2nd Home Loan With No 1st Home Loan?

2nd Home Loan With No 1st Home Loan?

Orange County, NY · Member since 2021 · 47 posts · 21 votes

Good Morning Everyone!

I was wondering if anyone could provide an answer to my question. Can you be approved for a 2nd home loan if you do not currently have a mortgage on a 1st home, or, are not currently on a deed (a/k/a renting atm)? If having a 1st mortgage, or, your name on a deed is a requirement, could your name be added to a deed to accommodate that requirement? I am having trouble finding any answers to this online so I figured I should go straight to the experts. Thanks so much for your time! It is always appreciated. 

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Contractor · Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2010 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
4y

Yes you can. Sounds like you are looking to buy a rental property or a vacation home? 

You do not need to own your primary residence in order to be qualified for a loan on a rental property or a vacation home.

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  • Contractor · Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2010 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    4y

    Yes you can. Sounds like you are looking to buy a rental property or a vacation home? 

    You do not need to own your primary residence in order to be qualified for a loan on a rental property or a vacation home.

  • Orange County, NY · Member since 2021 · 47 posts · 21 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Scott E.:

    Yes you can. Sounds like you are looking to buy a rental property or a vacation home? 

    You do not need to own your primary residence in order to be qualified for a loan on a rental property or a vacation home.


     Thanks Scott. Really appreciate you sharing your experience with me! 

  • Lender · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2022 · 22 posts · 14 votes
    4y

    Yep, this one is clean and easy. Simply put you can be a renter, have no other mortgages, and get yourself a rental property or vacation home with the correct financing on that home, ultimately utilizing the rental income to help offset your DTI. But you will have to get a full doc Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac conventional loan. DSCR wants you owning (or being spouse and living in an owned) primary residence.

  • Lender · Seattle, WA · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 899 votes
    4y

    @Adam Gonzalez yes - you can be approved for a 2nd home / vacation home  without owning your primary home  ...be aware that the pricing for a 2nd home loan is now higher than the pricing for a  primary home  ..begin the  pre approval process to get the details in place and your questions  answered  ( versus  searching on line  )  :)

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