After filling out the HARP 2.0 application, I was laid off. Can I still qualify?

The answer to your question is: Does your current level if income support your debt load. If your current bank tells you no, don't give up. Work with a local Mortgage Banker/Broker instead. Certain banks have more restrictive requirements, called overlays" than others. A Mortgage Banker/Broker is going to have access to many more sources than your stuffy Big Bank. ~ Bert Carpenter, The LoansA2z team of NOVA Home Loans ~ NMLS 40586 ~ www.LoansA2z.com 888-889-9950

You should be okay as long as your new job is in the same line of work. Most likely they will have to qualify you with the new income and a letter from your new employer that your job is secure for the next year.

The new job must be in the same line of work and most lenders require you to work there for at least 3 months because 3 months is like the probation period. the lender will need to qualify you with the new income. I recommend going to a mortgage broker instead of a lender like BofA, Wellsfargo or Chase, since the mortgage broker work with multiple lenders. The mortgage broker can find you a lender that will fit your needs.

Debt to income ratio's are running to a max of 65%, so if job is similar and rest of file is solid then you should be fine

Both answers you got are great. speak to a mortgage broker and not a big bank. Good luck!