What is Down Payment Assistance? How Do I Know if I Qualify?

What is Down Payment Assistance? How Do I Know if I Qualify?

For many, a down payment seems like the biggest obstacle in achieving their dreams of owning homes. Saving up to 20% of a home’s price in cash can seem like an insurmountable goal, especially with today’s rising home prices. But that’s not the only...
Excellent Financing Options for Low-Income Borrowers with HomeReady and Home Possible

Excellent Financing Options for Low-Income Borrowers with HomeReady and Home Possible

Gone are the days when borrowers with low income and not-so-perfect credit didn’t have options for purchasing a home. Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two major agencies that buy and sell mortgages from lenders, created mortgage programs designed for low-income...
Think You Can’t Qualify for a Home Loan Because of Your Income Status? Cue: Non-QM Financing

Think You Can’t Qualify for a Home Loan Because of Your Income Status? Cue: Non-QM Financing

Traditional mortgage products aren’t the only way to qualify for a home loan. With more and more home buyers working non-traditional jobs, the lending landscape is changing to address the specific income status of those unique potential home buyers. Cue: Simple...
Tips for Finding Real Estate Resources When Relocating

Tips for Finding Real Estate Resources When Relocating

There is a never-ending list of things to worry about when you relocate, whether to a new city or a completely different state. One of the biggest stressors is buying a new home. Here are some tips to help you find all the real estate resources you need to relocate....
Non-QM Highlight: Bank Statement Loan Financing

Non-QM Highlight: Bank Statement Loan Financing

Are you self-employed? A gig economy worker? Perhaps you generate income from investments rather than a salary. If so, or if you have similar non-traditional income, the standard approval process of a traditional mortgage may not suit your unique situation. But a bank...
Finance a Higher Value Property with FHFA’s Increased Loan Limits for 2022

Finance a Higher Value Property with FHFA’s Increased Loan Limits for 2022

Found your dream home, but worried the price might put you out of the range for a conventional loan? There is good news for borrowers who want a higher value property but don’t want the restrictions of financing with a jumbo loan. For 2022, the Federal Housing Finance...