Loan Programs
Which Mortgage is Right for You?
There are a number of different types of home loans available to you, and it can pay to familiarize yourself with them. Luckily we’re here to help you choose the best type of home loan for your needs.
INTRODUCING 0% DOWN PURCHASE PROGRAM!
- Borrowers must have an income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for the address of the property they are buyinG
- For very-low-income borrowers (VLIP) whose qualifying income is at or below 50% AMI, they will receive a $2,500 credit as part of the 3% assistance
- Non-occupying co-borrowers are permitted up to 95% LTV
- Only 1-unit single-family homes, PUDs, and condos are eligible. Manufactured homes are not permitted
- The loan must be a 30-year fixed primary purchase
- Minimum FICO score of 620
- Maximum LTV of 97% and minimum LTV of 95%
- Maximum TLTV of 100%
- Down payment assistance can cover up to the lesser of 3% or $15,000 of the down payment
- The second lien is due in full as a balloon payment upon refinance or final payment of the mortgage, or payoff. There is no required monthly payment on the second lien, and it does not accrue interest
- Homeownership education is required when all borrowers are first-time homebuyers
Mortgage Rate Options
Fixed Rate
The most common type of loan option, the traditional fixed-rate mortgage includes monthly principal and interest payments which never change during the loan’s lifetime.
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Adjustable ARM
Adjustable-rate mortgages include interest payments which shift during the loan’s term, depending on current market conditions. Typically, these loans carry a fixed-i...
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Interest Only
Interest only mortgages are home loans in which borrowers make monthly payments solely toward the interest accruing on the loan, rather than the principle, for a specif...
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Graduated Payments
Graduated Payment Mortgages are loans in which mortgage payments increase annually for a predetermined period of time (e.g. five or ten years) and...
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Loan Program Options
FHA Home Loan
FHA home loans are mortgages which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), allowing borrowers to get low mortgage rates with a minimal down payment.
VA Loans
VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs. These loans offer military veterans exceptional benefits, including low interest rates and no ...
USDA Loans
If you're looking to buy a home in a rural or suburban area with no down payment and minimal investment, you might consider the USDA Rural Development Loan.
Jumbo Loans
A jumbo loan is a mortgage used to finance properties that are too expensive for a conventional conforming loan. The maximum amount for a conforming loan is $548,250 in...