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Mortgage restriction: primary res turned rental

Started by mh330
over 15 years ago
Posts: 105
Member since: Oct 2006
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So i understand that interest rates for investment/rental properties tend to be higher than those for your primary residence. However, what's to stop someone for applying for a primary residence mortgage and then turning it into an investment property instead?
Response by GuardHillPotter
over 15 years ago
Posts: 8
Member since: May 2011

Nothing it has to make sence though for the underwriter and you do sign/apply that it will be your primary. After you do it once, it does become more difficult.

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Response by Kapt54
over 15 years ago
Posts: 17
Member since: Mar 2011

Restrictions in the mortgage that could cause the mortgage to technically be in default if the property changes from personal residece to investment. Then, the Lender would have the option to call the entire loan in.

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Response by mh330
over 15 years ago
Posts: 105
Member since: Oct 2006

So when people rent out their places for a few years, (either because they're living abroad for a while, or while they're trying to sell) technically the bank could at any point call the loan in?

Seems like renting happens all the time (in nyc).

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Response by mcbrawn1
over 15 years ago
Posts: 8
Member since: Mar 2010

nothing. However, most banks will check to see if you currently own a residence/ have a mortgage. If they find this to be true, they push you into a loan product not for primary residence owners.

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Response by Kapt54
over 15 years ago
Posts: 17
Member since: Mar 2011

Yes, technically. Of course, they have to be caught and the bank has to care. Most banks have enough issues with defaulting loans so they may not care as long as they are being paid--but the risk is still there.

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