Category Archives - Home Loan

Using Gift Funds For House Down Payment

Using Gift Funds For House Down Payment

In this article, we will discuss and cover using gift funds for house down payment. Many mortgage programs allow you to use a gift for some or all of your down payment. However, there are strict with using gift funds for house down payment. Gifts for mortgage down payments can only come from approved sources….

Discount Points To Buy Down Mortgage Rates

Discount Points To Buy Down Mortgage Rates

Mortgage borrowers can get lower rates by buying down rates with discount points. If mortgage rates are low and you do not intend on selling your home or refinancing for at least five years, you may consider buying down your rates with discount points. Is Paying Discount Points Necessary? Paying down mortgage interest rates with…

What is Manual Underwriting and How Does it Work

What is Manual Underwriting and How Does it Work?

In this blog, we will discuss and cover frequently asked manual underwriting mortgage questions. Manual Underwriting is allowed on FHA and VA loans. Both VA Loans and FHA Loans can be manually underwritten when borrowers cannot get an approval/eligible per Automated Underwriting System. One of the key factors that are very important on VA and…