HARP

If you owe more on your Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage than your home’s current value, updates to the Federal government’s recently expanded Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) may allow you to refinance at a lower rate and save. No appraisal required in most cases. Refinance up to $417,000 (or more, in high-cost areas; see loan limits) and fold closing costs into the loan. Even if you’ve been turned down for a HARP loan before, if you’re still underwater, now is the time to see if you qualify!

FHA LOANS

The Ideal solution for people who own or wish to purchase a home in need of renovation or repair. Borrow up to $35,000 in additional financing for projects designed to improve single family properties with the FHA 203(k) Streamline loan. Use the funds to repair or replace plumbing, electrical. roof, gutters, flooring or to remodel the kitchen or bathroom. Lower energy costs by installing new windows and doors or improve accessibility for the disabled. This home improvement loan is available for purchases and refinances and is limited to non-structural renovations.

VA LOANS

Veterans and surviving spouses finance up to 100% of your new home’s value up to $424,100 (or more, in high-cost areas; see loan limits), or refinance, with no money down, no appraisal fee, and no private mortgage insurance premium (PMI). You can even fold closing costs into your loan. Refinance with
minimal paperwork in as little as 21 days. Lower credit scores accepted from qualified buyers.

USDA LOANS

With a USDA Rural Development Home Loan, qualified borrowers can purchase or refinance a designated U.S. Department of Agriculture rural property up to 100% loan- to-value with a 30 year fixed rate mortgage. These loans are not limited to first time homebuyers, and no down payment is required. Flexible credit guidelines apply.

JUMBO LOANS

This program is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) that offers loan amounts up to $2 million for owner-occupied purchases, up to $1.5 million for a 2nd Home purchase or rate/term refinance, and up to $2 million for an owner- occupied cash-out refinance (with maximum cash out of $250,000). If your lending needs include jumbo loan amounts, up to $2 million, and you seek an ARM loan, this could be the right fit for your needs.

DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE (If you qualify)

Down Payment Assistance products offered in Georgia include The Fulton Homeownership Program (HOP) and the Chenoa Fund Down Payment Assistance Program.    The Fulton Homeownership Program (HOP) provides down payment and closing cost assistance to income-eligible homebuyers who have the capacity to purchase a home but lack the money needed for a down-payment and loan closing costs. The Chenoa Fund is a national down payment assistance program to increase nationwide affordable and sustainable homeownership, with a focus on creditworthy, low and moderate-income individuals. Contact your Loan Officer to see which program may be right for you.