Mortgage Glossary
Owner-Occupied
Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker
Owner-occupied is a property classification meaning the borrower will live in the home as their primary residence.
What Owner-Occupied means
Owner-occupied loans get the best rates, lowest down payments, and widest program access because they carry the least default risk. Claiming occupancy you don't intend is mortgage fraud.
Florida example
A Florida buyer financing a home they'll live in qualifies for 3.5% down FHA pricing, while the same person buying a rental needs 15–25% down and a higher rate on an investment loan.
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