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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

This income can be used to help you qualify, but it must be consistent and likely to continue. Lenders will typically average this “variable income” over the last two years. You’ll need to provide documentation like tax returns and pay stubs that detail these earnings.

Yes, you can sell your home while in a forbearance plan. The proceeds from the sale will be used to pay off your entire mortgage balance, including the forborne amount. It is critical to communicate with your servicer throughout the sales process to understand the exact pay-off amount.

The form is broken down into clear sections:
Loan Terms: Details like loan amount, interest rate, and monthly principal/interest.
Projected Payments: An estimate of your total monthly payment, including mortgage insurance and estimated escrow for taxes and insurance.
Closing Costs: A detailed table of all the costs you will pay at closing, separating lender fees from third-party fees.
Comparisons: Key metrics to help you compare loans, like the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and Total Interest Percentage (TIP).
Other Considerations: Information on assumptions, late payments, and servicing of the loan.

While you interact with your Broker, the Aggregator supports the process behind the scenes by ensuring the broker has access to efficient application lodgement systems, up-to-date lender policy manuals, and dedicated support lines to resolve any issues with lenders quickly, which ultimately benefits you.

APR allows you to compare loans from different lenders on a like-for-like basis. Because it includes both interest and fees, a loan with a slightly higher interest rate but lower fees could have a lower APR, making it the less expensive option overall.