Conventional
Mortgages outside government-backed programs. Discuss how your credit, down payment, and property affect your options.
LOAN OPTIONS
Start with what you're trying to accomplish. We'll talk through the possibilities, the costs, and the next steps.
01 / BUYING A HOME
These are common loan categories to discuss.
Availability and eligibility vary.
Mortgages outside government-backed programs. Discuss how your credit, down payment, and property affect your options.
A loan category with its own eligibility and mortgage-insurance requirements. Ask how the full cost compares with other options.
For eligible veterans, service members, and certain surviving spouses. Eligibility and lender requirements apply.
Financing above applicable conforming loan limits. Documentation, reserves, and other requirements depend on the program.
These descriptions are general education, not a quote or a statement that a specific program is available to you. Explore the CFPB's guide to loan options ↗
Talk about buying02 / REFINANCING
Your goals may have changed since you bought your home. Let's look at whether a different loan makes sense for where you're headed.
Discuss your current loanCompare payment changes alongside the loan term and total cost.
Consider the tradeoffs between loan terms and rate types.
Discuss equity-related goals and the costs of borrowing against your home.
Refinancing involves costs and may increase total finance charges over the life of the loan. A lower payment alone does not establish that a refinance saves money.
03 / SEE THE BIG PICTURE
A good conversation covers the whole loan.
Consider principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and any other housing costs.
Understand closing costs, fees, and cash needed to close.
Compare the payment and total interest over different repayment periods.
Think about how long you expect to own the home or keep the loan.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
A new home. A new plan. A question you've been meaning to ask. Start with a conversation.
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