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linz3112 Aug 18th 2009 1:11 am

Getting a mortgage
 
In Alberta i know that most mortgage companies do not tend to take Part time wages into account when calculating how much you can get for a mortgage -does anyone know if this is same in BC?
When we first get to BC we will rent but would like to buy asap. I will only be able to work part time due to Childcare. Does this mean we will have to reply on Hubbys wages alone for the mortgage??

Thanks

Butch Cassidy Aug 18th 2009 2:13 am

Re: Getting a mortgage
 

Originally Posted by linz3112 (Post 7853492)
In Alberta i know that most mortgage companies do not tend to take Part time wages into account when calculating how much you can get for a mortgage -does anyone know if this is same in BC?
When we first get to BC we will rent but would like to buy asap. I will only be able to work part time due to Childcare. Does this mean we will have to reply on Hubbys wages alone for the mortgage??

Thanks

Since when????

linz3112 Aug 18th 2009 2:38 am

Re: Getting a mortgage
 

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7853668)
Since when????

This is what i have been told by a realtor in Alberta when researching.
You know something different? please tell....

Aviator Aug 18th 2009 2:48 am

Re: Getting a mortgage
 
Maybe you'd be better off talking to a mortgage broker or bank rather than a house seller.

linz3112 Aug 18th 2009 2:50 am

Re: Getting a mortgage
 

Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 7853757)
Maybe you'd be better off talking to a mortgage broker or bank rather than a house seller.

Fair point, do the realtors know nothing about mortgages then? Surely they have an idea as they work alongside brokers etc don't they?

Butch Cassidy Aug 18th 2009 3:47 am

Re: Getting a mortgage
 

Originally Posted by linz3112 (Post 7853737)
This is what i have been told by a realtor in Alberta when researching.
You know something different? please tell....

The 'brokers' I use (actually attached to Banks) will qualify anyone who has sufficient REGULAR income (ie NOT temporary) from any source.
CMHC at my last seminar with them will also accept any REGULAR and GUARANTEED income from any world wide source


Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 7853757)
Maybe you'd be better off talking to a mortgage broker or bank rather than a house seller.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:


Originally Posted by linz3112 (Post 7853764)
Fair point, do the realtors know nothing about mortgages then? Surely they have an idea as they work alongside brokers etc don't they?

Some do, others talk outta their arses (a bit like the general public really)

Auld Yin Aug 18th 2009 4:19 am

Re: Getting a mortgage
 
There is absolutely no reason why a lender would not accept confirmable part-time employment income, provided the employment is not temporary or casual in nature.
I think the thread poster has been told a porker.

linz3112 Aug 18th 2009 4:23 am

Re: Getting a mortgage
 

Originally Posted by Auld Yin (Post 7854030)
There is absolutely no reason why a lender would not accept confirmable part-time employment income, provided the employment is not temporary or casual in nature.
I think the thread poster has been told a porker.

Forget my entire thread - i have just called the realtor that i have spoken to in the past and it seems i have completely misunderstood the info given. It would seem that it is as above and it may be difficult if you have only temp part time work.

You are all correct - i bow to you!

:D

Thanks

christmasoompa Aug 18th 2009 4:47 am

Re: Getting a mortgage
 
Am closing this thread at OP's request. :)


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