Conventional Loans

Conventional Loans

Conventional loans are considered the ‘garden variety’ of mortgage programs. And while the term ‘conventional loan’ is defined as any mortgage that isn’t guaranteed or insured by a government agency, conventional loans can be either “conforming” or “non-conforming”. Conforming loans are conventional programs that meet or ‘conform’ to guidelines set forth by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as well as the funding criteria for either Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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FHA Streamline Refinance: Fast track to lower payments

FHA Streamline Refinance

If you want to reduce the payment on your current FHA mortgage, even if your home is now worth less than you owe on it, the FHA Streamline Refinance could be just right for you.  Remarkably, the FHA Streamline Refinance program requires no credit check, no employment or income verification and in most cases no appraisal of the property. Read More

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