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Mortgages Have No Age Limit: Getting Approved at Any Stage of Life
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Did you know 5% of all new mortgages go to borrowers over 70? Tim Lucas and Craig Berry explain how seniors qualify for home loans, what legal protections ensure equal treatment, and how age is never a barrier when the numbers add up.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The law: The Equal Credit Opportunity Act bans age discrimination in lending—no one can be denied or discouraged because of age.
- How seniors qualify: Social Security, pensions, and retirement withdrawals all count as income, often without proving continuation.
- Special protections: Disability income can’t be questioned beyond official SSA letters, and tax-free income can be “grossed up” by 15–25% to boost qualifying power.
- What lenders check: The Ability to Repay rule still applies—your total payment typically must stay under 40–50% of verified income.
- Spotting discrimination: If you’re offered worse terms or discouraged from applying, those are red flags the CFPB takes seriously.
Read the full article:
https://www.mortgageresearch.com/articles/getting-a-mortgage-at-any-age/
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