Danny Salas

Strategies For Processing 2011’s Income Tax Returns

(Originally written for 2010 taxes, but still applicable and helpful!)

4506-T Form Processing Needs To Be Particular

Requirements for 2011 IRS Transcripts

When filling out an application package, you’ll notice a form called the 4506-T.  This form enables a lender to obtain an electronic print-out of the Federal 1040 Tax Returns that have been filed with the IRS.  If the tax returns provided do not match the computer’s electronic print-out, line-by-line, than the loan may not fund.

Why Buyers should physically take their 2011 Returns to the Local IRS Office

E-filing could be an eight to 12 week wait, before a buyer’s loan may fund.

What If The Print Out Is NOT Available Yet?

Generally speaking, if the electronic print out was not available, than you couldn’t use that year’s income, from the 1040’s.  If 2009 was not a particularly good year, and you need 2011’s income to make certain that your qualifying ratios work, for the home of your dreams…than there’s a dilema.  Answer:

For loans underwritten before April 15, 2011, if the borrower has filed their 2010 tax returns, and the tax transcripts are not yet available, the tax transcript request will be returned from the IRS and reflect “No Record Found”, the following must be provided:

• 2011 Tax Transcript showing “No record or return filed”; and,
• Copy of the 2011 Tax Return, and,
• For Salaried Borrowers: a 2009 and 2010 tax transcript, current paystub and 2011 W-2;
• For Self Employed Borrowers: a 2009 and 2010 transcript, and 2011 1040’s stamped received by local IRS office along with 2009 and 2010 tax returns.

Don’t worry about the transcripts.  Access Real Estate Lending’s Processing Team takes care of ordering and processing the forms, using the 4506-T form, through an IRS portal.

Common Scenario question:

Self Employed borrower has filed their 2011 returns (no transcripts available yet) and they need the 2011 income to qualify for the loan. (Yes) We can drop 2009 income and use 20010 and 2011 provided the 2011 increase is “reasonable.” In order to do this, we must have copies of 2010 tax returns STAMPED received by the local IRS office. Unfortunately the copy of Electronic filing of 2010 returns is not acceptable, a copy, of the 2011 returns, must be a stamped copy, from IRS office.

We will provide further direction the closer we get to April 15, 2012. At that time we can give guidance when borrowers are filing extensions and what will be required. This policy is subject to change as we receive direction from our investors.

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203(k) Loans – Turning Potential Dreams…Into Real Ones

Fix Your Home Into Your Dream

What Are 203(k) Loans?

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures loans that enable home buyers to finance 96.5% of acquisition costs PLUS the cost to renovate the home.  So, if you’re interested in buying a foreclosed property that has had the carpets removed, that doesn’t have a front door, or needs some nice fixing up, than this loan will enable you to do so.  And the escrow can close before any of the work starts!

Writing An Offer

You definitely want to write your offer to include the verbage, “seller is aware that buyer is obtaining an FHA 203(k) loan.”  This is important, as the seller, and Listing Agent, need to know that you understand that the property needs some rehabilitation attention, if it’s not included, than the seller may not take your offer seriously; as they know the property is dilapidated.

FHA’s 203(k) Loan Attention To Detail

You’ll definitely will want to get your ducks in a row, on this loan.  It’s not only important for you to have your documentation ready, but you’ll be working with a general contractor that needs to pay specific attention to details, as well.  One example is a general contractor’s insurance needs to be updated…almost always.  The renovation must start within 2 weeks of the escrow closing.  All of the work must be completed within six months.  So, if the general contractor’s insurance is set to expire in seven months, from your loan application date, you can see that this could be an issue.  Simple answers to these types of dilemmas, are exactly why you want to use a knowledgeable Mortgage Banker, like Access Real Estate Lending.

You Will Want To Be Very Organized

What You’ll Need

Click on this link, and it will take you to a list of everything you’ll need to gather, including what your general contractor will need to provide.

Real Estate Today Radio – December 10, 2010

 

 

Check out Danny Salas and Dan Henry (Steve Williams Realtor) on Real Estate Today Radio! 

Check out Danny Salas and Dan Henry (Steve Williams Realtor) on Real Estate Today Radio and hear why they both agree that it is best to act now instead of waiting for the market to bottom out.

 

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Real Estate Today RADIO – December 1

 
 
 

Check out Danny Salas on Real Estate Today RADIO, December 1, 2010 speaking about upcoming Fannie Mae changes.

Valuable for Homebuyers AND Real Estate Agents!

 

 

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