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What factors should underwriters consider when assessing USDA loan eligibility?

What factors should underwriters consider when assessing USDA loan eligibility?

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What are the guidelines for underwriting loans for self-employed borrowers?

What are the guidelines for underwriting loans for self-employed borrowers?

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An FHA loan file shows a borrower with a $10,000 gift for the down payment and closing costs, has a gift letter but no documentation of the donor’s source. Can the gift funds be used, and what is....

An FHA loan file shows a borrower with a $10,000 gift for the down payment and closing costs, has a gift letter but no documentation of the donor’s source. Can the gift funds be used, and what is required per HUD 4000.1?

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The borrower has a 620 credit score, 49% DTI, 3.5% down, stable job history, and no recent late payments. AUS returned a "Refer". What compensating factors are required for FHA loans if....

The borrower has a 620 credit score, 49% DTI, 3.5% down, stable job history, and no recent late payments. AUS returned a "Refer". What compensating factors are required for FHA loans if they don't have reserves or rent history?

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The borrower with a Chapter 7 discharged 24 months ago has two on-time tradelines, stable employment, a 624 credit score, 45% DTI, and 3.5% down. Does this loan meet FHA post-bankruptcy guidelines?

The borrower with a Chapter 7 discharged 24 months ago has two on-time tradelines, stable employment, a 624 credit score, 45% DTI, and 3.5% down. Does this loan meet FHA post-bankruptcy guidelines?

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The borrower reported $3,000/month rental income from a duplex, but tax returns show $2,400/month. How should rental income be verified per Fannie Mae guidelines?

The borrower reported $3,000/month rental income from a duplex, but tax returns show $2,400/month. How should rental income be verified per Fannie Mae guidelines?

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A VA joint loan was submitted by two eligible borrowers who plan to combine their entitlements to secure a higher loan amount than a single entitlement would allow. How should the underwriter....

A VA joint loan was submitted by two eligible borrowers who plan to combine their entitlements to secure a higher loan amount than a single entitlement would allow. How should the underwriter evaluate the file according to VA guidelines?

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The borrower is purchasing a single-family home located in a designated flood zone. How should the underwriter handle this application to ensure compliance with FHA guidelines?

The borrower is purchasing a single-family home located in a designated flood zone. How should the underwriter handle this application to ensure compliance with FHA guidelines?

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The borrower has a 50% DTI from high monthly obligations, such as car and student loans, but with stable employment and a solid credit history. How should this be evaluated per FHA guidelines?

The borrower has a 50% DTI from high monthly obligations, such as car and student loans, but with stable employment and a solid credit history. How should this be evaluated per FHA guidelines?

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The borrower has no credit card or auto loan history but a strong record of on-time rent, utility, and phone payments. How should non-traditional credit be evaluated for FHA creditworthiness?

The borrower has no credit card or auto loan history but a strong record of on-time rent, utility, and phone payments. How should non-traditional credit be evaluated for FHA creditworthiness?

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What criteria do underwriters use to evaluate mortgage loans for Freddie Mac eligibility?

What criteria do underwriters use to evaluate mortgage loans for Freddie Mac eligibility?

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What income verification is required for FHA loans?

What income verification is required for FHA loans?

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How do underwriters calculate FHA loan-to-value (LTV) ratios?

How do underwriters calculate FHA loan-to-value (LTV) ratios?

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What are the FHA requirements for borrower credit history?

What are the FHA requirements for borrower credit history?

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How does Fannie Mae address loan eligibility for borrowers with high debt-to-income (DTI) ratios?

How does Fannie Mae address loan eligibility for borrowers with high debt-to-income (DTI) ratios?

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When the appraisal came in, it shows that the home is on the Historic Registry. Can we lend on this property?

When the appraisal came in, it shows that the home is on the Historic Registry. Can we lend on this property?

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The self-employed borrower has a commercial business loan showing on their credit report. Can that be excluded as a business-paid debt?

The self-employed borrower has a commercial business loan showing on their credit report. Can that be excluded as a business-paid debt?

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The appraisal indicates that the property has solar panels but did not adjust for them on the comparable grid. Should the omission be corrected?

The appraisal indicates that the property has solar panels but did not adjust for them on the comparable grid. Should the omission be corrected?

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The appraisal shows that the property was built in the 1970s and was never updated. It still has the original green shag carpeting, gold appliances, and a sunken living room. What considerations....

The appraisal shows that the property was built in the 1970s and was never updated. It still has the original green shag carpeting, gold appliances, and a sunken living room. What considerations should be made for this?

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We are doing a Fannie Mae loan for the purchase. The borrower is buying his parents’ home and wants to give them a Power of Attorney since he will be out of the country...

We are doing a Fannie Mae loan for the purchase. The borrower is buying his parents’ home and wants to give them a Power of Attorney since he will be out of the country when closing occurs. Is that allowed?

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