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Posted on February 6, 2010.
Revolving DebtAre charged off and closed credit cards still considered revolving debt when applying for a mortgage?

I ask because I was wondering, because they are more open, it would be resonable to assume that they are not renewable right? I would also like to know if charged and closed credit cards that do not receive the payments included in your debt ratio when you apply for a mortgage?

No they donot appear in your debt ratio when you apply for a mortgage. Before leaving for a mortgage to try to get a free quote, then compare and then see what is the best and then to one.
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I think you confuse the FICO score created by and ratios of debt that the bank uses when reviewing your application.

The bank wants to see your housing costs (PITI - principal, interest, taxes, insurance) does not exceed 25% (33% is usually a limit in special circumstances) of your gross income. In addition, they do not really want to see your total debt (including mortgages) exceeds 50% of your gross income. These ratios are designed so that after taxes on income, taking into account, you have more money, and while not "hard" limits, they are one of the criteria that may affect your interest rate and overall ability to obtain a loan.

The turning point comes in part the FICO score. FICO calculates part of your score based on the current debt from the line of credit available for revolving accounts only. This part can affect your score 30-50 points as the handrails on the credit line of less than 5% used the credit line of more than 50% used.

FICO scores installment payments separately, with good points from a strong emphasis on longevity (18-24 months or more is preferable) and NO missed payments.

The items charged off really hurt your score. Closed accounts with a balance, if the crime are probably a neutral factor.

only if there is still a balance

If there is still a balance due on the charts and it shows on your credit record, it is included in your ratio of debt to income.

It depends entirely on their age. Typically, underwriters seek only the accounts that were active during the last 24 months ... closed or not.

They can also take payment history into account, even if it's a load off, if the payments were made during this period. This is also true for revolving credit cards.

In a loan document, the new Fannie Mae guidelines allow underwriters to help borrowers keep open depreciation and collections of up to $ 5,000 .... as no one of them exceeds $ 1,000 ..... This means that the insurer will not require you to pay.

However, charge offs and collections open your score hit hard, while charge-offs and paid collections, sort of "close" the transaction, and it begins to add positive return.

If a trickle charge or collection appears this is not taken into account in your ratio of debt to income. However, all revolving credit cards with a positive, not ... b / c closing the account does not remove the obligation to pay-per-month, and, therefore, we take into account in.

The fact that the account is charged off is a negative element, and that's all they'll probably still watch.

Closed questions are OK as long as it shows "closed by consumer" and not "closed by creditor". Your FICO picks up on this point.

Credit cards will always be considered renewable regardless of their status.

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