Prequalification for a Mortgage Loan in Michigan
Pre-Qualify for a Mortgage Loan
Broker/lender will establish loan to natural persons. Broker/lender
Bank will not make loan to borrowers if they are another type of
entity—such as a corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, or real
estate syndication. Title to the property must be in the name of the individual
borrower receiving financing. Borrower's Age – The borrower must have reached the age
at which the mortgage note can be legally enforced in the jurisdiction in which
the property is located. There is no maximum age limit for a borrower. All
applicants are evaluated on their ability to meet our Portfolio Underwriting
Guidelines. Resident and Immigration Status - We will make loan to aliens who
are lawful permanent residents of the United States under the same terms that
are available to U.S. citizens. Permanent resident aliens must hold acceptable
evidence of permanent residency issued by the Immigration and Naturalization
Service (INS). The following INS documents are acceptable evidence of permanent
residency – an Alien Registration Receipt Card I-201 (referred to as a "green
card"); and an Alien Registration Receipt Card (Resident Alien Card) I-551 that
does not have an expiration date on the back (also referred to as a "green
card")
Non-Permanent Resident Alien – Broker/lender will permit loan to
non-permanent resident aliens on primary residences only with a maximum LTV of
70% on fully documented loans only. A social security card, work visa and U.S.
credit history are required. (Fully documented loan only). Co-Borrowers – Broker/lender will permit
loan with non-occupying
co-borrowers provided the primary borrower's debt ratio is no more than 7% above
the maximum allowable debt ratio for the applicable grade. A full credit
package must be developed on the co-borrower, who must be an immediate family
member. The co-borrower's credit profile must be as good as or better than the
primary borrower. However, the co-borrower cannot be used to improve the grade
of the loan. All of the co-borrower's total monthly obligations must be
included in the overall debt ratio, which must fall within the maximum allowable
debt ratio guideline for the applicable grade. The co-borrower must sign the
note individually. Non-Purchasing Spouse – When a married borrower purchases a property
without involving his or her spouse, the non-purchasing spouse must sign the
security instrument or any other documentation required to evidence that the
spouse is relinquishing all rights to the property if that is necessary to
perfect the lien under governing state law. In some jurisdictions, a different
procedures as long as we are guaranteed a first lien position that is superior
to that of the non-purchasing spouse. Occupancy Status
- Principal Residence – A one-to-four property that is
the borrower's primary residence. At least one borrower must occupy the
property.
- Second Home – A single family property that the borrower occupies in
addition to his or her principal residence.
- Investment Property – A one-to-four family property that the borrower
does not occupy.
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