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Our Lease Option Process — a clear, step-by-step path from pre-qualification to moving into your future home.

Lease Option Process for Prospective Clients

Here's exactly what to expect at each stage.

  1. 1

    Pre-Qualification

    • Complete the Pre-Qualification Form on our website
    • Pull a Credit Report from all 3 bureaus (free score available)
  2. 2

    Verify Income

    • Submit your last two pay stubs or most recent W-2
  3. 3

    Credit Review

    • We determine your score using our Credit Review Calculator
  4. 4

    Initial Decision

    • Score of 2 or below: a denial letter is sent
    • Score of 3 or higher: your file is sent to the Manager for review
  5. 5

    Manager Consultation

    • Manager speaks directly with the client
    • Confirm desired move-in date and deposit readiness
  6. 6

    Mortgage Broker Review

    • File is sent to our mortgage broker
    • A clear deadline is set for the lending decision
  7. 7

    Client Selection

    • Selected client receives a call and an email outlining next steps
    • Selected client has 48 hours to secure the property
    • Other applicants are notified, or candidate #2 is contacted if needed
  8. 8

    Secure the Property (within 48 hours)

    • Meeting scheduled to secure the property
    • Lease Option Deposit Receipt prepared
    • Lease Option Plan reviewed together
    • Application submitted with fee
  9. 9

    Schedule Signing

    • Lease Option documents prepared for signing
    • Lease Option signing meeting scheduled
  10. 10

    Lease Option Signing & Move-In

    • Sign the Lease Option agreement
    • Pay the 1st month's lease payment
    • Pay the remaining deposit balance

Ready to start?

Begin with Step 1 by completing our Pre-Qualification Form.

Lease Option Application

Complete the sections below and securely upload your verification documents. Files: PDF, JPG, PNG, or Word — up to 15MB each.

1. Personal Information
2. Financial Snapshot
3. Verification Documents

Upload your 3-bureau credit report (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion) and recent pay stubs or W-2s. Add any other supporting documents below.

4. Additional Notes
A $50 non-refundable application fee is required to submit. You'll be prompted to pay securely with card after we validate your application.