Loan Programs
We offer a variety of loan programs to fit your needs, including conventional and government-backed loans. Government-backed loan programs may require little to no down payment, less than perfect credit scores and higher debt-to-income (DTI) ratios.
Check out our snapshots below to find a loan program for you.
Please visit our Disclosures page for more details on all loan types
Conventional Mortgage
• Minimum 620 FICO Score
• 5% Down (3% For 1st Time Buyers)
• Down Payment Assistance Allowed
• Upfront Mortgage Insurance Can Be Financed
• Mortgage Insurance Is Required Unless Down Payment Is 20%+*
• Gift Funds Allowed
• Non-Occupying Co-Borrowers Allowed
• Second Home & Investment Properties Allowed
Down Payment Assistance Programs
• Minimum 620 FICO Score
• 0-5% Down*
• Can Be Used With All Loan Programs (conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA)
• Available To All Borrowers, Not Just 1st Timers
• DPA Funds Are Either A Gift, Forgivable After 36 Months, Or Due When You Refinance Or Sell Your Home
• Available Year-Round
• Gift Funds Allowed
• Must Be Owner-Occupied
• 1-4 Unit Properties
• Double Wide Manufactured Homes
Allowed On Certain Programs
(visit www.gsfa.org for more info)
FHA - Federal Housing Administration
• Minimum 580 FICO Score
• 3.5% Down*
• Down Payment Assistance Allowed
• Upfront Mortgage Insurance Can Be Financed
• Mortgage Insurance Premium Is Required For The Life Of The Loan Unless Down Payment Is 10%+*
• Gift Funds Allowed - Family OR Friend
• Non-Occupying Co-Borrowers Allowed
• Must Be Owner-Occupied
• 1-4 Unit Properties
• Single & Double Wide Manufactured Homes Allowed
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
(Available only for homes within an eligible rural area)
• Minimum 620 FICO Score
• 0% Down
• Down Payment Assistance Allowed
• Upfront Guarantee Fee May Be Financed
• Annual Fee Is Required For The Life Of The Loan
• Gift Funds Allowed
• Must Be Owner-Occupied
• Income Limits
• Not available for manufactured homes, homes with 25+ acres, homes with income-producing features (rental homes, MIL units, business access, etc.) or homes with an in-ground swimming pool
• Not available for "fixer-uppers" or rehab homes
VA - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(Available only to veterans, active duty military personnel and/or their spouses)
• Minimum 580 FICO Score
• 0% Down
• Down Payment Assistance Allowed
• Funding Fee May Be Financed
• No Annual Mortgage Insurance Required
• Gift Funds Allowed
• Must Be Owner-Occupied
Refinance & Cash-Out Mortgage
(Refinances may be conventional or government-backed)
• No Down Payment
• Refinancing Options For Payment Reduction Or Cash-Out
• Multiple Refinancing Terms
(10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 Years)*
• Upfront Mortgage Insurance Can Be Financed
• Closing Costs Can Be Financed If LTV Allows
• Mortgage Insurance Is Required Unless Loan-To-Value (LTV) Is Less Than 80%
• Can Be Primary Home, Second Home Or Investment Property