Qualifying for a home mortgage loan is significantly more challenging than ever before. Subprime lenders approved too many mortgage loans to buyers financially unqualified to repay the debt. Careless lending practices led to a massive influx of foreclosures.
In order for homeowners to obtain home mortgage approval through traditional lenders today, they must possess a nearly perfect credit score, consistently pay bills on time, and have a solid record of employment. While this can be wearisome to borrowers with average or poor credit, alternative options exist for obtaining home loan approval.
One popular alternative is seller carry back mortgages. This type of financing involves the seller acting as the lender. Sellers can carry all or part of the purchase price. Buyers enter into a legal contract which outlines details of the transaction.
Seller carry back financing gives buyers time to clear negative credit marks or establish credit. Contracts generally last between two and five years. Once the contract expires, buyers obtain financing through a conventional mortgage lender. Continue reading ‘Home Mortgage Qualification and Alternative Financing Tips’ »