America’s Home Loan Experts listen to your unique situation and guide you to the best decision
First Time Home Buyer:
Take advantage of a FREE evaluation of being a first – time home buyer
- Before you shop for your new home – Get preapproved. Know what your price range is and what your monthly payment will be before you shop.
- We can match you with a trusted real estate agent to ensure a seamless home–buying experience.
- Our mortgage programs allow you to buy a home with a minimal down payment. Some mortgage programs require as little as 1% down. In many cases‚ your down payment can be a gift from a relative or nonprofit organization.
- Take advantage of a variety of mortgage options with our highly competitive rates.
Types of Loans Purchase Loans:
- VA Loan – Active duty military personnel‚ veterans and their qualifying family members are eligible for benefits with a VA Loan. The VA Loan has no down payment and a low interest rate
- 30 Year Fixed loan – A standard of the mortgage world‚ a fixed–rate loan is a great option for home buyers looking for a rate that stays the same over the life of the loan
- Jumbo Loan – If you need a mortgage between $424‚100 and $3 million‚ we offer flexible rates and terms to help you get the loan that’s right for you.
- FHA Loan – The easiest way to qualify for a home loan is an FHA loan that gives you a government–insured loan with flexible qualifications‚ such as lower credit score and a 3.50% down payment
- Compare all Home Loan Options – Let the experts assist with the loan that is right for you and that meets your financial needs
Need answers?
How much house can I afford?
We typically start with how much you want to spend each month on housing. Everyone has a different budget that fits their lifestyle. Most budgets call for 28% of your after–tax income for house payments‚ including your homeowner’s insurance and property tax. For example‚ if your annual income after taxes is $70‚000‚ 28% of that is $19‚600‚ or $1‚633 per month. There are other debts to include when budgeting like child care‚ car insurance‚ etc. A mortgage expert can assist you in coming up with your preapproved price range and what range of purchase price you should be in when shopping around for your new home.
How do I find out the cost of homeowner’s insurance and property taxes?
Based on where you live and what kind of policy you want‚ your property taxes and homeowner’s insurance will vary. You can get an estimate on homeowner’s insurance by visiting a provider’s website. To see what kind of taxes you might pay‚ you can ask your real estate agent to help you research the tax rate in the areas where you’re house hunting‚ or you can visit the county tax assessor’s website to find public records of taxes on homes in the neighborhoods where you want to live. Many states also provide a property tax estimator online.
What are closing costs?
Mortgage closing costs or settlement costs‚ are fees charged for services that must be performed to process and close your mortgage application. Examples of mortgage closing costs include title fees‚ recording fees‚ appraisal fees‚ credit report fees‚ pest inspection fees‚ attorney’s fees‚ taxes and surveying fees. The closing cost of a loan can vary depending on your geographic location.
Lenders are required by law to provide you with two documents which are the Loan Estimate and the Closing Disclosure. These documents outline your closing costs and help you avoid surprises at the closing table.
Do I pay my real estate agent that’s helping me buy a home?
If you are buying a home‚ you’re usually off the hook for paying a realtor fee. The home seller usually picks up this payment. Typically‚ the fee is paid by the seller at the settlement table‚ where the fee is subtracted from the proceeds of the home sale. The realtor fee is paid by the seller to the listing broker who‚ in turn‚ shares part of it with the realtor who brings a buyer to the table.