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Loan Programs

FHA

Credit Score

580

Down Payment

3.5%

Debt to Income

54%

Closing Cost

4%-6%

Key Points: 

FHA Upfront Cost: 1.75%  (One-Time Fee, Can be added to the loan)
 
Mortgage Insurance:
Lifetime of the Loan if Downpayment lower than 10%
Removes after 11 years if downpayment is more than 10% 

Example: 
Loan Amount $500,000 x .55% 
$2,750 per year / 12 months = $229.17 per month


Must be Primary Residence for at least 1 year

1-4 Units 


2 Years Tax Returns Required

Gifts Allowed:
Only need Gift Letters if Deposit is 50% more than Monthly Income
Example: Monthly Income: $5,000 (any deposit more than $2500 will need LOX)

All loan programs Requires 3 Open Trade lines  (open accounts)

New York High Cost Area Conforming Loan Limits: 
1 Unit - $1,149,825
2 Unit - $1,472,250
3 Unit - $1,779,525
4 Unit - $2,211,600

Debt to Income: 
Front End: 31% 
Back End: 54%


Waiting Period:
Bankruptcy - 2 Years 
Short Sale -     3 Years 
Foreclosure - 3 Years 

CONVENTIONAL 

Credit Score

620

Down Payment

5%

Debt to Income

49%

Closing Cost

3%-5%

Key Points: 
Mortgage Insurance - Removes at 20% equity (80% LTV) 
Downpayment:
1-2 Units  = 5%
3-4 Units = 20% 

Can be Primary OR Investment Rental
First Time Home Buyer Benefits:
Income below AMI: AREA MEDIAN INCOME (Link)
Better Interest Rates and LLPA Savings

New York High Cost Area Conforming Loan Limits: 

1 Unit - $1,149,825
2 Unit - $1,472,250
3 Unit - $1,779,525
4 Unit - $2,211,600

Front End DTI 43% 
Back End DTI 49%


Waiting Period:
Bankruptcy - 4 Years 
Short Sale -     4 Years 
Foreclosure - 7 Years 

HOMEREADY & HOMEPOSSIBLE

Credit Score

620

Down Payment

3%

Debt to Income

49%

Closing Cost

3%-5%

Key Points: 
Available to Both: First Time Homebuyer or Repeat Buyers
Conventional Loan with 3% Downpayment 
INCOME:  Must be BELOW 80% of AREA MEDIAN INCOME (Link)
Mortgage Insurance - Removes at 20% equity (80% LTV) 
Downpayment:
3% - 1 Unit
15% - 2 Units
Mandatory Homeownership Education

Can be Primary OR Investment Rental
New York High Cost Area Conforming Loan Limits: 
1 Unit - $1,149,825
2 Unit - $1,472,250
Waiting Period:
Bankruptcy - 4 Years 
Short Sale -     4 Years 
Foreclosure - 7 Years 

HOMEONE

DSCR - No Income Check

DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO

Credit Score

620

Down Payment

3%

Debt to Income

49%

Closing Cost

3%-5%

HomeOne is an excellent option for first-time homebuyers, without income restrictions.
Must be First Time Homebuyer
Must be primary residence for least 1 year
Conventional Loan with 3% Downpayment 
Mortgage Insurance - Removes at 20% equity (80% LTV) 
Mandatory Homeownership Education

Only available for Single Family
 

Credit Score

720

Down Payment

20%

Closing Cost

5%-7%

No Income

Check

Designed to assist new and experienced real estate investors in financing their properties, qualifying based on the cash flow generated by the investment.

Key Points: 
No Income Check: No Tax Returns 
Qualification:  Rental Income must cover the Mortgage Payment (Appraisal)
Investment Only (cannot be for primary residence)
Downpayment: 
1 Unit   =  20% 
2+ Units = 25%
Reserves: 
3-6 Months of reserves required (depends on lender and your FICO)
Prepayment Penalty (6 month Interest) if refinanced within 1-5 years*
Gift Funds Allowed
Borrower Paid Compensation

