Rancho Serenidad

Criteria

Qualifying Criteria

Welcome to our community! Here are the current criteria for purchasing a home with us. These guidelines are designed to ensure you find the perfect fit for your new home.

Purchasing Criteria

Credit Score 550-574:

Down Payment: 15%

Housing Debt-to-Income Ratio (HDTI): 37%

Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI): 50%

Credit Score 575-624:

Down Payment: 10%

Housing Debt-to-Income Ratio (HDTI): 37%

Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI): 50%

Credit Score 625 or Above:

Down Payment: 5%

Housing Debt-to-Income Ratio (HDTI): 37%

Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI): 50%

 

Min. Household Income:

Recommended combined income of $55,000+ 

 

Background Screening:

Required for all applicants.

 

Note: These criteria are current as of April 1, 2024, and are subject to change without prior notice.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact us. We're here to assist you in finding your home in our community!

 


How It Works

The home-buying process in our community is straightforward and efficient. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Submit Applications:

Complete and submit the community application.

Complete and submit the lender application (if planning to finance your home).

2. Application Review:

Community will analyze your background screening to determine eligibility for the community.

* If you are not financing your home the community will analyze your income and debts to determine ability to pay your site lease. 

Lenders will analyze your income and debts based on your full application to determine eligibility for the home you wish to purchase.

3. Timeline:

The time from start to finish depends on the promptness of document submission. The process can be completed in as little as 4-7 days depending on purchase and financing arrangements.

 


Document Checklists

 

Community Required:

Signed Purchase Agreement/Sales Contract

Completed community application

Government-Issued ID

Prior year W-2

Most Recent 30 Days of Pay Stubs

 

Third-Party Financing Required:

 

For W-2 Wage Earners

Most Recent 30 Days of Pay Stubs

Government-Issued ID

Social Security Card or ITIN Number

Prior 2-years W-2's

Prior 2-months of Bank Statements (proof of down payment funds)

 

For 1099 Contractors/Self-Employed

Government-Issued ID

Social Security Card or ITIN Number

Prior 2-years 1099’s

Prior 2-years Tax Returns

Prior 2-months of Bank Statements (proof of down payment funds)

 

For Retired/Disability/Other Income

Government-Issued ID

Social Security Card or ITIN Number

Social Security Award Letter

Pension Award Letter

Any Document Stating Monthly Income Earned

Prior 2-months of Bank Statements (proof of down payment funds)

Prior 2-months Bank Statements to Show Proof of Income Earned

 

*Additional documents may be needed based on what is provided.

 

Please Note: These criteria are current as of 4/1/2024. They are subject to change without prior notice.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to contact us. 

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