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Financing Your Home >If You Are Self Employed

There's no question that it could be more difficult for you to get a mortgage loan if you are a free lance viola player than if you are a government accountant. Traditionally, lenders have been more cautious when evaluating loan applications of buyers who are self-employed than people who work for a regular salary.

However, if you are self-employed, there is no reason for you to shy away from applying for a home mortgage loan, especially if your earnings have been in the same field for at least two years. It is a good idea to meet with one or more loan officers before you begin your search. They will probably want to analyze your tax returns for the past 2 or 3 years, keeping in mind that many self employed people can look impoverished on paper, since you can write off some expenses that salaried individuals can not. Try to get pre-approval from the lender, and ask for a letter stating that you have pre-qualified for a loan which your real estate agent can attach to any offer you submit on a home. This will make you more attractive to the sellers.

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Q	What is a "jumbo mortgage"?
A	The term "jumbo mortgage" currently refers to a mortgage loan in excess of $359,650, although the threshold amount may change as the market fluctuates.
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Stephanie M. Benson, ABR, BRC, CRS, GRI and HHS
Latter & Blum Inc., Garden District Office
Licensed Realtor in Louisiana, USA
3001 General DeGaulle Highway
New Orleans, LA 70114
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As one of America's NUMBER1EXPERTS in real estate, my interest in New Orleans properties has led me to a successful profession in real estate . Both my vast experience with historic homes and my understanding of the needs of relocating families, allows me to bring a well-experienced perspective to both local and out-of-town buyers. Call me, your home specialist, in the Uptown Garden District, Westbank and Algiers Point properties.

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