A conventional mortgage refers to any loan that is not insured or guaranteed by the federal government, as opposed to government- insured loans including Federal Housing Administration (FHA), U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA). Conventional mortgages.  normally provides more flexibility with fewer restrictions.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a government agency that promotes affordable, easy-to-qualify-for home loans. If you’re a first-time homebuyer without a substantial credit history, an FHA loan could be an attractive option. This loan option offers flexible qualification guidelines to help people who may not qualify for a conventional mortgage.

VA loans are home loans with lenient qualifying guidelines and favorable terms for active or retired military service members, veterans, and eligible military spouses. Because VA loans are backed in part by the federal government, lenders and banks are able to offer reduced interest rates. VA loan options are designed for funding loans with out a down payment requirements our qualified service members, distinguished veterans, and their spouses.

A loan with an interest rate that changes. There is an initial period where the rate is fixed, after which, the interest rate adjusts according to the market and loan terms.

If you currently have an FHA mortgage, we may be able to help you reduce your interest rate and lower your monthly mortgage payments with an FHA streamline refinance. Plus, a streamline refinance requires limited borrower credit documentation and underwriting for an even easier process.

An interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) may help lower your interest rate and reduce your monthly payments by refinancing your existing VA loan.  

Exceeds the loan limit set by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. A jumbo loan, or non-conforming mortgage, allows you to purchase more expensive homes with a loan amount above the conforming limit set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The maximum limit depends on the location of the home and what the conforming loan limit is for that area. Typically, more expensive areas of the country have higher conforming loan limits.

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