Residential Homes

This message is more towards John Strange, the FHA and VA STREAMLINE REFINANCE expert. Can you please explain how FHA and STREAMLINE REFINANCE loans work

I am a recent graduate 150k student loan debt, cc $11k car loan $450 a month. New job offer $53K starts 9/1. I did not work while in graduate school. My husband worked same job since 5/18. But income was significantly reduced last year( received unemployment) now he works 30-50 hours a week with mostly overtime and double time. His Ch 7 was discharged 7/19. Our middle scores are around 658-660. His hourly rate is 26 but his pay is more overtime and double time. he has small credit rebuilder cards of less than 1000 limits across all 3 reports. his income is around $60k, We are first time homebuyers Can he buy a home for $100k or less rent rooms out $850×3, and I do the same and use that to qualify for a home around $490K. We lived on savings this last year and are down to our last $5k we would each buy a home without any first time assistance programs that have a occupancy requirement. Once rented we would use our income and rental income to build savings to about 15k. And we want new construction and will finance our cc. Is this possible?

Which property will be better for me ready to move in or under construction?

Primary owner-occupant homes, also known simply as owner-occupied homes or primary residences, refer to residential properties that are primarily occupied by the owner of the property as their primary place of residence. These are homes where the owner lives and resides, as opposed to properties that are primarily used for rental or investment purposes.

Key characteristics of primary owner-occupant homes include:

1. Residence of the Owner: The owner of the property lives in the home as their primary place of residence. It’s where they reside on a day-to-day basis.

2. Personal Use: The property is used for personal and family purposes rather than being rented out to generate rental income.

3. Potential Tax Benefits: In many countries, primary owner-occupant homes may qualify for certain tax benefits or exemptions, such as property tax reductions or capital gains tax exclusions when selling the property.

4. Mortgage Considerations: When financing the purchase of a primary residence with a mortgage, there may be different lending terms, interest rates, and down payment requirements compared to investment properties.

5. Homeowner’s Insurance: Homeowner’s insurance policies are typically used to protect primary owner-occupant homes and their contents.

6. Homestead Exemption: Some jurisdictions offer homestead exemptions, which can provide property tax relief or protection from creditors for primary residences.

It’s important to distinguish primary owner-occupant homes from investment properties, vacation homes, or rental properties. These other types of properties are typically acquired with the primary goal of generating rental income or capital appreciation, whereas primary owner-occupant homes are meant for the owner’s personal use and enjoyment.

I’m considering buying a home this year. I’ve heard from different sources, that I should wait to buy, once the market crashes, or to save my money by renting. Any advice would be very helpful.

If you are buying a new construction home, how are property taxes on new construction homes calculated by mortgage lenders.

Every mortgage lender are giving me the same story for being late 120 days on a past mortgage loan payment in the past 24 months. Mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, loan officers from banks and credit unions all say any mortgage that has been late 120 days or more is considered a foreclosure. Most lender consider a borrower with a 120 day late on a home loan the same as a foreclosure.