A conventional loan is a type of loan that is not insured by the government. Conventional loans offer more flexibility and fewer restrictions for borrowers, especially those borrowers with good credit and steady income.
FHA home loans are mortgages which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), allowing borrowers to get low mortgage rates with a minimal down payment.
VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs. These loans offer military veterans exceptional benefits, including low interest rates and no ...
A jumbo loan is a mortgage used to finance properties that are too expensive for a conventional conforming loan. The maximum amount for a conforming loan is $766,550 in...
Freddie Mac Refi Possible SM offers expanded eligibility to benefit borrowers at or below 100% of the area median income (AMI) limit. This refinancing option, targeted toward low-moderate income borrowers, may be especially beneficial for borrowers who may not believe they qualify for refinancing due to their incomes.
Freddie Mac Home Possible® mortgage provides a low-down payment mortgage option for very low-and moderate-income borrowers:
An adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage in which the interest rate may change over time. With an adjustable-rate mortgage, the interest rate may change periodically, usually in relation to an index (such as the Secured Overnight Finance Rate), and payments may “adjust” up or down accordingly. Unlike a fixed rate mortgage, homeowners with this type of home loan aren’t guaranteed the same interest rate for the duration of their loan. The risk of an increasing interest rate is something that borrowers should take into account when considering an adjustable rate mortgage for their home financing.
USDA loans are designed to encourage rural land development and growth in rural areas. They were long thought of as just for farmers, but the program has been expanded in recent years to give more people looking to purchase or refinance in a rural area access to the incredible benefits offered by these loans.
The FHA 203(k) loan lets you purchase or refinance and rehabilitate a property with one loan closing. The projected rehabilitation costs are held in an escrow account and disbursed as work is completed and inspected. The loan amount is based on the lower of the projected market value following repairs or purchase price plus renovation costs.
Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM) loans are typically for borrowers with unique circumstances and for those who don’t fit the normal “qualified-mortgage box”. Often these loans are for borrowers with non-traditional circumstances like fluctuating income, self-employed independent business owners, contractors, entrepreneurs, artists, etc.
A Manufactured Home Mortgage is a type of loan designed specifically for financing manufactured homes, Manufactured Home Mortgages can cover the purchase of the home itself, the land it will be placed on, or both. Financing options may include conventional loans, FHA loans, and VA loans, with terms and conditions that vary based on the borrower's creditworthiness, the age of the home, and other factors. At Empire Home Loans, we work with lenders that specialize in manufactured home financing, providing a pathway to homeownership for individuals seeking an affordable housing option.
At Empire Home Loans, we specialize in mortgage loans for both condos and non-warrantable condos. Mortgage loans for condominiums follow similar processes as those for single-family homes but involve additional considerations, such as the financial health of the condo association and owner-occupancy ratios. Non-warrantable condos, which don't meet Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac criteria, can be more challenging to finance due to issues like high rental unit percentages or ongoing litigation. We work with lenders who specialize in these types of loans, ensuring our clients have access to the best financing options available.
The most common type of loan option, the traditional fixed-rate mortgage includes monthly principal and interest payments which never change during the loan's lifetime.
Adjustable-rate mortgages include interest payments which shift during the loan's term, depending on current market conditions. Typically, these loans carry a fixed-i...
Interest only mortgages are home loans in which borrowers make monthly payments solely toward the interest accruing on the loan, rather than the principle, for a specif...
Graduated Payment Mortgages are loans in which mortgage payments increase annually for a predetermined period of time (e.g. five or ten years) and...
There are a number of different types of home loans available to you, and it can pay to familiarize yourself with them. Luckily we're here to help you choose the best type of home loan for your needs.
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