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Conventional Loan
Conventional loans are not insured by the FHA or VA. Generally, these are a good option if you have a higher credit score and stable employment history. Interest rates for conventional loans are usually some of the lowest.
Home Possible®
Home Possible® is a Freddie Mac loan program designed to bring homeownership within reach to more borrowers. Home Possible® offers low down payments and easier credit scores.
HomeReady™
HomeReady™ is a Fannie Mae loan program that is designed to extend the privileges of homeownership to buyers with limited household incomes.
FHA Loans
FHA Home Loan
If you are a first-time homebuyer an FHA Loan might be a good choice for its relaxed requirements.
FHA Streamline Refinance
If you currently have an FHA mortgage, an FHA Streamline Refinance offers several options.
VA Loans
VA Home Loan
If you are a military veteran or a service member you may have access to buy your next home using a VA Loan.
VA Streamline Refinance
A VA Streamline Refinance, or IRRRL, provides you with a faster way to lower or lock in your interest rate with limited costs.
USDA Loans
USDA Home Loan
If you are looking to buy a home in a rural location, a USDA Loan can be ideal if you do not qualify for a conventional loan
Smart Series
SmartEdge
An attractive jumbo mortgage for those who are unable to secure traditional lending due to a recent credit event or looking to purchase or refinance a non-warrantable condo.
SmartSelf
A smart option for self-employed borrowers seeking the home financing they need and wish to use bank statements to qualify.
SmartVest
A smart option for experienced real estate investors with complex finances. Finance your next investment property owned for business purposes.
NEW! Renovation Purchase Loans - Conventional Renovation | FHA 203K Renovation Mortgage | VA Renovation Loan | 3- Step Renovation
NEW! Construction Loans - 1 Step Construction Loans
MSHDA Mortgage Loans - Down Payment Assistance up to $10,000
HELOC - Home Equity Line of Credit Mortgage Loans
Gather documentation
To apply for a loan, you need to document your finances. You’ll discover exactly what you need as you go through the application process, but it’s never too early to gather documentation. Some items you will need are:
- Proof of income (pay stubs, W-2 forms, 1099 forms)
- 60 days’ worth of bank and investment account statements (or at least your username and password so you can get them when you need them)
- Financials for any self-employment income (profit and loss statements, tax returns, and more)
- Details on any other sources of income
Give yourself a few days to get this information. You may need to request documents by mail or wait for others to fulfill your requests.
Submit applications
Once you’ve narrowed down the field, apply for the loans you’re considering. That’s the only way to get a detailed, quote. Plan to spend roughly 45 minutes on your first application, and the next two applications should go more quickly.
Residential history: You’ll need to provide your current address as well as the addresses of any former residences during the previous two years. You’ll also need to list how much you spend on housing so that your current expenses can be compared to a new loan payment.
Income: Explain your income, including details about how you earn that income. At this point in the process, a total income amount is not sufficient—you need to break it down. For example:
Base income (salary or wages)
- Earning from overtime (and if you expect overtime to continue)
- Bonuses and commissions
- Investment income
- Other sources of income (rentals, freelancing, etc.