Non-Prime Home Loans in Grayslake Illinois

Smart Mortgage Centers offers alternative lending programs to help borrowers who may not meet general Agency financing guidelines.  
Grayslake, Illinois Non-Prime loans are also known as temporary or fixer loans for borrowers who are on their way to Prime but need a little help before they qualify. Non-Prime loans characteristically are made to borrowers who have had a past credit event or events in the form of Foreclosures, Bankruptcies, Short Sales, late payments, collections, charge-offs, etc. Additionally, a borrower seeking a Non-Prime loan can use alternative documentation to qualify, in form of bank statements, liquid assets, and other forms of income not typically accepted by government lending criteria. Non-Prime loans usually have increased rates of interest and costs for providing access to capital while providing the ability to participate in the economy and housing market. Non-Prime loans in Grayslake should only be looked at as a temporary solution to an immediate need.  

At Smart Mortgage Centers we realize not everyone has perfect credit and we understand life happens. Additionally, not everyone can document their income in the narrow definition that government loans allow. Smart Mortgage Centers allows borrowers with a rougher than usual credit history to qualify for loans with terms that are fair and meet government lending criteria for Ability-to-Repay and government fee limitations.  Find a , Illinois Non Prime Mortgage Broker Now.

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Grayslake Non-Prime Lending Programs

Grayslake Non-Prime Programs

  • Rates starting in the low 5’s
  • 1 day out of foreclosure, short sale, bankruptcy or deed-in-lieu
  • Loans up to $1 million
  • Credit scores down to 500
  • Up to 90% LTV
  • DTI up to 50% considered
  • Owner-occupied, 2nd homes, and investment properties
  • Non-warrantable condos considered
  • Jumbo loans down to 500 score
  • 5/1 ARM or 30-year fixed
  • No pre-payment penalty for owner-occ and 2nd homes
  • No active tradelines OK with housing history
  • SFRs, townhomes, condos, 2-4 units
  • Seller concessions to 6% (2% for investment)

Grayslake Bank Statement Programs

  • No tax returns required
  • 12 month personal bank statements
  • 24 month business bank statements
  • Loans up to $3 million
  • Credit scores down to 620
  • Rates starting in the low 5’s
  • Up to 90% LTV on Personal and Business
  • DTI up to 50% considered
  • Owner-occupied, 2nd homes and investment properties
  • 2 years seasoning for foreclosure, short sale, bankruptcy or deed-in-lieu
  • Non-warrantable condos considered
  • Jumbo loans down to 660 score
  • 5/1 ARM or 30-year fixed
  • No pre-payment penalty for owner-occ and 2nd homes
  • Seller concessions to 6% (2% for investment)
  • 2 year self-employed required

Grayslake Second Chance Program

  • Second Chance Program Highlights
  • Up To 80% Ltv
  • No Minimum Credit Score
  • Full Doc Only-43% DTI
  • Bankruptcy, Foreclosure And Short Sales Are Ok
  • Deferred Maintenance Is Acceptable On Purchases
  • Up To 7% Seller Help Allowed
  • Gift Funds Are Acceptable
  • Need 2 Months PITI Post-Closing
  • May Consider 1st Time Homebuyer With Larger Down Payment

Inherited Property Program

Losing a family member is difficult, but keeping a home in the family after a loss should not be.Whether you need funds for repairs, the buy out of another heir or cash out, we have a solution.

  • Up To 80% LTV & Up To 5 Year Term
  • No Minimum Credit Score
  • Future Value of Rental Income Considered
  • Bankruptcy, Foreclosure And Short Sales Are Ok
  • Deferred Maintenance Is Acceptable
  • Debt Consolidation Allowed
  • Rehab Money Escrow for Future Value to Sell Available
  • Refinancing of Reverse Mortgages Available

Grayslake Foreign National Partnership Program

General Requirements – Max LTV 75% Max Loan Amount $1,000,000 Qualify at 640 FICO score Designed for experienced investors. Income and employment are not verified. Documentation – Copies of the borrower’s passport and unexpired visa must be obtained The following visa types are accepted for foreign nationals: – B-1 and B-2, H-2 and H-3, I, J-1 and J-2, O-2, P-1 and P-2 Assets – NO Reserves required Funds for down payment and closing costs must be sourced or seasoned for 60 days – Must be in US depository for 30 days prior to closing Credit – 3 open accounts with a 2-year history Letters of reference allowed 2-year housing history can be used as tradeline **All documents must be translated by a certified translator

Grayslake ITIN Loans

Smart Mortgage Centers offers mortgages that are designed to help people who have a tax id number (ITIN) but no social security number. Program 1

  • Minimum Down Payment of 15% is Required
  • Use Tax Return or Bank Statements to Document Income
  • Most Property Types Accepted
  • Gift Funds Allowed
  • Quick Closings
  • Fixed Rate Mortgage with 15, 20, or 30 Year Term

Program 2

  • Purchase, Refinance, Investment Properties
  • 20% Down Payment (Gift allowed) Call for details
  • 2 Years Tax Returns
  • 2 Years W2 or 1099
  • 3 Months Bank Statements
  • Passport, ITIN Card, Drivers License

Grayslake is a village in Lake County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located in the Chicago metropolitan area, about 40 miles (64 km) north of Chicago’s downtown, 14 miles (23 km) west of Lake Michigan, and 15 miles (24 km) south of the Wisconsin border. The village’s population at the 2010 census was 20,957.[4]

Grayslake is home to the College of Lake County, Grayslake North High School, Grayslake Central High School, the University Center of Lake County and the Lake County Fairgrounds. There are tentative plans to develop a lifestyle shopping center on the previous location of the Lake County Fairgrounds.[5] At the south end of Grayslake, there are plans for a 640-acre (260 ha) development containing light industry, office space and residential space.[citation needed]