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 […]
Minnesota VA Loan The many women and men who serve our country in the armed forces deserve our utmost respect. They willingly sacrifice themselves in the pursuit of our country’s freedom. It is for this very reason that the Department of Veterans Affairs introduced VA loans. Unique Minnesota VA Home Loan Features The VA home loan […]
The USDA Rural Housing refinance program is for those that already have a USDA rural development loan in place. Unless your current loan is a Guaranteed Rural Housing loan or a USDA Section 502 Direct loan, you cannot refinance into the program. The USDA Refinance is designed to lower the interest rate on a current USDA […]
Weighing up the pros and cons will better help you understand whether your unique financial situation best suits an FHA loan.
Mortgage overlays are specific rules a lender follows ABOVE the published guidelines set by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA and USDA.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Many misconceptions exist about the process of acquiring a jumbo mortgage loan. Thanks to the improving luxury housing market, jumbo loans have made a rebound. This article discusses the top 5 jumbo mortgage myths and why they are wrong.
