A person’s credit score can be impacted by various debts, including credit card debt, vehicle loans, and other types of loans. This can affect the interest rate they can get on a mortgage or even whether they qualify for one.
Interested home buyers who have a lot of debt may be limited in the amount of mortgage they may get. Likewise, those who pay off debt too close to the date of application may have further difficulties obtaining a mortgage due to swings in their credit score.
Banks and lenders pay attention to your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, which is calculated by dividing your monthly debt by your gross (pre-tax) income; hence, you should know a few things before applying for a mortgage.
Here, we will discuss how to reduce your debt before a mortgage.
DEBT-TO-INCOME RATIO
Even with a future mortgage payment included, a home buyer’s debt-to-income ratio cannot exceed 43%.
Paying down debt may be necessary for those too financially strapped to get a mortgage loan. Another consideration is that a buyer who wants to qualify for a more costly property but has a greater debt-to-income ratio than what’s allowed may have to pay off some debt first.
WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR DEBT
Eliminate any outstanding credit card debt
That may seem self-evident, but knowing how far down to pay these bills is helpful.
Paying down your debts to zero may not be as difficult as one thinks, as lenders like to see some credit activity. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a good thing. Credit lines should be no more than one-third of total debt. A lump sum or further monthly payments are both options for resolving this.
Pay off your installment loan in less than ten months
Most lending programs ignore installment debt if it is less than a year old. Your credit score will not include car payments less than ten months old. An excellent illustration is a loan for a car.
In terms of automotive loans, you’ll need to complete additional documentation if you have less than ten months left on your lease. When the ten-month lease ends, you’ll have to return the vehicle to the dealership or get a new installment loan to replace the lease. Lenders know this.
Remember to lower your debt-to-income ratio
Completing your loan application is possible, as long as the lender recommends it. It will reduce your monthly credit payments if your lender allows this while your loan is in progress.
Make sure you have the necessary papers to prove that you have enough verifiable assets to pay off the debt and yet have money left over to use as cash reserves.
After the loan is closed, the money in the cash reserves must remain untouched
Lenders want to ensure you have some money left over when the dust settles. In most cases, six months’ worth of monthly payments is sufficient to satisfy a reserve obligation.
In summary, before and after you apply, your loan officer can assist you through the steps of debt reduction.
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