Doctor loans are great for several reasons. In many situations they can remove the need for a down payment, they don’t require mortgage insurance, and yet they still offer great rates on both fixed and adjustable rate mortgages. There are key pieces of the puzzle though that can help make or break a deal: stable … Read more…
First-time homebuyers are flocking to the housing market in greater numbers than any time in the last few years. Renters who are ready and willing to buy are now realizing that they are also able to as well. Many first-time buyers are Millennials (born between 1981 – 1997). What if I wait until next year … Read more…
Your school debt plays a factor when considering your mortgage options: You’ve been in school in some shape or form for the better part of the last 20 years, and unless your one of the fortunate few, you’ve no doubt accumulated a substantial student loan debt. And now that you’re done with school and ready … Read more…
Though many Doctor Loan programs allow for a small down payment, the guidelines concerning where the funds are derived from, can be complicated. If the lender requires 5% of the purchase price be from your own funds, one must be well prepared. Checking, savings, investment accounts, etc. are typically the source of funds. Great, … Read more…
Down Payment Options: Where Can The Funds Come From? Over the last several years the approval process for loans has tightened up along with higher credit score and down payment requirements. Fortunately, this past year has seen some loosening of loan requirements, enabling more buyers to gain approval. This is stimulating the housing market. Instead … Read more…
Some experts are advising that first time and move-up buyers wait until they save up 20% before they move forward with their decision to purchase a home. One of the main reasons they suggest waiting is that a buyer must purchase private mortgage insurance if they have less than the 20%. That increases the monthly payment … Read more…
2015 Match Day is Here. Are you ready? Anticipation is reaching peak levels with the NRMP Main Residency Match happening this Today. Yes, March 20th is upon us. For most, this day can’t come soon enough. Today, many received an email alleviating the fear of matching. Now the anxiety almost becomes greater. Will I get my first … Read more…
What is the motivation for the bank to offer a Doctor this type of loan? Physician loans, also referred to as doctor loans, present a unique set of circumstances for lenders because new doctors do not have any work history and usually have a significant amount of student loan debt. This situation will typically prevent … Read more…
Qualifying for a Doctor Loan: Medical School Loan Deferment (Waiving medical school loans from your qualifying debt to income ratio when qualifying for a Doctor Mortgage) This topic of discussion often comes up because many physician lenders simply advertise “medical school loans not counted in debt ratios”. Once you contact the lender you will realize … Read more…
Length of Time Since Residency: Things to consider when selecting a lender Some physician mortgage lenders place a limit on the length of time that you have been out of residency. Other lenders have no restricts whatsoever on length of time since residency. If it has been over 10 years since you have graduated medical school, make sure to … Read more…