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Occupancy

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

Occupancy is how you plan to use a home. It can be your primary residence, a second home, or an investment. It shapes your loan terms.

What Occupancy means

A primary home earns the best rate and lowest down payment. A rental costs more and needs more down. Stating it honestly keeps your loan sound.

Florida example

A Florida buyer who will live in the home gets better terms. An investor buying a rental needs a larger down payment. We match your plan to the right loan.

What it means

Occupancy describes how you plan to use a home: as your primary residence, a second home, or an investment. It shapes your loan terms.

Primary homes get the best rates and lowest down payments.

Why it matters

Your occupancy decides your rate, down payment, and program options. Stating it honestly keeps your loan sound.

We match your occupancy to the right loan. Apply now and we will find your best terms.

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Official resources

Verify the details for your own situation against these government and agency sources: CFPB Owning a Home guide and HUD homebuyer resources.

Related Mortgage Terms

Origination FeeAn origination fee is a lender charge for processing and underwriting a mortgage, usually 0.5%–1% of the loan amount.Owner FinancingOwner financing is a sale in which the seller extends credit to the buyer directly, instead of a bank or mortgage lender.Owner-OccupiedOwner-occupied is a property classification meaning the borrower will live in the home as their primary residence.
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