Support Deputy Maness/Family

This is a post that is not related to the mortgage business but I felt like I needed to spread the word. This happened about 3 miles from my house.   My name is Lauren, and as many of you may know I am the step-daughter of Deputy Maness; the male officer was shot and put in critical condition on […]

3.5% down payment with a 580 credit score.

FHA allows you to buy a home with only 3.5% and a 580 credit score. Most lenders require 620-640 credit score, but there are lenders that will go down to a 580 credit score. When you have a 580 credit score your debt to income ratios are limited, compared to a 620 credit score. Your maximum debt to income ratio […]

VA home loans down to a 500 credit score.

A VA home loan is either for a veteran or a soldier currently enlisted. These loans allow for no down payment & no monthly mortgage insurance. These are fantastic loans if you are a veteran. A lot of veterans qualify for a VA loan and do not realize it. Most mortgage companies state you must have at least a 620-660 credit score […]

Jumbo Stated income loans are BACK.

It has been many years but stated income loans are BACK. A stated income loan is for a self-employed person who does not show all of their income on a tax return. If you are buying or refinancing a home in Illinois with a jumbo mortgage on it and are self employed this is the perfect mortgage for you. You […]

Sub Prime mortgages are making a comeback in Florida.

Subprime mortgages are for people who cannot get an FHA, VA, or Conventional mortgage.Usually their credit scores are less than 550, or they recently had a foreclosure, short sale, deed in lieu of or a bankruptcy. Subprime mortgages do not care what your credit score is. Now a person can get a sub prime mortgage with as little as 10% […]