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Frequently Asked Questions I’m a self-employed electrician working on the Intel fab in Ohio — can I get a mortgage on my elevated fab income?
Frequently Asked Questions I work through GC relationships on Microsoft and Google data center projects — does that help my mortgage qualification? Yes. If your
Frequently Asked Questions I’m thinking of going from W-2 to self-employed as an electrician — how does that affect my mortgage options? Going self-employed creates
Frequently Asked Questions I’m a self-employed plumber whose income has grown significantly from data center work — how does that affect my mortgage options? Growing
Frequently Asked Questions I’m a self-employed plumber or electrician — what did Jensen Huang mean when he said trades workers are winning the AI era?
Frequently Asked Questions I’m a self-employed electrician — where do I start with building a DSCR rental portfolio? Start with your primary residence if you
Frequently Asked Questions What credit score do I need for a DSCR loan as a self-employed tradesperson? Most DSCR programs start at 620. Better program
Frequently Asked Questions What is a no-ratio DSCR loan and when does it make sense for me as a self-employed tradesperson? A no-ratio DSCR loan
Frequently Asked Questions Can I use a DSCR loan to buy a rental property in a different state from where I live? Yes. DSCR loans
Frequently Asked Questions I’m a self-employed electrician in Columbus working on Intel or data center projects — can I invest in rental property without income
