Investment property equity extraction
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
A pre-qualification is a preliminary, informal assessment based on information you provide, giving you a rough estimate of what you might borrow. A pre-approval is a more in-depth process where the lender verifies your financial information and performs a credit check, resulting in a conditional commitment for a specific loan amount, which makes you a stronger buyer.
Your DTI ratio is a key factor lenders use to assess your ability to manage monthly payments. Most lenders prefer a DTI below 43%, though some may allow up to 50% with strong compensating factors. To calculate it, divide your total monthly debt payments by your gross monthly income.
You will typically need to provide:
Proof of income: Recent pay stubs, W-2s from the past two years, and tax returns.
Proof of assets: Bank and investment account statements.
Identification: A government-issued ID, like a driver’s license or passport.
Credit authorization: Lenders will pull your credit report with your permission.
Proof of income: Recent pay stubs, W-2s from the past two years, and tax returns.
Proof of assets: Bank and investment account statements.
Identification: A government-issued ID, like a driver’s license or passport.
Credit authorization: Lenders will pull your credit report with your permission.
Whether you should buy points depends on your individual circumstances and goals. Consider paying points if:
You have extra cash available for closing costs.
You plan to stay in the home long enough to “break even” (the point where your monthly savings exceed the cost of the points).
You prefer long-term savings over short-term cash flow.
You have extra cash available for closing costs.
You plan to stay in the home long enough to “break even” (the point where your monthly savings exceed the cost of the points).
You prefer long-term savings over short-term cash flow.
Yes, ARMs have built-in consumer protections called caps.
Periodic Cap: Limits how much your interest rate can increase from one adjustment period to the next (e.g., no more than 2% per year).
Lifetime Cap: Limits how much your interest rate can increase over the entire life of the loan from the initial rate (e.g., no more than 5% over the initial rate).
Periodic Cap: Limits how much your interest rate can increase from one adjustment period to the next (e.g., no more than 2% per year).
Lifetime Cap: Limits how much your interest rate can increase over the entire life of the loan from the initial rate (e.g., no more than 5% over the initial rate).
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