With an application and credit report, I can present the best priced options for your file in a video specific to you. If you have good to great credit scores, then I will most likely recommend a conventional loan. The total amount of money you plan to spend out-of-pocket for this transaction will help me determine the flavor of conventional loan we will use. My recommendations are normally dictated by the best pricing and guidelines of the product. I normally have at least one source of down payment assistance that can keep your out-of-pocket costs to as little as $1,000 but it is best to plan for at least $2,000.
If your credit scores are lower, then we might also look at other programs like FHA or recommend methods of improving your scores.
If you are looking in small towns, then sometimes the USDA program is best. If you have Veteran benefits, then I will figure out if the VA or a conventional has the best pricing for you.
JUMBO & ALT A & Non-QM; Broker Channel & Investors: If you are self-employed or have unique scenarios or need a larger loan; there are options for you as well.
There are MANY different types of home loans and down payment assistance available to most applicants. Learn the basic options if you wish, but it is much easier to just apply and then look at my recommendations and make your choice.
Get StartedThe 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.
Currently, it is very rare that Adjustable-rate mortgages make sense. I will still check out the option if you are interested. The reason they don't make sense is that they do not offer the much lower rates that used to exist and used to make them attractive.
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...
This program rarely makes sense due to pricing changes which mean your payment might not be much lower because the interest rate is higher and therefore this program makes no sense. I can always check rates to see if anything has changed if you are still interested.
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...
Most people will be able to buy down the rate to afford a higher purchase price.
Refinancing when rates come down can also be an option.
Graduated Payment Mortgages are loans in which mortgage payments increase annually for a predetermined period of time (e.g. five or ten years) and...
A conventional loan is a type of loan that is not insured by the government. Conventional loans offer more flexibility and fewer restrictions for borrowers, especially those borrowers with good credit and steady income.
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 are mortgages guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs. These loans offer military veterans exceptional benefits, including low interest rates and no ...
USDA loans are mortgages with zero down payments designed for smaller towns. You might use a USDA loan to buy a home in a designated area that covers several rural and suburban locations.
I can get down payment assistance for most people when needed. In some cases, you might need it because you don't have enough money to put down. In other cases, you might need want to keep cash on hand. In some cases, I can add down payment assistance based on the location of the home or other factors.
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 $766,550 in...