Loan Amount:
Up to $3 Million

Bank Statement Loan

Credit Score

720

Down Payment

20%

Debt to Income

49%

Closing Cost

5%-7%

Key Points: 
No Income Check: No Tax Returns 
Qualification:  12 or 24 Months of Bank Statements (Personal & Business) 
(No NSF) Non-sufficient funds Transactions in past 24 months
Can be Primary OR Investment Rental
Downpayment: 
1 Unit   =  20% 
2+ Units = 25% 
Reserves: 3 Months of reserves required

Prepayment Penalty (6 month Interest) if refinanced within 1-5 years*
Borrower Paid Compensation
No Gift Funds allowed
Loan Amount:
Up to $4 Milion

Non-QM  1099 

Credit Score

720

Down Payment

20%

Debt to Income

55%

Closing Cost

5%-7%

Key Points: 

We can use 90% of your 1099 GROSS Income

1099s for 2 years 

 1 year history with same employer

20% Downpayment = 6 Months of reserves required

25% Downpayment = No Reserves required

Gift Funds Allowed

Prepayment Penalty (6 month Interest) if refinanced within 1-5 years*

With no prepayment penalties on owner-occupied home

Borrower Paid Compensation

Loan Amount: Up to $4 Million

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  • 1099s for the last 2 years from the same employer – Stability is the key to getting mortgage approval. ​

  • Paystub showing their YTD income -OR- Acknowledgement from their employer that their 1099 income matches what they report help us to know they can afford the loan. If they do not have a YTD paystub, a written Verification of Employment works too.​

  • Proof that they do not have mandatory expenses – Mandatory job expenses differ from the optional expenses they write off. ​

  • Letter from their CPA regarding their expenses –Most 1099 contractors have expenses – it comes with the territory.

HELOC

Credit Score

680

Down Payment

0%

Debt to Income

49%

Closing Cost

3%-5%

Key Points: 
HELOC - Home Equity Line of Credit
ARM - Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Current Loan: 
Does NOT affect first mortgage
No Late payment on first mortgage allowed
Combined Loan to Value = 90%
Draw Period = 3,5, or 10 years 

(After First Draw at closing, borrower must wait 90 days for next draw)
First 3,5, 10 years Interest Only Payments
Repayment Period = 10-20 years
Cash Out: 
Primary Residence - loan up to $500,000
Rental Investment - loan up to $350,000

FHA Limited 203(k)

Credit Score

580

Down Payment

3.5%

Debt to Income

54%

Closing Cost

4%-6%

Key Points: 

 

1 Loan = Purchase + Renovation 

Up to $75,000 for Renovation 

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Appraisal:

An appraiser assesses the

current value of the property

and the estimated value after repairs. 

 

Contractor Estimates:

The borrower obtains detailed estimates

from licensed contractors

for the required work.


FHA Upfront Cost: 1.75%  (One-Time Fee, Can be added to the loan)
 
Mortgage Insurance:
Lifetime of the Loan if Downpayment lower than 10%
Removes after 11 years if downpayment is more than 10% 

Example: 
Loan Amount $500,000 x .55% 
$2,750 per year / 12 months = $229.17 per month


Must be Primary Residence for at least 1 year

1-4 Units 


2 Years Tax Returns Required

Gifts Allowed:
Only need Gift Letters if Deposit is 50% more than Monthly Income
Example: Monthly Income: $5,000 (any deposit more than $2500 will need LOX)

All loan programs Requires 3 Open Trade lines  (open accounts)

New York High Cost Area Conforming Loan Limits: 
1 Unit - $1,149,825
2 Unit - $1,472,250
3 Unit - $1,779,525
4 Unit - $2,211,600

Debt to Income: 
Front End: 31% 
Back End: 54%


Waiting Period:
Bankruptcy - 2 Years 
Short Sale -     3 Years 
Foreclosure - 3 Years 

ITIN 

 Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Credit Score

680

Down Payment

20%

Debt to Income

50%

Closing Cost

4%-6%

Key Points: 

 

For individuals who have a Tax ID

but do not have a Social Security Number. 

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A valid ITIN card or IRS ITIN letter and

an unexpired government photo ID required.

Non-permanent residents allowed 


1-4 Units 

2 Years Tax Returns Required

Gifts Allowed:
borrower must contribute at least 5% from their own funds

on primary and second home and at least 20% on investment. 

3 months of reserves required 


Loan Limit:

$1.5 Million 


Waiting Period:
Bankruptcy - 2 Years 
Foreclosure - 2 Years 

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