Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Mortgage Loan Programs

Pre-Approvals

Apply today and we will provide you with a Pre-Approval Certificate.

Then you can shop for your dream home and:

  • You know exactly what you can afford.
  • You can shop with confidence.
  • The seller will take you offer more seriously knowing you are virtually a cash buyer.

103% Home Loan

  • Financing opportunity for Borrowers with excellent credit but little money for down payment.
  • Zero Down plus finance 3% of your closing costs into the loan.
  • Sellers may also contribute an additional 3% towards your closing costs.

100% Home Loan

  • Zero Down - buy your home with NO money down
  • Little or no cash up-front - 100% of the closing costs can come from a gift or seller.
  • Less income required - expanded debt ratios makes it easier to qualify.
  • 580 middle credit score required.
  • Fixed rate financing - enjoy the security of knowing what your monthly payments will be for the life of the loan.

97% Home Loan

Even with limited or spotty credit history you can reach your dream of homeownership:

  • As little as a favorable 12-month rental history required.
  • An affordable 3% down payment - only 1% needs to be from your own funds and the balance can come from a gift or other sources.
  • 100% of the closing costs can come from a gift or other sources.
  • Less income required - expanded debt ratios make it easier to qualify.
  • Fixed rate financing - enjoy the security of knowing what your monthly payment will be for the life of the loan.

VA Home Loans

Veterans Administration guaranteed home loans:

  • 100% financing available for veterans.
  • Nontraditional credit history is considered
  • Expanded credit criteria
  • Seller may contribute up to 6% toward the closing costs.
  • Veteran must have certificate of eligibility from the Veterans Administration

High Ratio Fixed Rate Loans

Allows borrowers with excellent credit but limited income to buy more house:

  • Allows for fifty percent (50%) of your income to be used towards the housing debt when traditional lending guidelines allow about thirty percent of your gross monthly income to be used towards the housing debt
  • Available with as little as 5% cash investment
  • Affords the security of a fixed payment

Fixed Rate Mortgages

Is the right option for you if:

  • You want the certainty of a fixed principal and interest payment
  • Are on a fixed or tight budget
  • Believe interest rates will or may go up
  • Plan on staying in the same home for a long period of time

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

This is the right option for you if:

  • You plan on moving or refinancing within seven (7) years of the mortgage transaction.
  • Are confident your income will increase
  • Believe interest rates will stay the same or go down

Some of the many benefits of adjustable loans include the following:

  • You can save thousands in monthly payments over the first few years
  • No prepayment penalty
  • Your payments are amortized over thirty years
  • With the lower interest rate it may be easier for you to qualify for a loan
  • The interest rate caps help keep payments within reach if and when the rate adjusts upward
  • The rate is typically limited to a one or two percent (1-2.00%) change in either direction per adjustment and a maximum of six percent (6.0%) over the life of the loan

No - Cost Equity Lines ($35,000.00 and up)

  • Prime rate for life! The rate is indexed to Prime rate as posted in the Wall Street Journal the first calendar day of each month.
  • 90% maximum combined financing (90% of the value of the house, including the first mortgage.)
  • No annual fee
  • Excellent credit required
  • We offer a full line of equity lines and second mortgages to meet almost all needs.

Refinance, including refinance with Cash-Out

Many homeowners have found ways to increase their monthly cash flow or obtain additional moneys for home improvement by refinancing their current mortgage:

  • Payoff high interest rate credit cards
  • Have additional interest deductions at tax time
  • Get cash for college or weddings!
  • Fixed rate or adjustable rate programs available
  • 30,25,20,15 or 10-year terms
  • Talk with one of our experts for a free mortgage analysis!
Construction Loans
  • Up to 95% financing
  • Equity in the land (if customer owns it) can be used for down payment and closing costs
  • One-time closing keeps costs low and means the rate stays the same during and after construction
  • Available in fixed or adjustable rates
  • 6,9 or 12 month construction periods to choose from
Land Contract Buyouts and Lease Purchases
  • Up to 100% loan-to-value
  • Appraised value is used to determine the loan-to-value if you owner occupied property more than 12 months.
  • Unseasoned land contract buyouts are also available.

Specialty Income and Credit Products

  • Self-Employed
  • Stated Income
  • No Income Verification Loans
  • No Ratios
  • No Cost Loans
  • No Documentation Loans
  • No Asset Loans
  • Debt Ratios up to 60%
  • Plus More

Bridge Loans

  • Use the equity in your current home to buy or build your new one
  • Interest only payments for six months
  • Low, low closing costs!
  • Quick closings!

Jumbo Mortgages

  • Jumbo mortgages are categorized as loans in excess of $417,000 for single-family residences
  • Fixed rate loans always vary in price between conforming and jumbo loan amounts although some adjustable rate mortgages have much higher limits prior to altering the pricing
  • Available up to 4 million dollars
  • Construction, purchase, refinance or refinance with cash-out O.K.
  • We are luxury home specialists!

Investment Property

  • 1,2,3 or 4 unit properties
  • Up to 95% financing available.

Property Types

  • Condominiums
  • Commercially Zoned Residential Property
  • Rural Properties
  • Manufactured Housing
  • Mobile Homes
  • Mixed Use Property

Multifamily

  • 5 plus units
  • Our Commercial Division has over 19 years in multi-family lending!

Extended Locks

  • Preserve today's rates up to 60 days.

Zero Closing Cost Loans

  • We pay all closing costs except pre paids.
  • No Title Costs.
  • No Appraisal Cost.
  • No Underwriting Fee.
  • No Document Preparation Fee.
  • No Fees of any kind.
  • No Pre-Payment Penalty.
  • Loans for Purchase or Refinance
  • 15 to 30 year Owner Occupied Fixed & Adjustable Rate Loans
  • Minimum loan amount $250,000

Sunday, August 06, 2006

Today's Interest Rates Updated Daily


I have created this blog to keep all my clients updated in real time as to the rates that we offer for mortgage financing. I will additionally outline the programs we offer and as new home loan programs are created I will be adding those as well.