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Mortgage Affordability An important and sometimes challenging topic for those looking to buy is Mortgage Affordability: how much
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Mortgage Affordability An important and sometimes challenging topic for those looking to buy is Mortgage Affordability: how much
Prime Lenders:
For high-ratio mortgages, your Gross Debts Service (GDS) ratio needs to be within 39.0% and Total Debts Service (TDS) ratio within 44.0%. Your credit score should be over 680.
Alternate Lenders:
For conventional (20% or more down payment) mortgages, alternate (or called “B”) lenders offer more flexibility. Please let us guide you.
For Purchase
1. Good credit score (650 to 680+) for prime lenders.
2. Proof of down payment with a 90-day history.
3.Gross Debts Service (GDS) ratio within 39%, and Total Debts Service (TDS) ratio within 44.0%.
For Refinance or Switching Lenders
1. Some flexibility if dealing with credit unions, which could have no Stress Test.
2. Even more flexibility if dealing with alternate “B” lenders.
The key is to get you approved!
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Prime Lenders:
Purchase – 680 and above
Refinance – 650 and above
Switch – 650 and above
Alternate Lenders:
Can be a much lower credit score
Fixed Rate Mortgage:
Pros – Lock in the mortgage rate and monthly mortgage payments; no negative surprises.
Cons – Beware of a large penalty in breaking the mortgage; lacks flexibility.
Variable Rate Mortgage:
Pros – Good for self-employed homebuyers, you can cancel the mortgage anytime with limited penalty.
Cons – Not the best product in a high inflation with rising interest rates; significant increase in the monthly mortgage payment.