How The Self Employed Can Apply For A Home Mortgage

By Chris Channing

The dream job: owning your own business or being self employed in some shape or form. The advantages are vast, but among the reasons this job status is over hyped is the fact loans can be hard to get approved for. That isn't to say it is not possible to get a loan, but you will have to work harder than the average consumer.

Lenders like to see an income that is going to be long term. The reasoning behind this is that you will have a job in the future, throughout the course of the loan. Without steady work to show, you will find it hard to get approved. Having a long term contract agreement with clients or partners is the best way to show that your employment isn't flimsy or temporary.

Not only should your income appear to be able to sustain itself in the future, but you should already have at least 2 years under your belt in experience. This two year mark is considered standard, as it is usually able to show lenders that you can make a verifiable income, as you can prove it with tax return receipts. You can bypass this in some cases, but only seldom.

Accountants are armed with the knowledge of getting a business out of an unorganized rut, and instead get it running to show off to lenders how responsible the business really is. And as it stands today, responsibility, organization, and proof of income and business model come first in determining whether or not a home mortgage loan lender can trust a borrower.

It takes time to build a good credit line. Since you will be building credit for at least a year or two to get in the green, you should open up a business account immediately if you have not done so. A business account acts as a new line of credit, which lenders will look at to help determine whether or not you are worthy of a loan. Business accounts also offers you organization, as a matter of personal benefit.

Often times you will be alone in your struggle of building a business from scratch. Some forms of business models will help you get a loan- such as a partnership or establishing a corporation. A sole proprietorship doesn't always look the best to lenders, who know that "two heads are better than one" in a sense, and that businesses tend to succeed more when there are more people involved.

In Conclusion

If you find that you are still having a problem finding a lender, you can always find a guarantor to verify you are credible. If you happen to be married, you can also sign on with a mortgage loan in your spouse's name. Don't give up if you get denied once or twice! - 31387

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