01-24-2012 11:26 PM
So I have talked to a few lenders and past their pre-qualify stage. Everything seems to look good to them my credit is around 650 660, My DTI ratio is below 44% and even have a down payment 8000 as I was looking to get a loan between 180,000 and 220,000. I currently make a auto payment around 500 and rent every month will be 600 unless until I am able to get a house and two secured cards that I pay off the balance on every month . I make 55,000 annually Serveral years ago I did have some blemishes in my credit and few years ago I have cleared and paid all delq.accounts on my credit reports giving me high 650's from all three Credit Bureaus from looking at the Fico Scores from when the lenders ran my credit.
From one lender I have been told since I have student loans this is what is causing me not to be approved. Hence my student loans are deferred and payment on those loans dont start until 2015 I have even offered to show the letter but it seems the lender really didnt bother or try to help.
From another lender it made it to the UW and got approved but with conditions to show reason of past credit and proof that it has been paid, I provided them with a formal explanation letter including the proof. This seem to go back and forth as I was ask for something else or the same thing I had already submitted as it seem like it was lost or something. Eventually after a whole waster two months I was told they was not able to approve my loan.
I have been renting a house for 3 years for 1500 a month pretty much a mortgage payment and I am going to move into a apt so I can save even more money as I really want to buy a house now
I guess my question is are there any suggestions that someone may have for me I taken all the suggestions from the lenders that could not help me which seem to increase my score more but cant seem to get a actual pre-approval so I can actually look at a house????
01-26-2012 06:55 AM
I will contact one of the local agents to see if they are able to answer this question for you.
Tom Varian
Client Care Specialist
ZipRealty, Inc
1.800.CALL.ZIP
01-26-2012 02:38 PM
James, it seems the student loans are the issue with the lenders you have dealt with so far. In your DTI ratio does that include your student loans?
I have some very good lenders I deal with and would be happy to put you in touch with them if you would like. Just give me a call or email.
Chris Thomson
972.345.5542
01-26-2012 08:09 PM
James,
It's possible that the particular bank or loan officer you were working with, did not have much flexibility in the rigid underwriting requirements that exist today. I can't tell for sure...but if you will call me at 214 207-5211, I'd like to give you the contact information for two lenders I work with often and highly recommend. If they work on your file and can't pre-approve you, I will be sure you have a clear understanding as to why, and how you might fix the problem.
David Mitchell, ZipRealty.
01-29-2012 08:29 AM
WOW! I hate to hear stories like that. The new regulations were designed to make lenders do more of a review upfront so this would not happen. However, there are still some lenders who collect info and don't take the time to ask questions/review or understand what the info you are providing will look like to the actual underwriter. I have a lender that is very straight forward AND if she has questions she goes ahead and gets your info upfront so you are basically ready to go into loan processing once you find the right home. Then closing is a breeze and quick too. Though all lenders have same FHA guidelines not all lenders take the time to do the work upfront and know what their underwriters are looking for. Knock on wood, this lender has never had a loan for my client not go through once she has issued a letter BUT she has told several clients I have sent to her why now is not the time and what exactly they need to do. So, even they have been happy and many have come back and bought.
Karen Mears
Prime Lending
as affiliate of Plains Capital Bank, Texas
214.535.3179
There are lots of other great lenders out there and working with a Realtor you should get the guidance you need to prevent many pitfalls. If you don't have one I would love to help you find your new home.
Rebecca Utley
02-22-2012 10:27 AM
Hi James,
I actually have someone who can assist you. Feel free to email me and I will forward you the lender's contact information.
02-28-2012 01:12 AM
i remember when the realtor would earn their money , and go out and get the loan and find the property. If a buyer has to do your work why use a realator/ Get you cash and find your house yourself and just go to a title company and keep realtors 3percent in your pocket. and pay tiltle company`s fee. which you have to pay anyway using a realtor.




