We will be first time home buyers and want to get a house before the end of the year to take advantage of the

Kayla Carruth
Home Buyer
76712

$8k rebate, but since I am a travel nurse, my husband hasn't had a job in the last 7 monts, will this hurt us when applying for a loan?

Answers (3)
Margaret T Hatc...
Agent
Montgomery County, TX

Kayka,
It depends on if you qualify on your income alone. Many nurses do. The house will be in your name but this is a comunity property state. You can add his name to the deed later.
Margaret

Sun Jun 7 2009, 08:52
Tom Burris
Mortgage Broker
or Lender

Dallas, TX

I don't see why being a travel nurse would hurt you.
Do you need his income to qualify for the loan?

Sun Jun 7 2009, 08:37
Bill Eckler-Flo...
Agent
Venice, FL
FIRST ANSWER

Kayla,

You might find the information on this "First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit" website helpful.
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/faq.php

Good luck

Sun Jun 7 2009, 04:19

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