Are late payments allowed on a conventional mortgage? Housing history, seasoning, and exceptions. The 2 Mortgage Guys at Luminate Bank, nationwide.
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Sometimes. Conventional underwriting cares most about how recent the late payments are, which accounts were late, and whether there is a pattern. One older slip-up is very different from recent mortgage or installment lates.
Timing, account type, and frequency drive the decision more than a single late mark alone.
These scenarios often need seasoning, explanation, or an alternate loan path.
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