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No Mortgage For Principal Residence In A New State

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Real Estate Agent with Sun Rise Real Estate

I was reminded yesterday of something that had happened to us when we moved to a new state.  It does not matter how high your credit score or how much money you have in the bank if you are moving to another state, maybe to retire, do not plan on getting a mortgage in the new state if you put on the application that it will be your new principal residence.  

Lenders look at income primarily from a job.  They do not care about most of the investment income or interest.

If you want to get a mortgage instead of using your savings or investments you may have to say you want to purchase a second home.  They may charge a little higher interest rate but with rates today that will still be a bargain.  

I plan to place this blog as an article on Retire Near Myrtle Beach.

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Renee L. Norton
Birmingham, AL

Thanks for sharing this valuable info!

Feb 25, 2010 07:15 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

What if you sold your home in your previous state? I am confused. When I moved to California, I bought a new principal residence. Does this apply only to South Carolina?

Feb 27, 2010 02:03 AM
Tanya Connie
Sun Rise Real Estate - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

I know it's something we don't think about but basically you can't move permanently to a new state and apply for a mortgage if you do not have a job or guaranteed income.

Mortgage companies do not accept investments or even cash in a savings account because you could loose or spend.  It doesn't make sense because how many people have a job that can't be lost.

Feb 27, 2010 11:39 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I agree you take a small hit on interest rate but right now with rates so low, there is still a bargain in there!

Feb 27, 2010 01:03 PM