Qualifying Considerations
When the borrower owns mortgaged real estate, the status of the property determines how the existing property's PITIA must be considered in qualifying for the new mortgage transaction. If the mortgaged property owned by the borrower is
- an existing investment property or a current principal residence converting to investment use, the borrower must be qualified in accordance with, but not limited to, the policies in topics B3-3.1-08, Rental Income, B3-4.1-01, Minimum Reserve Requirements, and, if applicable B2-2-03, Multiple Financed Properties for the Same Borrower;
- an existing second home or a current principal residence converting to a second home, the PITIA of the second home must also be counted as part of the borrower's recurring monthly debt obligations; or
- the borrower's current principal residence that is pending sale but will not close (with title transfer to the new owner) prior to the subject transaction, the lender must comply with the policies in B3-6-06, Qualifying Impact of Other Real Estate Owned.
In conjunction with the policies in this topic, the lender must also comply with the policies in B2-2-03, Multiple Financed Properties for the Same Borrower, B3-3.1-08, Rental Income, and B3-4.1-01, Minimum Reserve Requirements, as applicable.
For additional information, see B3-6-06, Qualifying Impact of Other Real Estate Owned.