Getting a loan for a primary mortgage but not moving in for 120 days

Getting a loan for a primary mortgage but not moving in for 120 days

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So we are looking at purchasing a home (new primary residence) but we will be leasing back to the current owner for 120-150 days as the current build they are working on is being finished.

I was told if I apply for a mortgage and disclose that it will not be my primary residence outside of 60 days from the point of contract that it will require a larger down payment and a higher interest rate. Is there any way to avoid this? Is it as simple as contract the new home with a move in date within 30 days, and write the lease back agreement with the current owners separately therefore leaving it still as a primary residence? 

Thanks for everyone's help. 

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  • Jay HurstBusiness Member
    Lender · Dallas, TX · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Quote from @Michael Kaminski:

    So we are looking at purchasing a home (new primary residence) but we will be leasing back to the current owner for 120-150 days as the current build they are working on is being finished.

    I was told if I apply for a mortgage and disclose that it will not be my primary residence outside of 60 days from the point of contract that it will require a larger down payment and a higher interest rate. Is there any way to avoid this? Is it as simple as contract the new home with a move in date within 30 days, and write the lease back agreement with the current owners separately therefore leaving it still as a primary residence? 

    Thanks for everyone's help. 

     @Michael Kaminski    There is no way around the requirement to move in within 60 days for a conventional loan and call it a primary residence to get the best rates.  so, as you suggest the best way to avoid this issue is just push the closing date back and have only a 60 leaseback. 

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