparable sales and private well and septic systems. How is this evaluated under Freddie Mac guidelines?
The borrower applies for a single-family home located in a rural area with limited comparable sales and private well and septic systems. How is this evaluated under Freddie Mac guidelines?
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The borrower applies for a loan on a home accessed by a private road shared with several neighboring properties. How is the private road agreement evaluated to meet FHA guidelines?
The borrower applies for a loan on a home accessed by a private road shared with several neighboring properties. How is the private road agreement evaluated to meet FHA guidelines?
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The borrower has a monthly housing allowance from their employer as part of their compensation. How is this allowance evaluated for FHA loans?
The borrower has a monthly housing allowance from their employer as part of their compensation. How is this allowance evaluated for FHA loans?
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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The borrower receives residual military retirement and disability benefits as primary income. How is this income evaluated under VA guidelines?
The borrower receives residual military retirement and disability benefits as primary income. How is this income evaluated under VA guidelines?
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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The borrower receives $1,950 per month in tax-free VA disability income and does not have other employment. How will this income be documented and used for qualifying for VA loan?
The borrower receives $1,950 per month in tax-free VA disability income and does not have other employment. How will this income be documented and used for qualifying for VA loan?
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The borrower mentions paying $600 monthly for childcare while working full-time. How should the underwriter determine if this expense must be included in the debt-to-income....
The borrower mentions paying $600 monthly for childcare while working full-time. How should the underwriter determine if this expense must be included in the debt-to-income (DTI) ratio under FHA guidelines?
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The borrower will be using a 5% down payment, supplemented by a subordinate lien from a local housing agency. The first mortgage meets standard LTV guidelines, but how must the underwriter....
The borrower will be using a 5% down payment, supplemented by a subordinate lien from a local housing agency. The first mortgage meets standard LTV guidelines, but how must the underwriter treat the second lien for a Fannie Mae loan?
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The borrower provides bank statements with a recent $7,500 deposit unrelated to payroll. Will this large deposit affect asset eligibility for FHA loans?
The borrower provides bank statements with a recent $7,500 deposit unrelated to payroll. Will this large deposit affect asset eligibility for FHA loans?
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The borrower carries $20,000 in revolving credit card debt, resulting in minimum payments of $750 per month. How can the borrower qualify for FHA loan given the high debt load?
The borrower carries $20,000 in revolving credit card debt, resulting in minimum payments of $750 per month. How can the borrower qualify for FHA loan given the high debt load?
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As an FHA originator, processor or underwriter, it’s likely that in the ongoing foreclosure market you’ll run across a HUD REO loan at some point. The purpose of this multi-part article is to provide you with some useful information to help in your endeavors.