First Time Home Buyer Info
Even If Your Credit is Less Than Perfect...
Are you looking to prequalify, purchase, or refinance? (Non Reverse Mortgage Info)
Interest rates are better than ever for the first time home buyer! If you're looking to buy a home, you need to get pre-qualified. Your loan officer will need certain income documents to pre-qualify you to buy a home. If you are a current homeowner and want to refinance to a lower interest rate or a shorter term, now is the time! Let an experienced loan officer help you find the right program for your needs! We can also help you get started with your renovation loan!
Whatever your age, you can save time and energy by having a mortgage specialist shop for the best rate through various lenders. The advantage? Rather than applying to different banks by yourself and having your credit run and re-run again, your credit will be run once, and you will be advised regarding what you qualify for. If you are a first time home buyer, a pre-qualification letter for your realtor to present to the seller will offer you an advantage.
Remember: You can speak with the biggest and best lenders, but it's important to find someone who has a desire to help you achieve your goals. An experienced loan officer has the expertise to review several mortgage programs and get you the best rate possible. Your prime objective should be finding a professional that can get the job done and who is also easy to work with. If your credit has been tainted, there might be a perfect program for you.
Right now FHA loans are working well for borrowers along with other loan programs. And Advisors Mortgage is not only a direct lender but possesses something many lenders do not -- a full FHA Eagle license. This means they underwrite in house and fund your loan!
What is a conventional mortgage?
A conventional loan is a mortgage that is not guaranteed or insured by any government agency such as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
What is an FHA mortgage?
With an FHA loan, the Federal Housing Administration insures the mortgage. The FHA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The FHA’s backing offers lenders a layer of protection, meaning that your lender won’t experience a loss if you default on the mortgage.
FHA loans typically come with competitive interest rates, smaller down payments and lower closing costs than conventional loans.
If you have a credit score of 580 or higher, you could be eligible for a mortgage with a down payment as low as 3.5 percent of the purchase price. If your credit score is lower than 580, you still might qualify for an FHA mortgage, but the down payment would be at least 10 percent of the purchase amount.
Click here for FHA lending limits: https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm
Mortgage lenders base approval on varying factors:
• your credit history and rating
• your payment history: How do you pay your bills, late or on time?
• Who has inquired about your credit, and how many times?
• What are your credit card balances? Are they 35-40% of your credit limit? If your credit cards are close to or at the maximum, your credit score will be affected.
Whether you are looking to refinance or purchase, we will provide expert customer service and expertise.
Your very first home-- so many challenges.
There's a lot that goes into purchasing your very first home. That's why it's good to work with a banker like Advisors Mortgage. We are licensed to do FHA, VA, 203k, construction, and conventional loans. We even do commercial loans. If you are looking to apply online, we have various applications as well as a Spanish application.
Help For Buying a New Home
It's all about expertise. Advisors Mortgage Group has it.
Advisors Mortgage Group has been helping first time home buyers finance the home of their dreams for 19 years. So why not you?
HELP FOR BUYING A HOME
First time home buyer-- Diverse products have evolved so virtually anyone can own a home. There are, however, certain criteria. And there are times when it's not as easy as you think. Lenders can have strict criteria for homebuyers, and first time home buyers need to garner information and learn how to qualify. https://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/questions-to-expect-from-mortgage-lenders.aspx?caret=20
How much money will I have to come up with to buy a home?
"Well, that depends on a number of factors, including the cost of the house and the type of mortgage you get. In general, you need to come up with enough money to cover three costs: earnest money - the deposit you make on the home when you submit your offer, to prove to the seller that you are serious about wanting to buy the house; the down payment, a percentage of the cost of the home that you must pay when you go to settlement; and closing costs, the costs associated with processing the paperwork to buy a house."
FACTORS THAT AFFECT APPROVAL:
• Credit history - no credit history, too short a credit history, poor credit history (judgments, etc.).
• Income Factors - high debt to income ratio (too little income for the amount of your financial obligations). • Keep your credit cards at 30% of their credit limit. • Other Factors: appraisal issues, title issues, occupancy issues.
Owning a home is an adventure. We're here to help in any way we can.
Speaking with a mortgage professional is the best way to obtain accurate information. If you would like Kathie Adler to contact you to review various loan programs
CALL NOW: 888-843-9797.
When should you buy a home? Buy a home when you can afford to pay for it. A loan insured by FHA (the Federal Housing Authority) has a minimal down payment.
More information: https://www.hud.gov/topics/buying_a_home
Advisors Mortgage - Full FHA Eagle License
2005, Advisors Mortgage Group was designated by the Federal Housing Authority as a Full Eagle FHA Underwriter. As a Full Eagle, Advisors has been able to expand its loan volume by approving loans which a majority of the competition could not dream of. We have built a platform for a seamless and stress-free mortgage process for all of our customers, and we have that same mission throughout all of our offices.
