Mortgage NewsNovember 26, 2024Conventional Loan Limits for 2025Conforming loan limits for 2025 climbed by 5.2%, setting the new threshold at $806,500 in most parts of the United States.
First-Time Home BuyersNovember 22, 2024First-Time Home Buyer Down Payment: How Much Is Needed?A first-time home buyer down payment can be very affordable. Learn about zero-down and low-down-payment options for first-time buyers.
Buying a homeMay 8, 2024How Much Is the Down Payment for a $500,000 House?How big is the down payment for a $500,000 house? That depends on the type of mortgage you choose. Check your current options.
VA LoansMay 2, 2024VA Loan vs. Conventional Loan: What’s the Difference?When it comes to VA loans vs. conventional loans, it's often an easy choice: VA, if you're eligible. But your situation could be different.
Conventional LoansMarch 29, 20243% Down Payment Mortgages for First-Time Home BuyersLearn about 3% down payment mortgage options, including 3% down conventional loans and 3.5% down FHA loans.
Conventional LoansJanuary 12, 2024Conventional Loan Requirements 2025 | First-Time Home BuyerLearn about conventional loan requirements, including what credit score, down payment, and documents you need to qualify.
Conventional LoansJanuary 11, 2024Conventional Refinance Rates and Guidelines for 2025A conventional refinance can lower your rate, pay off any loan, remove mortgage insurance, and more. Conventional refinance rates for %%currentyear%%.
Buying a homeJanuary 3, 2024Unlocking Affordability: Understanding the Mortgage Rate BuydownA mortgage buydown lets your seller, developer or agent buy you a lower mortgage rate for one, two or three years. Read on to learn more.
Conventional LoansJanuary 2, 2024Conventional loan requirements for 2025Should you use a conventional loan? Learn about conventional mortgage rates and requirements and find out if you qualify for one.
FICO & Credit ScoresDecember 15, 2023Is 700 a Good Credit Score to Buy a House? | 2025Learn how to buy a house with a 700 credit score, including the best mortgage types and tips to get the lowest mortgage rate.
Mortgage NewsOctober 12, 2023Will Conventional Loan Limits Increase in 2024? Here’s What to ExpectCurious about 2024 conventional loan limits? Explore the potential for increased limits and stay informed about the latest updates.
Conventional LoansSeptember 25, 2023Do Home Sellers Prefer Conventional Home Loans?Discover the pros and cons of conventional home loans and why many sellers prefer them over government-backed ones.
Mortgage ProductsSeptember 19, 2023Fannie Mae: Mortgage Programs and How They WorkEver wondered about Fannie Mae and its spectrum of "conforming" mortgages? Read on to discover your home loan options and eligibility criteria.
RefinanceJuly 21, 2023How to get rid of PMI: Removing private mortgage insuranceIf you're looking to save on your mortgage payment, here are four ways to get rid of PMI on a conventional loan. Get started today.
Conventional LoansDecember 6, 2022Conventional loan down payments: How much do you need?Do you need 20% for a conventional loan down payment? Not even close. Today's conventional loans start at just 3% down.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJuly 12, 2022Paramount Bank Mortgage Review for 2025Paramount Bank mortgage review showing how Paramount compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJuly 1, 2022New American Funding (NAF) Mortgage Review for 2025New American Funding mortgage review showing how NAF compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.
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Conforming MortgagesMay 9, 2022Conforming loan guide 2025: Requirements and loan limitsConforming loans are the most common type of mortgage. But what are they and how do they work? Use this conforming loan guide to learn more.
Conventional LoansApril 19, 2022Guide to HFA loans: What is an HFA loan and who qualifies?What is an HFA loan? Learn about the HFA Preferred and HFA Advantage programs here. Find out if you meet HFA loan guidelines.
