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Non-QM lenders are back. But will brokers pick up the phone?

Housing Wire

Liquidity had dried up and bond investors were running for the hills. But unlike Fannie and Freddie, most non-QM loans rely on the borrower’s credit score and the loan-to-value ratio on the loan, rather than the debt-to-income ratio. We have the bank statement program, jumbo loans.

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Why an Economic Downturn Represents the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate

The Close

But for value-seeking investors like myself, the scariest time to invest is actually in a good economy, when housing prices are rising at a blistering pace. An economic downturn provides many opportunities that are nearly impossible for the average investor to take advantage of in a good economy. It’s a fair question!

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FHA Mortgage Rates by Credit Score: 620, 700, 580, 640

Marco Santarelli

However, it is important to note that interest rates can vary depending on a number of factors, including the loan amount, loan term, and the borrower's debt-to-income ratio. Your debt-to-income ratio—or how much of your monthly income goes toward debt payments—is also important.

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FHA Guidelines

Real Estate Finance HQ

Housing Ratio. Debt to Income Ratio. Bankruptcy: You can qualify for FHA loans one year after Chapter 13 bankruptcy, two years after Chapter 7 and three years after a foreclosure, provided you’ve had no negative credit events since. Cash in the bank. Debt-to-income ratio.