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Mortgage approval amount and almost paid off car payment

We are thinking about buying a new home. I have 6 months left on my carpayment (they are high, we financed short term with no interest). At what point will this not count towards my monthly expenses as it is almost paid off? I was told before (think it was 3 months) but I can't remember. Thanks! by jaime@shermanco.com from Kerrville, Texas. Feb 6th 2011 Reply


Rich Constantine (rconstantine)
#399 ranked lender in California - 79 contributions

We can already not include the car payment. Usually 5 months or less and we can exclude from the DTI debt to income ratio. Especially since it will take 30-90 days to find and close on on a home. What else can I do for you? We lend in all States.

Feb 6th 2011
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Patrick Bodine (pbodine)
#10 ranked lender in Minnesota - 25 contributions

If you have less than ten months to pay on an instalment loan we can exclude it from your debt to income ratio.Please dont hesitate to contact me with any other questions or for a mortgage quote.BNC National bank is a nationwide lender with competative rates and fees.Patrick Bodine SR.Mortgage Consultant 650 Douglas Drive North Golden Valley, MN 55422 Cell:651.248.0467 Office:612.305.2284 Fax:612.766.9884 Email:pbodine@bncnationalbank.com Website:www.bncnationalbank.com/minneapolis/pbodine

Feb 7th 2011
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Daniel Lotter (dnllotter)
#26 ranked lender in Colorado - 58 contributions

The minute you pay the car off it will not count towards your Debt To Ratio. If your buying in Colorado please look us up - Tri Star Funding, LLC or call me Daniel Lotter at 719-963-3002. You can check us out on the web at: www.tstarfunding.com - I will let you know exactly what you can qualify for and get you into your new home fast and easy. ThanksDaniel LotterTri Star Funding, LLC719-963-3002 cell719-877-489-8249 toll free

Feb 6th 2011
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mitch cannavino (mitch@amlsfl.com)
#103 ranked lender in Florida - 3 contributions

typically less than ten months left on a loan we can remove that debt from your debt to income ratios.

Feb 6th 2011
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Matt Baker NMLS#190779 (MattBaker)
#31 ranked lender in Arizona - 75 contributions

All main investors will not count the payment with less than 9 months left on an installment debt. Car loans are installment loans. as long as it is not a lease and it is a car loan you are fine to exclude from your debt ratio now.

Feb 7th 2011
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Patrick McCarthy (PatrickM)
#22 ranked lender in Ohio - 196 contributions

Hello. If the car payment is not a lease, then you do not have to count it in your debt ratio with 6 payments left. I highly urge you to get pre-qualified again and hook up with a reputable realtor to assist you in your property search. I can provide you with a reputable agent and the pre-qualification you need. Feel free to call me with any other questions you may have. Patrick McCarthy, Northpointe Bank, 866-901-3576.

Feb 7th 2011
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Jesse Stroup (jessestroup)
#4 ranked lender in Idaho - 593 contributions

I had this same issue with one of my clients and there and a and / or in the guidelines. usually if the car loan term has less then 12 months left the lender can exclude the payment from the ratio's. Now, here's the twist, if the payments are high the underwriter can required the car payment to be included in the debt ratio's. Ask your lender to take the issue straight to the underwriter for review. This one bite me.

Feb 22nd 2016
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Michael Diaz (sincityloandr)
#60 ranked lender in Nevada - 66 contributions

We no longer count installment loans against your ratios once you have 10 or less payments at closing. Some loan programs will allow you to go up to a 56% debt to income ratio.

Oct 3rd 2018
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