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What is an assumption?
An assumption is the process of a borrower transferring their property ownership to someone else. There are two different
types of assumptions, simple and qualifying. The transaction you are trying to accomplish determines which type of
assumption is applicable to your loan. Also, your Deed of Trust may prohibit a qualifying assumption.
A simple assumption is a transfer of mortgaged property from one or more persons to another. It is called "simple"
because this type of an assumption requires the signing of only a few documents to transfer "ownership" of the property
to someone else. An example of a simple assumption is the death or divorce of a co-borrower where the borrower wants
the co-borrowers name removed from the loan. In the case of a simple assumption, the "liability" of the mortgage
debt is not transferred. The remaining borrower is still responsible for repaying the balance of the loan.
A qualifying assumption involves the sale of the property and requires the buyer to qualify for the mortgage, just like
if they were applying for a new loan. A qualifying assumption transfers ownership and the "liability" for the repayment
of the loan to the buyer of the property. Most loans today, if assumable, are qualifying assumptions.
What is title insurance?
Title insurance provides the lender and the buyer if you purchase owner’s coverage with coverage for losses resulting
from specific title defects listed in the policy. In cases where land and property have changed hands over time, there
is always the possibility an error has occurred. If an error has occurred, someone else may have an interest in the
property, improvements may encroach on property lines or other similar problems may exist. In these scenarios, if you do
not have title insurance you could lose your investment in your home. Lenders require "lenders coverage" to protect
their investment and it only protects the lender. Owner’s coverage is optional and provides separate coverage for the
borrower.
What is the minimum down payment required in order to eliminate PMI?
Typically, on a primary residence, the minimum that you need to put down to eliminate PMI is 20%. If you are putting
less than this down, but wish to avoid PMI, we may have alternative products and pricing options.
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Mortgage Qualification Guidlines
1. If the government has established your student loan to be in default, it is possible that you are not found to be a qualified applicant for a mortgage loan. However, there are cases the disqualification may be waived provided that you have entered into your repayment negotiations to schedule for the student loan and you have made punctual payments again for the previous year.
2. You should pay any outstanding collection payments prior to filing you application for the mortgage loan.
3. If you are subject to cases that involve child support payments, your payments should be current and caught up. All court ordered judgments should have been paid up to date.
