Conventional
FHA
VA
RAP
Investor Advantage
100

Max front end ratio?

no front end on conv

100

Max front end ratio?

46.99%

100

What is the maximum front end DTI?

Doesn't exist

residual income 

100

Max DTI?

x/50%

100

a well loved benefit of this program is the title can be held in an individual's name or in a ___

LLC

200

Max gross up without tax returns?

With tax returns? (100 pts each)

103.25%

125%

200

Max gross up without tax returns?

With tax returns? (100 pts each)

102.75%

115%

200

the seasoning period to take cash out after the prior refinance is 

210 days from first payment 

200

how many years of tax returns do we need for a self employed borrower?

1 year 

200

What is a Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR)?

What is the minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio?

amount of rental income compared to amount of housing monthly cost

1.0 (rent must be equal to or more than the monthly obligation)

300

To use child support income what must you have? (100 pts each)

Seperation agreement/child support order 

proof received past 6 months

Proof will last 3+ years (age of child, on order OR birth certificate)

300

What are the maximum concessions on a purchase?

6%

300

What 3 factors effect residual income? (100 pts each)

Location

Number of people in family

Loan amount (80k + or -)

300

What do we need to use rental income? (200 pts)

IF owned less than 2 years? (100 pts) 

2 years taxes 

IF owned less than two years, would use 75% of current lease agreement OR 1 year tax returns if available

300

What income documents do you need for this program from the borrower?

Lease on property ONLY

400

If someone is buying a rental property, what rental income can you use on the new property in order to qualify?

up to 75% of the 1007 amount (only to offset payment, nothing extra)

400

What is the maximum loan amount for an FHA Streamline program?

the current loan amount + UFMIP (- refi auth)

400

What constitutes benefit on a VA IRRRL (2 specific things)

Rate must go down at least .5% 

Monthly payment must decrease

400

What credit score decides our program and LTV limits?

Middle score of the primary wage earner 

400

Appraisals on these programs are more expensive then a standard appraisal. Why is that?

We need to get a rent schedule (1007) to support monthly income 

500

When are you required to pay off collections?

charge offs?

is there something you can do instead

Never required, do not need to add any payment 

500

If someone is buying a 3-4 unit property FHA has a special rule in place that says..

the potential income of the unit must cover the entire housing expence (PITIMI+HOA)

500

the borrower bought their home in cash 3 months ago and has now decided to take out a loan to pay off their credit cards and student loans. How long do they have to wait before they can take out the loan?

cannot go VA 

house is FC 

500

You're doing a cash out loan on a free and clear property for $200,000. Because of the type of loan we need 6 mo's reserves. What do we need to prove they have the needed reserves?

nothing

cash out counts as reserves

500

How many months after purchase does someone need to wait to get cash out?

6 months (limit 65% of purchase price)

Months 6-12 - limited at 65% of current appraised value! (NOT purchase price) 

12+ mos is normal guidelines