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Minimum amount for Mortgage

Hello. Does anyone know what the mimimum amount is that a bank wants you to have in your bank acct when applying for a mortgage and how long does that amount need to have been in your account consistently?

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Typically, enough to cover the down payment and all closing costs associated with the loan (unless your loan officer tells you extra "reserves" are needed for your loan). It is also a good idea to have a cushion for inspections and a little left over as you will likely have a few expenses when you move in. You will want all the funds seasoned in your bank account for a full two months.

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dpeezy- Funds do not have to be seasoned if they are able to be sourced, correct? Ex. fund for down payment coming from paycheck 

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@Anonymous wrote:

Typically, enough to cover the down payment and all closing costs associated with the loan (unless your loan officer tells you extra "reserves" are needed for your loan). It is also a good idea to have a cushion for inspections and a little left over as you will likely have a few expenses when you move in. You will want all the funds seasoned in your bank account for a full two months.


That is correct Smiley Happy.

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