The 4 Basic Home Loans

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FHA

  • 3.5% Down Payment
  • Minimum credit score 580 
  • Maximum seller contribution is 6% of sales price
  • 25 - 30 days standard loan processing turn times, 21 days or less if borrower is already pre-qualified

Conventional

  • 5% down payment
  • 5% - 10% down payment allows 3% seller contribution, 11% - 25% down payment allows 6% seller contribution
  • More than 25% down payment allows for 9% seller contribution
  • Investor purchase - Limited to 2% seller contribution
  • Minimum credit score 580
  • 25 - 30 standard loan processing turn times, 21 days or less if borrower is already pre-qualified

USDA

VA

  • 0% down payment
  • 4% in seller contributions over and above the non-allowable's 
  • Minimum credit score 580
  • Requires termite inspection
  • VA funding fee for regular military is financed into the loan (unless disabled)
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1st Time Use & Active Duty Subsequent Use
100% Financing 2.15% 3.3%
95% Financing 1.5 % 1.5%
90% Financing 1.25% 1.25%

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