Consumers think they have
a better chance of qualifying for a mortgage too.
Not exact matches
A
good credit score will improve your
chances of qualifying for a
mortgage loan, while a bad score could make it harder to
qualify.
That means many borrowers who didn't have enough equity in their homes to
qualify for a second
mortgage have a
better chance of being approved.
In general, homeowners who are over the age
of 62 with 50 - 55 % or more equity in their home have a
good chance of qualifying for a reverse
mortgage.
Normally, you'd think that any additional income would boost your
chances of a home refinance and
qualifying for the
best mortgage rates, but if the origin
of the money is anything other than your usual paycheck, you'll face additional scrutiny.
Each time you give more evidence
of a
good credit history, you increase the
chances that you can
qualify for a
mortgage or other large loans.
The lower your debt - ratio, the
better your
chances are
of qualifying for a
mortgage.
In general, homeowners who are over the age
of 62 with 50 - 55 % or more equity in their home have a
good chance of qualifying for a reverse
mortgage.
A
good credit score will improve your
chances of qualifying for a
mortgage loan, while a bad score could make it harder to
qualify.
Being able to make a sizeable down payment improves your
chances of qualifying for the
best mortgage rates.