Purchase Loan Programs

Conventional Loans

3% Down Payment

  • 620 or Higher Credit Score
  • Fixed or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
  • Loan Terms from 10 to 30 Years
  • HomeReady and HomePossible Loans
    • Lower Rates and Mortgage Insurance
    • Income Limits Apply
  • Down Payment Can be Gifted
  • No Mortgage Insurance Option
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance Cancels at 78% Loan-to-Value
    • $647,200 Maximum Loan Amount
    • Great Option for First-Time Homebuyers

5%-15% Down Payment

  • 620 or Higher Credit Score Required
  • Fixed or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
  • Loan Terms from 10 to 30 Years
  • Down Payment Can be Gifted
  • No Mortgage Insurance Option
    • Monthly Mortgage Insurance Cancels at 78% Loan-to-Value
  • $647,200 Maximum Loan Amount

20 % or More Down Payment

  • 620 or Higher Credit Score Required
  • Fixed or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
  • Loan Terms from 10 to 30 Years
  • Down Payment Can be Gifted
  • No Mortgage Insurance
  • $647,200 Maximum Loan Amount

FHA (Federal Housing Administration) Loans

3.50% Down Payment

  • 580 or Higher Credit Score
  • Fixed or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
  • Loan Terms from 10 to 30 Years
  • Down Payment Can be Gifted
  • 1.75% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium
    • Financed into Loan Amount
  • 0.85% Monthly Mortgage Insurance
    • Remains for Life of Loan (if Down Payment is < 10%)
  • $420,680 Maximum Loan Amount (Jefferson County)
  • Great Option for Borrower(s) with a 679 or Lower Credit Score

FHA 203k (Home Renovation) Loans

3.50% Down Payment

  • Streamline 203k Loan
    • Used for Cosmetic and Common Repairs up to $35,000
  • Standard 203k Loan
    • Used for Extensive Repairs Over $5,000
  • 620 or Higher Credit Score
  • Down Payment Can be Gifted
  • 1.75% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium
    • Financed into Loan Amount
  • 0.85% Monthly Mortgage Insurance
    • Remains for Life of Loan (if Down Payment is < 10%)
  • $420,680 Maximum Loan Amount (Jefferson County)
  • Great Option for Borrower(s) Looking to do Renovations

VA (Veterans Affairs) Loans

0% Down Payment

  • 580 or Higher Credit Score
  • Fixed or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
  • Loan Terms from 10 to 30 Years
  • 2.30% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (First-Time Use)
    • Financed into Loan Amount
    • Will Vary Depending on Down Payment and Subsequent Use
  • No Mortgage Insurance
  • No Maximum Loan Amount
  • Great Option for Veterans or Active Military

USDA (Rural Housing) Loans

0% Down Payment

  • 640 or Higher Credit Score
  • 1.00% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium
    • Financed into Loan Amount
  • 0.35% Monthly Mortgage Insurance
    • Remains for Life of Loan
  • Income and Property Areas Restricted
  • Great Option for Borrower(s) in Rural Areas

Jumbo Loans

3.50% Down Payment

  • 700 or Higher Credit Score
  • Fixed or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
  • Loan Terms from 10 to 30 Years
  • No Mortgage Insurance Option
  • Great Option for Loan Amounts Over $647,200

10%-15% Down Payment

  • 700 or Higher Credit Score
  • Fixed or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
  • Loan Terms from 10 to 30 Years
  • No Mortgage Insurance Option
  • Great Option for Loan Amounts Over $647,200

20 % or More Down Payment

  • 660 or Higher Credit Score
  • Fixed or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
  • Loan Terms from 10 to 30 Years
  • No Mortgage Insurance
  • Offers Lowest Jumbo Rates
  • Great Option for Loan Amounts Over $647,200

One-Time Close Construction Loans

Conventional

  • As Low as 3% Down Payment
  • 680 or Higher Credit Score
  • No Mortgage Insurance Option
    • Monthly Mortgage Insurance Cancels at 78% Loan-to-Value
  • $647,200 Maximum Loan Amount
  • Construction and Permanent Financing in One Mortgage
  • Interest Only Payments Required During Construction

FHA (Federal Housing Administration) Loans

  • 3.50% Down Payment
  • 620 or Higher Credit Score
  • 1.75% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium
    • Financed into Loan Amount
  • 0.85% Monthly Mortgage Insurance
    • Remains for Life of Loan (if Down Payment is < 10%)
  • $420,680 Maximum Loan Amount (Jefferson County)
  • Construction and Permanent Financing in One Mortgage
  • No Payments Required During Construction

VA (Veterans Affairs) Loans

  • 0% Down Payment
  • 620 or Higher Credit Score
  • 2.30% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (First-Time Use)
    • Financed into Loan Amount
    • Will Vary Depending on Down Payment and Subsequent Use
  • No Mortgage Insurance Required
  • No Maximum Loan Amount
  • Construction and Permanent Financing in One Mortgage
  • No Payments Required During Construction

USDA (Rural Housing) Loans

  • 0% Down Payment
  • 640 or Higher Credit Score
  • 1.00% Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium
    • Financed into Loan Amount
  • 0.35% Monthly Mortgage Insurance
    • Remains for Life of Loan
  • Income and Property Areas Restricted
  • Construction and Permanent Financing in One Mortgage
  • No Payments During Construction

Down Payment Assistance Program

Regular Down Payment Assistance

  • Purchase Price Up to $314,827
  • Assistance in the Form of a Loan Up to $6,000
  • Repayable Over a 10 Year Term at 5.50%

Affordable Down Payment Assistance

  • Purchase Price Up to $314,827
  • Assistance in the Form of a Loan Up to $6,000
  • Repayable Over a 10 Year Term at 1.00%
  • Borrower Must Meet Affordable DAP Income Limits

First‐Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Tax Credit Benefits

  • Convert 25% of Annual Mortgage Interest Paid to a Tax Credit
    • Remaining 75% of Mortgage Interest Can Still Be Taken as a Yearly Deduction
  • Dollar-for-Dollar Reduction of Federal Tax Liability Annually
    • Up to $2,000 Per Year
  • Life of Loan Tax Credit
    • As Long as Home is Primary Residence
  • Anticipated Credit Can Be Used to Help Qualify the Borrower
  • Maximum Purchase Price of $283,344
  • Maximum Household Income of $76,400 (Jefferson County)

Tax Credit Example

  • Purchase Price = $140,000
  • 30 Year Fixed Interest Rate = 4.00%
  • Mortgage Interest Paid in First Year = $140,000 x 4.00% = $5,600
  • Tax Credit Amount = $5,600 x 25% = $1,400
    • Remaining $4,200 is Tax Deductible
  • Monthly Amount to Help Qualify = $1,400 / 12 Months = $116.67
  • Reduces Borrower Debt-to-Income Ratio

No Closing Cost Home Loans
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