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- Gather the documents you’ll need for your application. It’s a good idea to have digital copies of the following:
- Most recent two years’ tax returns
- Your two or three most recent pay stubs
- Two or three most recent bank statements and statements from investment accounts
- A list of your current debts and how much you owe
- Research loans and lenders, and request rate quotes from several that advertise competitive rates.
- Select the best two or three quotes so you can compare rates, discount points, and other loan features.
- Go to the websites of the lenders you’re interested in and fill out their pre-approval applications. Alternatively, you can call the lenders and have a loan officer take your application. Follow the lenders’ instructions for submitting your documents.
- Conventional loan: 620
- Jumbo loan: 660
- VA loan: No minimum imposed by VA; lenders typically require 620 or higher
- FHA loan: 500 with 10% down; otherwise, 580
- USDA loan: No minimum imposed by USDA; 550 to 640 typically required by lenders
- Conventional mortgage: A conventional mortgage is not backed by a government entity. Conventional loans are the most common type of mortgage.
- A conforming conventional mortgage is one that meets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac requirements for loans they purchase from lenders. The requirements include lending limits and minimum borrower qualifications. The conforming loan limit for 2023 is $726,200 for a single-unit home throughout most of the U.S.
- A non-conforming conventional mortgage does not conform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards. Jumbo loans are an example. True to their name, jumbo loans exceed the conforming loan limit.
- VA mortgage: VA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They allow eligible veterans, active-duty military, and their families to purchase a home with no money down.
- FHA mortgage: FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration. These loans are easier to qualify for than conventional loans. They allow borrowers to purchase with as little as 3.5% down, which makes them a popular choice among first-time homebuyers.
- USDA mortgage: USDA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Low- and moderate-income borrowers can finance 100% of a home purchase with a USDA loan, provided the home is located in an area designated “rural” by the USDA.
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