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SouthLA_trojan
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I've identified a 4 unit multifamily.  Two units are occupied.  I plan to live in one of the unoccupied units so it will be owner occupied.  When applying for a loan would the income from the current occupied units be considered when qualifying for the loan?
Kudos!
11-05-2009 02:55 PM
 

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LoansbyJW
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If Conventional, the rental income won't be counted unless you have a history of prior investment property management.

 

If FHA, the income will likely be counted, but per HUD:

 

"3-4 units must be self-sufficient

 

  • Maximum mortgage is limited so that the ratio of the monthly mortgage payment, divided by the monthly net rental income, does not exceed 100%"

 

Which means you have to live in one, as you noted, the remaining units must be "self sufficient" and your down payment might have to be increased depending on the cash flow.

 

Thanks for reading,

 

LoansbyJW

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11-05-2009 08:16 PM
 

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