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Is it possible for me to get a home mortgage without 2 year's of employment history?

I'm looking for a mortgage, my father is willing to co-sign until I can refinance on my own. Can I still do this without 2 year's of history? I have just shy of that and can muster a 20% down payment as well. by bertox_219_611 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dec 20th 2011 Reply


Blake Kleckner (BlakeK)
#391 ranked lender in California - 261 contributions

If you're close to 2 years of employment with the same employer, you probably have a good chance of getting the loan as long as you can qualify for it in every other aspect. It may require a letter of explanation about your employment, which I write for my clients. Considering that your dad will cosign on the loan, and his financial condition is solid, your employment history may not be any problem at all. You don't need 20% down to get a loan. If you put less than 20% down you will have to pay mortgage insurance, but considering that you almost have that much the MI will not be very costly. It shoud cost you less than $100/mo. and will fall off once your home's loan-to-value ratio is 80% or less.

Dec 20th 2011
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Brian Allen (ballen)
#43 ranked lender in Maryland - 193 contributions

Is this your first employment out of college? if it is your ok and min down payment would be 3.5% for FHA or do conventional and put 20% down to avoid mortgage insurance, pops could provide a gift to help with clsoing if the seller dosent. I can be reached at ballen@accessnational.com or 888-354-3299.

Dec 20th 2011
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Bert Carpenter (BertCarpenter)
#37 ranked lender in Arizona - 2,431 contributions

There are many people that do not have two year's employment history and still qualify for a new mortgage. FHA loans favor someone like you and you do not need 20% down. FHA only requires 3.5% down. My best advice is to contact a local Mortgage Banker/Broker, rather than one of the big banks. Unlike a bank employee, who is most likely just an order taker, a Mortgage Broker/Banker is Trained, Tested and Licensed in all aspects of Mortgage Origination. He/She will have access to products of many lenders, not just those of one bank, and can properly guide you.

Dec 20th 2011
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Hello - with the 20% down payment and the cosigner you should be able to qualify for a loan if your debt to income ratios are in line and credit is goodIm in Tulsa if you woudl like to discuss dflannery@firstunitedbank.com

Dec 21st 2011
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Nick Moore (Nick_Moore001)
#8 ranked lender in Oklahoma - 6 contributions

HI-We can help with your situation and down payment requirements. Please call me at 918.682.9037.Sincerley,Nick Moorenick_moore@americaslenderonline.com

Dec 21st 2011
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Dustin McAlister (dmcali_109_270)
#32 ranked lender in Kansas - 40 contributions

You will typically need the full 2 years.

Dec 21st 2011
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