Application Screening Criteria

AMKOR HOLDINGS — QUALIFICATION & SCREENING CRITERIA

We rent mobile homes (manufactured homes) on their own lots in small communities, each with its own yard and parking. We use a simple process so anyone who doesn’t qualify knows before paying the $40 fee to the background and credit check company. The application fee is the only fee in the process, and it comes last.

Basic Requirements

  • Income: household income of at least 3x the monthly rent. With a housing voucher, it’s 3x the part of the rent you pay; if your voucher covers the full rent, income isn’t used to qualify.
  • Security deposit: 2x the monthly rent, always, 100% refundable.
  • Move-in money: the deposit plus rent, paid before move-in. Moving in on the 1st–15th: deposit + prorated rent for the rest of that month. Moving in on the 16th or later: deposit + prorated rent + the following month’s rent. The deposit alone never gets anyone the keys.

How the Process Works

  1. Pre-qualify (no fee). Tell us where you’d like to live, your household’s monthly income and where it comes from, and whether you have the deposit.
  2. Verify income (no fee). Upload your 3 most recent bank statements on our Income Verification Form. We review them within a few minutes.
  3. Schedule a showing (no fee). Once your statements are verified for the home you want, you’ll get the link to book your showing.
  4. Verify your ID (no fee). Submit a selfie and a photo of your government ID on our ID Verification Form. Your photo, name, and current address must stay visible; you may black out everything else, including the ID number.
  5. Tour the home (no fee). Showings are self-guided: you get a lockbox code valid from 1 hour before to 1 hour after your appointment. Call us before you head over and again when you arrive for a remote-guided walkthrough. If you’d like a person to meet you there, ask — a current tenant or one of our contractors working in the area may be able to.
  6. Apply ($40 per adult). After the showing, each adult 18 or older applies separately.

Proof of Income

  • Your 3 most recent bank statements are required — they are the easiest and most reliable way to verify income. Pay stubs, benefit letters, and voucher (RFTA) paperwork are welcome in addition to the statements, never instead of them.
  • You may black out account numbers and balances; we only need your name and the income deposits. Statements are used only to verify income and are never sold or shared for marketing.
  • Income that counts (must be traceable and recurring): employer payroll, Social Security, disability, pension, documented recurring benefits, documented self-employment income, alimony, food stamp benefits, agency money, and other recurring lawful income.
  • Income that doesn’t count automatically: transfers between your own accounts, Cash App/Venmo/Zelle transfers, cash deposits, loans, refunds, tax refunds, one-time payments, school disbursements, unexplained deposits, and money from relatives or friends — unless the source and recurring nature are verified.
  • Two or more adults responsible for the lease may combine their income.
  • No bank statements at all? The way forward is pre-paid rent of at least 2 months, paid up front and held by management for at least a year, in addition to the security deposit. The property manager decides and sets this up.

Application Requirements

  • Each adult (18+) applies separately. Application fee: $40 per adult, non-refundable. It goes to the background and credit check company, not to Amkor Holdings.
  • Valid photo ID and a verifiable Social Security number, visa, or green card.

Credit History

Credit score isn’t used. We look at specific items instead, such as unpaid debts and rental or utility arrears. Low credit alone doesn’t disqualify you, and medical debt isn’t counted.

Criminal Background

Felonies or misdemeanors involving a person, property, or drugs within the last 7 years may disqualify an applicant. Exceptions are reviewed case by case.

Rental History & Past Evictions

  • An eviction more than 7 years old is generally waived.
  • An eviction within the last 7 years means the applicant is either denied, or approved only with at least 2 months of pre-paid rent paid up front and held by management for at least a year (an eviction takes about 2 months). Unpaid balances to a prior landlord within 7 years are reviewed the same way.
  • Rental history must be verifiable. Final decisions are made by the property manager.

Housing Vouchers / Section 8

We accept housing vouchers and treat voucher holders exactly the same as every other applicant.

Pets

  • North Carolina: all pets welcome — $500 one-time pet fee plus $50/month pet rent. Breed, weight, and number of pets may affect approval.
  • Assistance animals are not pets and are not charged pet fees. Let us know if this applies to you.

Parking

Each home has 2 parking spaces. Additional vehicles may be $50/month each.

Lease, Insurance & Move-In

  • Standard lease term is 1 year. Lease documents are signed through the tenant portal.
  • Renters insurance is required, with proof at move-in and at each renewal.
  • Move-in invoices (rent, fees, deposit) are paid online through the tenant portal. Once paid, you keep the house key from the lockbox.
  • A bank account and autopay are required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if there are multiple applications on the same home? We review all of them and select the best-qualified applicant — not necessarily whoever applied first.

Can I switch to a different home after I’m approved? Yes. An approved application can transfer to another home with no additional application fee.

Is the application fee refundable? No. It goes to the background and credit check company.

Questions? Call or text (704) 228-2540, or email manager@amkorholdings.com.
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