Loan Types

Loan Types

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Discover what a VA loan can do for you

What is a VA loan?
VA guaranteed loans are made by lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to eligible veterans for the purchase of a home or refinance.
How do I qualify for a VA loan?
In most cases, no down payment is required on a VA guaranteed loan and the borrower usually receives a lower interest rate than is ordinarily available with other loans.
What are the benefits of a VA loan?
Closing costs are comparable and sometimes lower – than other financing types
No private mortgage insurance requirement
Right to prepay loan without penalties
Ability to streamline or take cash out after 6 months of on time payments
Counselling and assistance available to veteran borrowers having financial difficulty or facing default on their loan
If the veteran does not have 10% or more disability the VA charges a funding fee to issue a guarantee to a lender against borrower default on a mortgage
The fee may be paid in cash by the buyer or seller, or it may be financed in the loan amount

What is a FHA Loan?

What are the requirements for an FHA?
The minimum credit score required is a 580
What are the benefits of an FHA loan?
The max loan amount is $472,030 for a single family
Down payment Options
Minimum 3.5% down
Benefits of a FHA loan
Less strict debt to income qualifications
Maximum loan amount in high-cost area is $1,089,300 for single family.

What is a Conventional Loan?

What are the requirements for a conventional loan?
The minimum credit score required is a 620
What are the benefits of a conventional loan?
The max loan amount is $726,200 in most counties.
Downpayment Options
1. Minimum 3% for 1st time homebuyers
2. Minimum 5% if you have owned a home in the last 3 years.
Benefits of a Conventional Loan
Ability to avoid PMI.
Can be used to buy a primary home, vacation home, and investment property.
Fixed and adjustable rates available

HELOAN

For Primary, Secondary, and Investment Properties
What are the requirements for a HELOAN?
The minimum credit score required is a 640
What are the limits of a HELOAN?
Maximum CLTV (Combined Loan To Value) is 90%
Benefits of HELOAN
Fixed Rate and Payment
Loan Terms up to 30 Years
Ability to take out a lump sum of cash without having to refinance your current mortgage

HELOC

For Primary and Secondary homes only
What are the requirements for a HELOC?
The minimum credit score required is a 660
What are the limits of a HELOC?
Maximum CLTV (Combined Loan To Value) is 95%
Maximum Line Amount of $500,000
Benefits of a HELOC
Allow you to access equity in your home without refinancing your current mortgage.
You can use the funds however you would like.
Only pay interest on what you borrow
Low Interest Only payments
Quick Access to Cash when needed

Construction Loans

Benefits of a Construction Loan
1 time close
Builders are not on the hook for the money upfront. The borrower can obtain the loan before construction begins.
Interest only payments during construction period
Ability to include land as part of the construction cost.
What are the requirements for a Construction Loan?
Conventional 700
VA- 620
Maximum LTV
Conventional- 95%
VA- 100%
What are the requirements for a USDA loan?
The minimum credit score required is a 640
What are the down payment requirements for a USDA?
0% down payment requirement
Benefits of a USDA Loan
Typically in more rural areas and suburbs
Can be used to buy a primary residence only

Non QM Loans

Non-QM Loan Benefits
DSCR- Debt Service Coverage Ratio
No income documentation
Best for investors who buy multiple properties
For investment properties only
Able to close in a business name.
Fix and Flip
Short term financing for the purchase and rehab of non-owner occupied properties
Ability to take draws for repairs
Multi-Family Properties
Short term financing for the purchase and rehab of non-owner occupied properties
Ability to take draws for repairs
Bank Statement Loan
Use 12- or 24-months bank statements as income
Best for self-employed borrowers
Able to close in a business name.
Asset Utilization Loans
Calculates income based upon Assets
Great for retired borrowers
Non-Warrantable Condos
Ability to purchase a condo that is outside of agency guidelines.
Foreign National Loans
For Non-citizens who want to purchase a vacation home or investment property's
Credit score not required