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Minimum FICO of 620
No gift funds allowed.
No bankruptcy, forclosure, deed-in-lieu in last four years.
3 months reserves (monthly mortgage payment + property taxes + insurance)
Minimum FICO of 600
For FICO 600-640, six months of housing history required.
What is an ITIN Mortgage Loan?
It is a mortgage program that AsertaLoans offers to individuals who do not have a Social Security Number, but have an ITIN Number (Individual Taxpayer ID Number).
Who should get an ITIN Mortgage Loan?
An individual whose status is a Non-Permanent Resident Alien. If the individual is not a US Citizen, but their status is a Permanent Resident Alien (or they have a Green Card), then they should be eligible for an FHA Loan, which has a much lower down payment of 3.5%.
Benefits of an ITIN Mortgage Loan
Gives access to homeownership to those who don't qualify for a Social Security Number.
Lower rates than a Hard Money Loan.
Build credit with an ITIN Loan.
Disadvantages of an ITIN Mortgage Loan
Rates are higher than a Conventional or FHA mortgage, typically double.
Higher down payment (15-20%) than a Conventional or FHA (3.0-3.5%).
Very few lenders offer them.
What do I need to qualify for an ITIN Mortgage Loan?
The minimum documents to get started would be the following:
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo ID (example: Employment Authorization card).
Tax Returns for the last two years.
Pay Stubs for the last 30 days.
W2 tax statement for the last two years (if employed).
Bank Statements for the last two months (12 months if self-employed).
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