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California leads all states for highest bankruptcy risk to seniors

Housing Wire

It determined each state’s risk of bankruptcy by assigning a risk score on a scale of 100 based on factors like poverty rates, debt-to-income ratios, health care expenses and overall cost of living. California posed the highest risk with a score of 69.72

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3 unique mortgage products to get today’s homebuyer qualified

Housing Wire

Tom Davis, chief sales officer, Deephaven Mortgage Today’s market means that more borrowers have higher debt-to-income ratios, limited access to credit and are looking for alternative ways to get qualified for a mortgage. No traditional income analysis or employment information is required.

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Lenders: Looking to simplify closings? Work with an insurance agency

Housing Wire

An affordable home insurance policy not only means lower monthly payments, but also improved debt-to-income ratio and more money to put towards home improvements, property taxes or closing costs. HousingWire: How is today’s market shaping the need for a better customer experience particularly when it comes to closings?

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First-time homebuyers made up a record share of agency purchase loans in 2023

Housing Wire

The market in which these folks purchased their first home was one of record house prices, ballooning down payments , rising rates and elevated debt-to-income ratios (DTIs). is more than 4 percentage points higher than for repeat buyers in recent months. Mortgage rates have averaged close to the 7% mark as of Feb.

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Should You Focus on Saving for a Down Payment or Lowering Your Debt-to-Income Ratio?

RIS Media

When you apply for a mortgage, the lender will look at your income and debt, as well as the amount of money you can put down. Lenders also have guidelines related to debt-to-income ratio, as well as the percentage of gross monthly income that goes toward making minimum credit card and loan payments.

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5 tips for finding the right mortgage lender for you

Housing Wire

To find a qualified lender, you need a good credit score and a good debt-to-income ratio, which is the percentage of a consumer’s monthly gross income that goes to paying down debt. Before you start searching for a lender, check your credit score and debt-to-income ratio. Buying a home?

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Should I pay off student loans before buying my first home?

Housing Wire

With these rates, it’s a bit easier to save a down payment , while still paying down debt. With these rates, it’s a bit easier to save a down payment , while still paying down debt. Meaning, you can take longer to pay down your debt (without accumulating a great deal of interest) than you would with credit card debt.