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Suitability of a Mortgage Product for a Borrower, Lender or Investor - Examples (Supplied by Industry Members)

"What are examples of factors you consider for suitability of a mortgage product for a borrower, lender or investor?"
 
  1. The amount the borrower can afford for monthly mortgage payments.
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  2. If the customer can get out of the mortgage.
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  3. The ability to repay equity, depending on the property’s condition and location.
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  4. Length of the mortgage term, costs, and charges at time of renewal.
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  5. Risk tolerance of the borrower.
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  6. Does the client’s risk tolerance match a mortgage that does not have fixed payments?
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  7. Equity in the property.
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  8. The borrower's long-term and short-term goals.
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  9. Can the client service the debt?
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  10. Can the borrower make mortgage payments with his/her income?
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  11. Current mortgage rates and discounts that may not be in effect in the long-term.
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  12. Open and semi-open features of the mortgage, if the borrower will have more money in the future.
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  13. The borrower’s employment status and future plans.
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  14. Life circumstances.
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  15. Amount of the down payment, amount of equity in the property, and location of the property.
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  16. Job stability, loan to value exposure, whether the individual is a first time buyer or a seasoned borrower.
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  17. Type of industry the individual works in, the individual’s lifestyle and cash flow.
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  18. The borrower’s income, age and stage in life.
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  19. Risk tolerance and the rate of return needed by the investor/lender.
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  20. An investor needs a steady monthly cash flow in order to participate in a mortgage investment.
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  21. The investor’s net worth, experience in investing, income, goals and objectives.
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  22. The property type and location.
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  23. The purpose of the loan.