House given to us free & clear, how do we go about getting a home equity loan?
Wednesday, 16. June 2010
My grandparents are giving us their 2nd residence home. No money owed on it, title will be ours next week. Here’s my question: we want to pay off some debt & do home improvements, but I am concerned about the seasoning clause. What banks/lenders offer home equity loans without a seasoning clause? Since there is no purchase amount, will they go by the appraised value in this case? Thanks in advance.
loanmasterone Says:
I hope you and your grand parents are using a local title company for this transfer from your grand parents to you. Going through a title company could prevent potential legal problems in the future.
Some banks will allow you to immediately borrow against the value of the home. Some require you to borrow only after ownership has been 6 months or more. I think this might be a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac requirement. Non Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan products might not require this waiting period.
You might call your local bank that you bank with to find out their requirements. You might also consider a local mortgage banker/broker to accomplish this as they would have access to many lender that might be available to you.
I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.
"FIGHT ON"
I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.
"FIGHT ON"
realtor.sailor Says:
Length of ownership should not be an issue. A loan will be based on the appraised value. I suggest you start with a local bank.
realtor.sailor
golferwhoworks Says:
yes after 6 months months ownership.
Judy Says:
You could probably get up to 70% of appraised value in a heloc depending on your credit and your ability to pay back.
There is no cost for going to the bank and asking questions on this.
Make an appointment first.
One thing:
Talk to your grandparents and make sure that this will be ok with them.
You may be hurting their feelings by you making a loan for the house they have kindly given to you.
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KL Says:
If you wanted a regular mortgage you would have to wait until you’ve owned it for 6 months but HELOC’s are different. These are going to vary by bank since they’re normally held in house. All you can do is start calling around. An appraisal will need to be ordered and used for the value.
Kwikflips Says:
first you will need an appraisal for a property value assesment– find out through area comparables –what your home is worth compared to homes in the area with similar amenities– if you get the home free and clear then all you need to know is how much it is worth so you could take out a loan against the property– and yes you may be required to maintain ownership for at least 6 months before a bank will approve this type of transaction.