Yes, you can have more than one mortgage. For most traditional lending institutions, the short answer is four. Generally, with good credit and a solid down payment, you should be able to finance up to four properties. There are even circumstances in which a lender may lend on more than four properties.
Keeping this in consideration, can I finance 2 homes at once?
Yes, it is possible to take several mortgages at once to finance multiple rental properties. However, the number of mortgages will depend on your mortgage lender and its restrictions. Some will let you take as many as is permitted and others will limit you based on your credit score and ability to cover payments.
Similarly, how many second homes can you have?
Can you have more than one second home? The short answer is yes. Despite the word “second” in the phrase, you may be able to consider a third, fourth, or fifth home as a “second home” for tax or financing purposes, as long as it meets the appropriate criteria.
What is a piggyback mortgage loan?
A “piggyback” second mortgage is a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) that is made at the same time as your main mortgage. Its purpose is to allow borrowers with low down payment savings to borrow additional money in order to qualify for a main mortgage without paying for private mortgage insurance.