Higher VA Loan Amounts at Lower Rates! With no max loan amounts and interest rates significantly below comparable jumbo products, there’s no better time to consider jumbo VA loans! An eligible veteran is a person who served on active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, and who, (except for a […]
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Loan Programs
We are proud to offer a wide range of loans that will fit any type of housing need for our clients. Conventional Loans A conventional loan is perfect for homebuyers that have excellent credit and a small nest egg saved for a down payment. With a 3%* down payment, conventional loans offer the lowest rates […]
Niche Mortgage Programs That Home Buyers Should Know
If your situation doesn’t fit the standard expected by lenders, you could find it more difficult to qualify for the home loan you want. But there could be other options that will make financing your home purchase easier.
What are Mortgage Overlays? Lender Guidelines Explained!
Mortgage overlays are specific rules a lender follows ABOVE the published guidelines set by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA and USDA.
DSCR Loans: Debt Service Coverage Ratio Mortgage Guidelines
If you want to use rental income to help finance an investment property, a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) mortgage could meet your requirements. The cash flow from the property can be used to qualify for the loan without needing to provide additional income documentation, such as tax returns. But is a DSCR loan right […]
Pros and Cons of FHA Loans for Home Buyers
Weighing up the pros and cons will better help you understand whether your unique financial situation best suits an FHA loan.
Insane but True Facts About the USDA Mortgage
Although some of these things may sound too good to be true, or even insane, all of the following facts about the USDA mortgage program are true.
Government Loans
If you are looking to make a low down payment or if you are a veteran, the government may be able to help you with a Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota or Florida purchase or refinance! Check out these great government mortgage programs: FHA Mortgage Home Loans FHA loans are loans insured by the Department of Housing […]
What are Non-Warrantable Condos vs a Warrantable Condo Mortgage
Before you consider buying a condo, it is important to find out if the condo has been approved by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, if you are going to use a conventional loan. If you are using a government-insured loan from the FHA, VA, or USDA, the condo project has to be approved by their requirements.
Bank Statement Loans For Self-Employed Borrowers
Qualify for a Bank Statement Loan for the Self-Employed While the mortgage crisis from 10 years ago may have changed the way mortgages are offered, the bank statement loan program is still available under the right circumstances. This type of non-qualified mortgage loan will require some documentation for the down payment and income, but it […]