In today’s mortgage market, there are several options for down payments on a home purchase. At Indigo Mortgage, we have our 100% financing option called Indigo Bright Start. In our exclusive program, borrowers don’t have to put down any money and there are no income restrictions. First time home buyers can also put as little
Today, mortgage brokers make up 25% of the mortgage market, an all time high. The other option for a home loan is using a mortgage lending division attached to a bank or offered through a home builder. Mortgage brokers are adept at helping all types of borrowers for home mortgages. Because mortgage brokers have access
Exciting news for New Mexico residents! Indigo Mortgage is thrilled to offer exclusive VA streamlined refinance rates, starting as low as 5.49%-5.75%. Our largest lender has authorized these rates for eligible veterans, providing a 30-year fixed rate with a minimum credit score requirement of 640 and a loan amount of at least $200,000. This special
Most experts predict mortgage interest rates will decrease around April/May 2024. When rates come down, they will be about 1.5% to 2% lower than they currently are (6-7%). Those who took out a mortgage in the past two years may consider refinancing to take advantage of the lower interest rates. This could save them hundreds of dollars
There are unfortunate situations, such as a divorce, where a local mortgage company like Indigo Mortgage can be a true advocate. A local New Mexico lender like us will be much more attentive to your needs as a borrower when compared to any other national or out-of-state lender. There are many pieces to a puzzle
The Federal National Mortgage Association, or “Fannie Mae,” was established in 1938 to expand access to loans for families, including those in the New Mexican market. They “don’t originate mortgage loans or lend money directly to borrowers. Instead, [they] purchase mortgage loans made by lenders, who are then able to use those funds to offer
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
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,