Credit scores play a significant role in mortgage lending. In today’s rate environment, a better score equals a better rate. It’s currently a slow time for real estate, which makes it the perfect opportunity to focus on raising your credit scores. By improving your scores now, you’ll be better positioned to borrow money for a
Because Indigo Mortgage has the VA Mortgage Loan Center, many veterans over the years have come to trust us in offering them both ethical and honorable deals. Like other consumers, veterans should shop their mortgages around to find the best rates and lowest fees. When we see an offer for a VA home loan from
A reverse mortgage is a loan that’s usually secured by a residential property that enables the borrower to access the unencumbered value of the property. If you’re in the right situation, it’s an opportunity that can allow you to purchase a home without ever having to make a mortgage payment. To qualify, buyers must be
As we are all witnessing, home values have increased exponentially in the last few years. If you’re currently not in the seller market, you’re likely sitting on a lot of equity. If you need to tap into that equity, you can do so in a couple of ways. You can either do a full refinance
Our biggest wholesale lender, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), recently announced that they are allowing partners to offer a 1% down payment for first-time home buyers’ mortgages. We have seen many borrowers benefit from this mortgage program. The program does initially require a 3% down payment, but UWM will grant an additional 2%, meaning a borrower can now
Using a local mortgage lender is imperative if you are buying a home from a relative or inheriting a property. Someone local will take the necessary time to meet all parties involved and devise a proper plan. Many buyers in this situation need to be made aware that a relative, the seller, can gift the
When borrowers are required to come up with a down payment and closing costs for their new home’s mortgage, the money can come from different sources. The first is when the borrowers have saved the money and have it already in a checking or savings account. The next way is borrowers can borrow against their
In today’s mortgage market, there are several options for down payments on a home purchase. Home prices are still quite high and mortgage rates are up there too, so finding any help to make your home purchase easier is what we’re all about at Indigo Mortgage. First-time home buyers can put as little as 1%
In today’s lending landscape, borrowers must be vigilant about maximizing their savings when seeking a mortgage on a new home. Lenders often charge borrowers exorbitant fees to maximize their profits. To secure the best rate possible, comparing offers from various lenders and communicating effectively with them is essential. Make informed decisions by asking questions like,
A jumbo loan refers to a loan that exceeds the amount of $726,000, which is the limit guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FMCC), respectively. Due to this, New Mexico borrowers seeking jumbo loans have limited options when it comes to