The Mortgage Report

JULY 11, 2025

I think in some cities, like Phoenix, we are starting to see a little bit of foreclosure or short sale happening. There’s obviously more inventory now than there has been in the past. How massive that is really does depend on the market and the price points.

FHA 203k rehab loan

RIS Media

JANUARY 29, 2021

A lender may require a down payment for a borrower with a low credit score or lack of documented income, but may be more flexible on a down payment for a borrower with good credit and documented earnings. Lenders have limits regarding debt-to-income ratio, or the percentage of a borrower’s monthly income that can go toward debt payments.

Debt-to-income ratio

Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Foreclosures and short sales may be enticing due to low offer prices, but they carry some risks and potentially higher costs 3. Cons: Lenders May Tighten Standards: Lenders might raise criteria, requiring a higher credit score, a bigger down payment, or a lower debt-to-income ratio.

Debt-to-income ratio

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

If you purpose the ADU as a rental and provide proof of tenancy, you can claim 75% of the monthly rental price as income. Airbnb hosts with at least 12 months of guest history can similarly claim income through Airbnb’s mortgage program backed by Fannie Mae. Settle in for the building period.

Debt-to-income ratio

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

At that point, they’ll need to contact the lender to complete a short sale, which is when you sell for less than what you owe.”. Whether you can take on two mortgages at once will largely depend on a criteria lenders consider called your debt-to-income ratio (DTI). For most folks, that’s not an option,” he adds. “At

Mortgages

HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

This can radically alter their debt-to-income ratio and jeopardize the whole deal. There are certain properties I would immediately order a title search before I do anything else: A foreclosure , a short sale , a bankruptcy, an estate sale,” Houck says. Problem: You lost your job.

Closing

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Debt-to-income ratio (DTI). You can help your clients calculate their DTI by adding together all of their monthly payments and dividing the total by their gross monthly income. This can lead to a short sale, foreclosure auction, and/or the lender taking possession of the property. Short sale.

Purchase and sale agreement