Mortgage Loan Programs

Check out our mortgage loan programs including FHA home purchase loans, mortgage refinancing, jumbo, VA and jumbo refinance loans for lower rates, bill consolidation and other cash out purposes.

Jumbo Loan Programs
A jumbo mortgage is a home loan which is larger than the limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at $417,000. Any loan amount above this bench mark is considered a non-conforming or jumbo mortgage. Since these two agencies will not purchase these types of loans, they usually carry a higher interest rate (to enhance their value and marketability to investors).

FHA Loan Programs
An FHA mortgage loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (a division of the Department of Housing and Urban Development also known as HUD).

Although mortgage lenders provide the mortgage funds, the FHA sets underwriting standards for approving applicants. In many cases, FHA underwriting guidelines are more lenient than conventional (not government insured or guaranteed) underwriting guidelines. This leniency makes it easier for borrowers to qualify for a mortgage loan (low down payment requirements and a higher monthly debt allowance). FHA home purchase guidelines allow for "gift money" and co-signing situations with qualifying family members.

FHA limits the types of loan programs it insures, but it will insure the more popular 30 year fixed, 15 year fixed and one year adjustable loan programs. However, borrowers are limited to the amount that they can borrow using an FHA-insured mortgage. Applicable loan limits differ by county, so contact your local HUD office for specifics. `

VA Loan Programs (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
A VA mortgage loan is a mortgage loan that is guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). One of the biggest advantages of using a VA loan is that the borrower can finance the purchase of a property with no-money down. However, VA loans are restricted to individuals qualified by military service. The DVA guarantees popular mortgages, like the 30 year fixed and 15 year fixed loan programs.

ARM Loan Programs An Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage loan that is most widely known for its low starting interest rate (when compared to the 15, 30 and 40 year mortgage loans).

3/27, 5/25, 7/23 Hybrid ARMs and Balloon Programs
Hybrid ARM loans have fixed rates for teaser periods, like 3, 5 or 7 years before converting to an adjustable rate mortgage. A balloon mortgage loan is a type of mortgage loan that has a short term (typically 3, 5 or 7 years), but the monthly payment is computed using a 30 year term. When a borrower uses a balloon loan, he/she will make the monthly payment for the scheduled loan term (3, 5 or 7 years). When this loan term is over, the borrower is required to pay off the remaining balance in one lump-sum payment. If the borrower decides not to sell the property after the loan term is over, the borrower has the option to refinance the mortgage with a new one. A 7/23 balloon mortgage gives the borrower the option to convert to a fixed rate program (for a nominal fee) after the initial term (7 years) is over. If the conversion feature is used, the interest rate for the remaining term of the loan (23 years) will be adjusted once to reflect market conditions and then remain fixed for the remainder of the loan term.