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It is recommended that when applying for bad credit home loans that you start by getting a copy of your credit report. Make sure there are no inaccuracies. If needed and you attempt to improve your credit rating before applying for a bad credit home loan, your odds of getting that loan improve greatly. See our article Fix Bad Credit to assist you in doing so. One of the first things a lending institution does is to check your credit report.
Be prepared for the necessary paperwork involved before you meet with a loan officer. This is a definite plus and will make the process go much quicker and smoother. The documentation you need includes:
- Copy of you W-2 from your employer(s)
- Proof of other income, such as disability payments, child support, etc.
- Documentation of all expense payments you are responsible for
You may have to provide more than just a W-2 from your employer if you fall under one of the following categories, in which case you will have to provide the lender with your tax returns for the past two years.
- If you are employed by a relative
- If you are self-employed
- If you work on commission
- If bonuses account for 25 percent or more of your income
- If you own two or more rental properties.
If you have been unemployed for more than 30 days, a lender will require an explanation as to why.
No matter what the initial results may be, negotiating for more favorable terms on bad credit home loans is certainly possible.
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