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Updated over 9 years ago on . Most recent reply

How to finance a rental ? "primary residence" rule enforced?
Situation: All of my assets are now liquid. Currently renting myself. Looking to buy a primary residence and 1-2 income properties.
Because rates are so low, I would like to conventionally finance (20% down) a rental property, because this is the opportunity that has presented itself first.
If I declare investment as such my rate is 4.5%
If I declare the investment as a primary residence my rate is 3.8%. Obviously, I'd like the lower rate.
Question:
What if I just take out a primary residence loan for a rental? Is this rule enforced? Will it become a problem if I try to take out another loan for my real primary residence?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes it is enforced, you'll have at least two loan reviews after you make the loan, review means audit. What you're suggesting is mortgage fraud!
After a year of occupancy you can rent, if you can show good reason, like the loss of a job, you may obtain an exception.
Messing with banks and mortgage fraud can be orange jump suit time! :)