It may make sense when…
- Your business cash flow is strong but write-offs keep your taxable income low
- You have a meaningful down payment or home equity
- A time-sensitive purchase or debt situation can't wait
- There's a realistic plan to move to a traditional lender at renewal
It may be better to wait and restructure when…
- You're close to qualifying traditionally and one stronger tax year could get you there
- Your credit needs a few months of cleanup
- The added costs outweigh the benefit of acting now
- The payment would stretch your budget
Talk to your accountant about how declaring more income affects your taxes. If an alternative mortgage isn't the right fit right now, you'll be told so.
