Lending Guidelines

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Here's a guide to help you navigate through the various options available today.

Lending Guidelines Table

  A Lending B Lending Credit Union Lending Accredited Private Mortgage Lending
Loan To Value 95% LTV*Subject to lender terms and conditions 80% LTV*Subject to lender terms and conditions 95% LTV*Subject to lender terms and conditions 80% LTV*Subject to lender terms and conditions
Interest Rates Fixed and Variable Rates Vary*Subject to the current Bond Market and Prime Rates Fixed and Variable Rates Vary*Subject to the current Bond Market and Prime Rates Fixed and Variable Rates Vary*Subject to the current Bond Market and Prime Rates Starting at 6.99% & Up*Subject to market changes
Loan Amount Up to 95% of the value Up to 80% of the value Up to 95% of the value Up to 80% of the value*Depends heavily on the property location
Loan Terms 1-10 YearsClosed or Open 1-5 Years*Commonly 1 - 2 years. Closed or Open 1-5 Years*Longer terms case by case. Closed or Open 1-2 Years*Commonly 12 months. Closed or Open
Type of Mortgages Fixed, Variable, Collateral Mortgage Plans, & HELOCs Fixed, Variable, Collateral Mortgage Plans, & HELOCs Fixed, Variable, Collateral Mortgage Plans, & HELOCs Fixed Rates, Home Equity Loans, Second Mortgages, Private Lender 1st Mortgages*Some lenders offer variable rate products
Credit Requirements 680 or higher*Lower scores are reviewed case by case 500 or higher*Lower scores are reviewed case by case 550 or higher*Lower scores are reviewed case by case *No Minimum Credit Score Required*All credit scores considered - subject to lender review and consideration.
Purpose Refinance, Home Purchase, Debt Consolidation, Construction Refinance, Home Purchase, Debt Consolidation Refinance, Home Purchase, Debt Consolidation Refinance, Debt Consolidation, Equity Takeout, Bridge Loans, Construction Financing & More
Income Criteria Salaried, Hourly, & Self Employed*Self-Employed - Full Income Required Salaried, Hourly, & Self Employed*Self-Employed - 6-12 Months Bank Statements Required Salaried, Hourly, & Self Employed*Self-Employed - Full Income Required No Minimum Income Requirements
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E&O *Rates, Terms, Product and Fees are all subject to a review of a full application, appraisal and supporting documentation. Interest rates are not gauranteed.

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