Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 2 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

7
Posts
4
Votes
Senai Gebrekristos
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
4
Votes |
7
Posts

First Time Home Buyer using Living Trust to Qualify for FHA Loan

Senai Gebrekristos
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
Posted

Hope someone can help give me some clarity on this! I'm a first time home buyer looking to buy a duplex in expensive LA county. I'm going through FHA and I have heard that you can use your living trust as proof of income (along with W2 income) to help qualify for a loan.

My question is, are all lenders familiar working with this type of income or is this a situation I take to a lender who is specifically experienced working with trust income. I guess I'm not sure how common this is and I know not all lenders are experienced with some nontypical forms of income. Thanks in advance!!

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

757
Posts
1,043
Votes
Julien Jeannot#4 House Hacking Contributor
  • CPA, Real Estate Broker & Investor
  • Seattle & Woodinville, WA
1,043
Votes |
757
Posts
Julien Jeannot#4 House Hacking Contributor
  • CPA, Real Estate Broker & Investor
  • Seattle & Woodinville, WA
Replied

I'd start calling lender and interviewing them.

Loading replies...