Underwriting Rental Income for a Kentucky Mortgage Loan in 2014

Underwriting Rental Income.

 

Rental income can be used if all of the following conditions apply:

• The borrower has a two year history of managing rental properties as demonstrated by two years personal tax returns (1040’s) and schedule E.
• If the borrower wishes to qualify with rental income on the subject property in an investment transaction, they must provide evidence of rent loss insurance to cover six month’s rent in the event of a property vacancy.
• If the borrower owns a rental property that is not yet reflected on schedule E, they may use income from this property to qualify with a lease agreement. However, if the borrower does not have a two year demonstrated history of managing rental properties, this guideline is not valid. Also note, when a property is reflecting on the schedule E of the personal tax returns, lease agreements may not be used to determine qualifying income for any reason.

Once the gross rental income has been calculated from the schedule E of the tax returns OR using 75% of the monthly lease payment, you must deduct the monthly housing expense to determine net rental income. Net rental income is the final figure that is used to calculate the total debt ratio.

For example:

• Using a 24 month average of the calculated schedule E the underwriter has determined there is $300 monthly gross rental income.
• The underwriter then verifies the monthly PITI (principle, interest, taxes, and insurance) of $450 on the rental property. Note: If the rental property has a mortgage insurance or homeowners association dues expense, these amounts will be included in the PITI calculation.
• $300 gross rental income minus $450 monthly PITI nets a rental loss of $150. As a result, a $150 monthly liability is added to the total debt ratio.
This calculation is commonly referred to as “washing” the housing expenses on the property. Even though we still have a net loss that is included in the debt ratio, we were able to “wash” $300 of the $450 monthly PITI thereby improving our total debt ratios.

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Joel Lobb
Senior  Loan Officer

(NMLS#57916)
 
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
800 Stone Creek Pkwy, Ste 7,
Louisville, KY 40223
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Louisville Kentucky FHA Seller Contributions and Closing Costs

Louisville Kentucky FHA Seller contributions can make a big impact for a first time home buyer struggling to save the required 3.5% down payment let alone all other related fees. A seller who understands the benefit and has the ability to offer assistance could make the difference between purchasing a home now and continuing to rent.

Louisville Kentucky FHA Maximum Seller Contributions

Louisville Ky FHA guidelines allow the seller to contribute up to 6% of the sales price toward the buyers closing costs, discount points, and prepaids. The seller is also allowed to pay the upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) which is typically rolled into the cost of the loan.

Common FHA Closing Costs:

Below is a list of customary fees associated with an Kentucky FHA loan. This is only an example of costs the seller may pay on your behalf and does not include all allowable costs per Kentucky FHA guidelines. Make certain your lender provides you with an itemized list known as a Good Faith Estimate.

  • Origination fee – The maximum origination fee is 1 percent of your loan amount, or 2 percent of the loan amount if it’s a home equity conversion loan.
  • Appraisal fee to determine the value of the home
  • Costs associated with your mortgage credit report
  • Attorney’s fees, title search fees, title insurance – Attorney’s fees are not typical in Colorado, but title fees are and can range from $250 to $1,500 depending on the home’s location.
  • Prepaid interest – You will pay interest accrued between the closing date and the end of the month.
  • Upfront premium for your Kentucky FHA mortgage insurance. This will be 1.5 percent of the loan amount, but you may be able to roll it into your loan.
  • Escrow amounts for future taxes and insurance – You will be required to pay 1 year of homeowner’s insurance and a few months of your property taxes.
  • Discount points (if applicable)
  • Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)
  • Buy Downs (cost incurred for a permanent or temporary interest rate buy down)While the total amount of your closing costs might seem like a hefty price to pay, keep in mind what you’re getting in return:A home you can call your very own.

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Kentucky FHA Credit Score Requirements for 2014, Based on Lender Feedback

 

FHA Minimum FICO

 

 

 

FICO 620-639 will be allowed as long as the borrower has an Approve through DU . Manually underwritten loans will still be capped at a minimum FICO of 640.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joel Lobb is a Licensed Mortgage Originator: NMLS #57916. Key Financial Mortgage NMLS # 1800 is a licensed Mortgage Broker Company in the State of Kentucky

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