have no down payment. Disabled. Is MH loan possible?

morganlwood · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 1 1.42 Dollars($)

My partner Dana (61) and I (46) are both living on Social Security Disability. We had to do a bankruptcy in 2005 (cleared in March) due to hospital costs. Both of us lost everything when Dana took ill, so we have no funds for a down-payment. Our Fico's are in the high 500's. We are loved by my landlord of ten years. Never been late. Can we get financed in any way with no down payment. We pay $800.00 rent now. We so much want to own. Can anyone help? Thanks, Morgan

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I have to know a lot more about your situation. What state are you in. Do you have any money in the bank at all. Do you have receipts for payment.
Before you do anything. Log onto optoutprescreen.com. The web site says it will not increase your credit score but it does. Is there a permanent foundation. Are you sitting on rented land or can you own the land also.
What year was the structure built. This will not be easy but I'm willing to try. "markgb7295@yahoo.com" Register at optoutprescreen.com and send me an e-mail with your contact information. What is the market value of this property and what will the loan size be.

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sara

Mark,

Does it really matter when the structure was built or whether it has a permanent foundation or not. The market value and the preferred loan size does matter. However, I think Morgan can still apply for a loan but don't you think it's better if he can first improve his score to some extent and then take out the loan. I'm just a bit concerned since it's not long since he's out of bankruptcy.

larry · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 3328 473.51 Dollars($)

Hi Morganlwood,

As social security disability is a source of your income security program, there is no reason for you to qualify for the loan. All you need is to submit your social security document as proof of your income. But the interest rate of the loan may be slightly higher as you are not in a position to make any down payments right now.

jenkin7 · Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Posts: 939 140.80 Dollars($)

Hello Morgan,

You have talked about your social security disability. Well, if you have Supplementary Security Income (SSI), then you may get a loan based on that. SSI is considered to be a stable source of income by the lenders for the disabled. The SSI can be then used as a qualifying income on different loans like the FHA loans.

Basically, Supplementary Security Income (SSI) is a federal program to provide income to those who are aged, disabled, or blind. The eligibility is dependent on the financial need and disability determination.

Hence, you do need to have a fair credit score along with a good debt to income ratio to avail any loan.

Caron

Hi Morgan,

I can feel for the situation you are in. But please do not worry much. Let's hope that things will get easy after some time.

I understand that you have a low FICO score and that will make it difficult for you to qualify for loans especially now that you are not able to make a suitable down payment. Now, what I feel is, you've waited for so long, so why not wait for one more year and check out if it's possible for you to get a Home Keeper for Home Purchase reverse mortgage. The eligibility for such a loan is that you should be 62 years of age. Such a loan is offered by Fannie Mae approved lenders.

The interest rate charged on the loan adjusts on a monthly basis is equal to the fixed spread above the current weekly average rate of one month secondary market CD rate. The weekly average rate or the index rate is published b y the Federal Reserve.

Good luck Smile

ezmortgageloanz · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:28 am Post subject:

In the absense of additional information, I would suggest that you investigate the use of a FHA loan coupled with a DPA (down payment assistance) grant.

FHA is particularly strong with SW/DW/TW MHs and allows for financing up to 97.75%.

Regards,

Scott Miller

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