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Assets

Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker

Assets are the funds and property a borrower owns, such as bank balances, investments, and retirement accounts, used to qualify for a loan.

What Assets means

Lenders verify assets to confirm you have the down payment, closing costs, and required reserves. Large unexplained deposits must be sourced.

Florida example

A Florida applicant documents checking, savings, and a 401(k) to show enough for the down payment plus reserves. A recent $15,000 deposit needs a paper trail to prove it's not borrowed.

What assets are

Assets are the things you own that hold value, like cash, savings, retirement accounts, and property. Lenders review them to confirm you can cover the down payment and reserves.

Strong assets show you can handle costs beyond the loan.

Why they matter

Verified assets support your approval and prove you have funds to close. Some loans also want reserves left over.

We help you document assets the right way. Reach out and we will get your file ready to approve.

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