We understand that success cannot be attained without teamwork and communication, two of our most important strengths. Let us become your main team member, helping you to avoid the pitfalls many find in seeking to own a new home.
Click our website, apply online, or just get more info.
Home Possible - Low Down Payments
Getting Into a Home Just Got Easier or No Cash Out Refis
Freddie Mac Home Possible Advantage(SM) Mortgage Makes Home Financing With a 3 Percent Down payment Possible!
New Low-Downpayment Mortgage Aims to Change the Game for Homebuyers, VA--(Marketwired - Dec 8, 2014) - Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today launched Home Possible Advantage(SM), an affordable conforming, conventional mortgage with a three percent downpayment requirement designed to make responsible homeownership accessible to more first-time buyers and other qualified borrowers with limited downpayment savings.Freddie Mac Executive Quote:Attribute to Dave Lowman, Executive Vice President, Single-Family Business at Freddie Mac:
"Home Possible Advantage gives qualified borrowers with limited down payment savings a responsible path to home ownership and lenders a new tool for reaching eligible working families ready to own a home of their own. Home Possible Advantage is Freddie Mac's newest effort to foster a strong and stable mortgage market."
Key Facts:
- Home Possible Advantage offers qualified low- and moderate-income borrowers a conforming conventional mortgage with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 97 percent.
- Home Possible Advantage mortgages can be used to buy a single unit property or for a "no cash out" refinance of an existing mortgage.
- First time homebuyers must participate in an acceptable borrower education program, like Freddie Mac's CreditSmart®, to qualify for Home Possible Advantage.
- Home Possible Advantage mortgages are available as 15-, 20-, and 30-year fixed rate mortgages.
For more information, visit http://www.freddiemac.com/singlefamily/homepossible. Lenders should contact their Freddie Mac representative and interested borrowers should contact a Freddie Mac lender.
Freddie Mac was established by Congress in 1970 to provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the nation's residential mortgage markets. Freddie Mac supports communities across the nation by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Today Freddie Mac is making home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Additional information is available at FreddieMac.com, and Freddie Mac's blog FreddieMac.com/blog.
Source: http://freddiemac.mwnewsroom.com/press-releases/freddie-mac-home-possible-advantage-sm-mortgage-m-otcqb-fmcc-1163564
What is a 203k Loan?
203k Loans Explained
As defined by Section 203(k) of Housing and Urban Development’s code, the 203(k) loan allows the home buyer to borrow enough funds to cover both the cost of the home and the price of repairs, including the cost of labor and material for those repairs, in one loan. Certain 203(k) loans may also be expanded to include funding for up to six months of mortgage payments.
The FHA does not directly lend these funds, but rather provides financial protection to lenders that do. The 203(k) loan can either be a 15- or 30-year fixed rate mortgage or adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). The amount the homeowner can borrow depends on qualifications like his/her credit and income, and the lender will also assess a down payment based on the total amount.
With the 203(k) loan, the maximum loan amount that can be borrowed is capped at 110 percent of the home’s projected value as determined by an appraiser. Additionally, lenders require the borrower to pay mortgage insurance.
Interest rates could be slightly higher than those associated with a conventional mortgage. However, they might be significantly lower than interest rates on loans taken out to cover repairs. There are two types of 203(k) loans available:
Limited 203(k): This loan is intended for smaller renovation and upgrade projects that are valued less than $35,000. There is no minimum cost requirement, although you can’t fund structural repairs with a Limited 203(k).
Standard 203(k): The Standard 203(k) loan is intended for more extensive repairs with a total price tag greater than $35,000.
The minimal loan amount for this type is $5,000. Structural changes, like additions or full home renovations, are permitted. The homebuyer must obtain architectural exhibits and meet building codes.
The homebuyer must meet specific borrowing criteria from FHA. This includes a debt to income ratio of 31 percent for the monthly housing payment and not more than 43 percent with all debt combined. Buyers must have a credit score of at least 620to qualify. Additionally, the buyer will still need to make a down payment of at least 3.5 percent of the total amount borrowed.
NOTE: This loan is only available to people who will live in the home, although under certain situations, nonprofit organizations can also take out a 203(k) loan.
What kinds of renovations does the 203(k) loan cover?
The 203(k) loans cover just about any expense the homeowner can think of, with the exception of certain luxury items. Those renovations include:
- Remodeling, adding, or expanding rooms, such as bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and garages
- Replacing portions of the home, such as roofs or carpets
- Adding a second story, a basement, a patio or deck, or renovating a swimming pool
- Installing a septic system and upgrading plumbing
- Upgrading electric wiring and heating
- Installing energy-efficient appliances, including air conditioners or special windows and doors
Source: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/what-is-203k-loan/https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/what-is-203k-loan/
