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Posted on 7/21/25 at 7:30 pm
Posted by Nachomama
Member since Feb 2025
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Posted on 7/21/25 at 7:30 pm
Is it possible to get a mortgage if you are not employed, but can put 30-40% down? Have been living off an inheritance the past several months, and making money with covered call options and some light day trading. Credit score is probably around 700; had a 30 day late while my parent was in hospice. I know there are some mortgage brokers on this board, would love to get some advice.
Posted by masoncj
Atlanta
Member since Jun 2023
589 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 7:42 pm to
I don’t know the answer but personally I would not give you a loan in your current situation
Posted by TigersHuskers
Nebraska
Member since Oct 2014
14400 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 7:44 pm to
When I got my house like 6 years ago they wanted W2s,bank statements, pay stubs as well.
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 7:47 pm to
No. You must be able to show and prove sustainable income sufficient to qualify.
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
92404 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 7:51 pm to
Yes. Champions and Change are the companies

You need 18mnths reserves on top on the down payment
Posted by TigersHuskers
Nebraska
Member since Oct 2014
14400 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 7:54 pm to
quote:

SDVTiger


Are you a mortgage broker?
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
92404 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 8:06 pm to
quote:

Are you a mortgage broker?


Private equity / and Commerical
This post was edited on 7/21/25 at 8:10 pm
Posted by Fbohn1
Member since Jun 2009
315 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 8:13 pm to
quote:

Commerical


If you have any options for 7-plex refi (potnetial cash-out refi). It’s a 4-plex and 3-plex on the same property. Located in Texas.

Drop an email if this is something you’re capable of looking into - thanks.
This post was edited on 7/21/25 at 8:21 pm
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
92404 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 8:26 pm to
quote:

If you have any options for 7-plex refi (potnetial cash-out refi). It’s a 4-plex and 3-plex on the same property. Located in Texas.



Same parcel? We are really FL/CA/HI focused but i can try and find someone
Posted by SalE
At the beach
Member since Jan 2020
2880 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 8:27 pm to
Search
Posted by Fbohn1
Member since Jun 2009
315 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 8:34 pm to
Same Parcel. Although I’ve already spoke with the surveyor of record who would be willing to subdivide fir a reasonable fee.
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
92404 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 8:41 pm to
If you divide you could then do a Rental loan or the DSCR whic is easier than commercial

They also have DSCR up to 10 units with some of those guys

Search for that

75% cash out with over a 700 fico using the rents for income
Posted by TorchtheFlyingTiger
1st coast
Member since Jan 2008
2887 posts
Posted on 7/21/25 at 9:50 pm to
It's possible to qualify for a mortgage based on assets if they're accessible to fund the payments. No idea if options and day trading income could be used to qualify but really doubt a track record of trading for a few months would be any help. Is the inheritance sufficiently large to fund mortgage and living expenses for.next 30 years without working?
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71482 posts
Posted on 7/22/25 at 7:37 am to
quote:

Have been living off an inheritance the past several months, and making money with covered call options and some light day trading.


Please dont blow your inheritance when things go south and you lose a bunch...Are you planning on working again soon?
Posted by DarthRebel
Tier Five is Alive
Member since Feb 2013
24455 posts
Posted on 7/22/25 at 7:55 am to
Get a job
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49807 posts
Posted on 7/22/25 at 9:19 am to
Posted by Tiger Prawn
Member since Dec 2016
24912 posts
Posted on 7/22/25 at 10:38 am to
I'm on my 4th mortgage. Each time I've had to provide W-2's and/or my prior 2 years of tax returns (self employment) along with 2 or 3 months of bank statements. I think you'll have a hard time getting a traditional mortgage without proof of current, steady employment. You might be able to get a bond-for-deed type situation temporarily until you can qualify for a regular mortgage, but BFD would require either a seller willing/able to owner-finance the deal or a private investor.

quote:

making money with covered call options and some light day trading
Even with this, a regular bank is probably going to want 2 years of tax returns to count this as income and they'll average the 2 years
Posted by schexyoung
Deaf Valley
Member since May 2008
6628 posts
Posted on 7/22/25 at 2:01 pm to
Cash flow pays the loan, unless you have enough assets to pledge in safekeeping to mitigate the probability of default.
This post was edited on 7/22/25 at 2:04 pm
Posted by npt817
Prairieville, LA
Member since Sep 2010
1658 posts
Posted on 7/22/25 at 8:25 pm to
Just depends on how much you received from the inheritance and have in the bank. I have an option for a mortgage in that scenario called asset depletion.
Posted by 756
Member since Sep 2004
15715 posts
Posted on 7/23/25 at 6:31 am to
Do you have an llc? Set yourself up as self employed investor. Show income on quarterly basis.

There is a difference in playing in the market and serious investors..which are you?
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