We specialize in VA loans in New Mexico. At Indigo Mortgage, we recently discovered some interesting information about VA rates and closing costs. A recent national survey compared VA interest rates and closing costs nationwide. This survey analyzed the top ten VA lenders nationally and compared them to smaller local VA lenders such as Indigo
Time for an update on options for Veterans Administration loans. First, the VA did away with down payments for VA Jumbo loans, those above $548,250. In the past, for Jumbo loans, the veteran was required to put down a certain percentage amount based on their guarantee available from the VA. This is no longer required,
A new independent national survey was recently conducted, looking not only at VA interest rates but also comparing closing costs. The survey looked at the top 10 VA lenders nationally and compared them to smaller VA lenders. The results showed that the big national VA lenders, the big names you recognize, are clearly taking advantage
A VA Streamline IRRL loan, also known as a VA IRRL (for “interest rate reduction loan”) is a loan designed for a veteran to refinance his or her current VA loan into a loan to get a lower interest rate and lower monthly payment. The IRRL refinance must be a VA to VA refinance. It’s
With COVID -19 disrupting the mortgage market, there have been many unexpected changes. Below is an update as to where things are in the mortgage industry, according to the Indigo New Mexico team. As consumers know, mortgage interest rates have declined and are currently the lowest in history. With that being said, there are still
It is evident that COVID-19 has had a huge impact on many areas of life, specifically the job market and employment. The team at Indigo Mortgage New Mexico is here to inform you of changing loan programs during the pandemic. Because of the uncertainty, COVID-19 has had on people’s employment, many loan programs are harder
At Indigo Mortgage New Mexico, we consider ourselves true mortgage brokers. What does this mean exactly? Below we will explain the key differences between a broker and other types of mortgage companies. There are 2 types of mortgage companies, mortgage brokers, and the “other guys”. We say this because the mortgage brokers are the ones
VA mortgage loans have made dramatic changes over the last few months. Here’s a general outline of the VA program and the most recent changes that have occurred. The VA has increased their funding fee requirements. The funding fee for a first-time use VA loan will increase from 2.15% to 2.3%. For subsequent use VA