If i were to move to another state and try to purchase a duplex that i would use as a primary residence, would a bank approve even if i only have the down payment and 6 months cash reserves? No job in place yet.
Real Estate Agent · NH & MA · Member since 2021 · 457 posts · 291 votes
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I'd agree with @Lorenzo Prieto here. If you can get an offer letter showing how much you will be making once you move that is usually enough to get you moving forward, but to only have a down payment I don't know of any conventional lenders that would be able to get a loan approved that way.
Although you have down payment and reserves conventional lenders will need to see the ability to repay the loan. Most times we can move forward with a preapproval letter if you have at least a job offer letter and will have one set of paystubs before closing date. Will you be finding a job in the same line of work? Feel free to reach out directly if you have specific questions.
Real Estate Agent · NH & MA · Member since 2021 · 457 posts · 291 votes
4y
I'd agree with @Lorenzo Prieto here. If you can get an offer letter showing how much you will be making once you move that is usually enough to get you moving forward, but to only have a down payment I don't know of any conventional lenders that would be able to get a loan approved that way.
Investor · Member since 2021 · 157 posts · 218 votes
4y
Hi Shivani! I have househacked without having a job before and got my loan to go through underwriting just fine. Happy to connect and share what worked for me
Although you have down payment and reserves conventional lenders will need to see the ability to repay the loan. Most times we can move forward with a preapproval letter if you have at least a job offer letter and will have one set of paystubs before closing date. Will you be finding a job in the same line of work? Feel free to reach out directly if you have specific questions.
This was super helpful! I will actually be able to stay in the same line of work and definitely would because it helps with approval.
Hi Shivani! I have househacked without having a job before and got my loan to go through underwriting just fine. Happy to connect and share what worked for me