Bank Turndowns (Volume 3): What are some creative ways to qualify for a home mortgage loan?

Under the Dodd-Frank Act, mortgage lenders cannot extend a loan unless they first determine that the borrower will have a “reasonable ability to repay the loan.” 26 C.F.R. 1026.43(c)(1). Traditionally, large banks determine “ability to repay” based on a full checklist of documents from the borrower, including income tax returns, pay stubs, W-2s, and credit reports. However, many […]

Bank Turndowns (Volume 2): Was your business loan application denied?

You had grand plans to obtain a business loan, whether you were looking to expand your company, refinance your existing loan, meet operating expenses, make renovations, or undergo a management buyout. However, that all came to a crashing halt when your bank said, “No” to your loan application. You are disappointed, naturally, but do not fret, […]

Bank Turndowns (Volume 1): Was your home mortgage loan application denied?

Bank Turndowns (Volume 1): Was your home mortgage loan application denied?

You are disappointed that your bank rejected your home loan application, but this is a very common experience, especially in Florida. Indeed, based on the most recent data collected from thousands of lenders under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, of the top cities nationwide with the highest mortgage denial rates, the top four slots are taken […]