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By Jesus Ojeda November 14, 2021
Who Qualifies For VA Loans?
By Jesus Ojeda November 13, 2021
When it comes to the actual number, anything less than a 670 FICO® Score is considered “bad” or “subprime,” according to Experian™, one of the three main credit bureaus. More specifically, a fair score is 580 – 669 while a poor score is 300 – 579. The thing about having bad credit is it’s not the same as someone else’s bad credit.
By Jesus Ojeda November 13, 2021
Is it time to consider refinancing your home mortgage?
By Jesus Ojeda November 13, 2021
Buying a house is a long-term investment because you have to pay off the mortgage. And as a result, you not only get a place to live, but also an asset that can increase in value over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? We’re here to help.


  • Do I need 20% to buy a house?

    First things first: The idea that you have to put 20 percent down on a house is a myth. The average first-time home buyer puts just 6% down, and certain loan programs allow as little as 3% or even zero down payment. Unless you’re buying an investment property you do not need to put 20% down.
  • My credit score isn’t the best, Can I get a mortgage with a low credit score?

    When it comes to the actual number, anything less than a 670 FICO® Score is considered “bad” or “subprime,” according to Experian™, one of the three main credit bureaus. More specifically, a fair score is 580 – 669 while a poor score is 300 – 579. The thing about having bad credit is it’s not the same as someone else’s bad credit.
  • I don’t have enough to cover the downpayment, Can I use a gift fund?

    Down payment gifts can make it much easier to purchase a home, and mortgage lenders are generally happy to accept them.   We allow cash gifts for down payments on a huge array of loan programs including FHA loans, VA loans, USDA loans, conventional loans, and even jumbo loans. However, if you’re getting a cash gift for down payment, you’ll want to be sure you document the gift properly. Should you receive your gift improperly, your lender is likely to reject your home loan application.  For more information about gift funds contact me today.

  • What is Mortgage Insurance?

    Mortgage insurance helps protect a lender if a borrower forecloses on their property. Borrowers pay for the mortgage insurance, allowing lenders to grant loans they might not have otherwise. Mortgage insurance may be required on some loans when a down payment is less than 20 %.

  • What are the tax advantages of taking out a mortgage?

    Mortgage interest, insurance paid, and property taxes are normally tax deductible for your principal residence. As confirmed by TurboTax, buying a house is an investment, but the tax deductions may be large enough to lower your tax bill “substantially.” Interest/insurance payments on a residential mortgage (as well as mortgage interest/insurance on a second home) may be fully deductible.

  • What are mortgage points?

    Also called discount points, mortgage points work as a one-time fee you can opt to pay if you’d like to get a lower interest rate.

    One mortgage point equals one percent of your total loan amount and may drop your interest rate one-eighth to one-quarter percent lower.


  • What are closing costs?

    Closing costs are fees and expenses you pay when you close on your house, beyond the down payment. These costs can run 2% to 5% percent of the loan amount and may include title insurance, attorney fees, appraisals, taxes and more.

  • I just got a new job. How does this impact getting a mortgage?

    Most loan programs are looking for a two-year job history in the same field — though changing jobs to move to a better position could be seen as favorable.

    For recent college grads, you may still be able to get a home loan without a two-year work history.


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