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There is no limit to the number of times you can refinance. However, you must qualify every time you apply and there will be costs associated with closing the loan each time.
Yes! There are a number of bond programs that offer low or no down payment financing options.
The key to choosing the right mortgage is to understand the range of options and features available to you, as well as your budget, circumstances, and goals. Our licensed mortgage professionals are here to help you navigate that process. The more you know, the more comfortable and confident you will be choosing the best option for you and your family.
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) does not permit a lender to close a loan until at least seven (7) business days have passed from the date your application was received. A typical home loan takes 30 days, as a number of third-party services such as appraisals, title work, and credit are required in conjunction with the mortgage process. Once you familiarize your Loan Officer with the details of your specific loan scenario, they will be able to provide you with a more specific timeline.
The only way to find out is to speak with a qualified mortgage professional. Our Loan Officers have helped numerous clients who didn’t know if they could qualify to become home owners. We take the time to understand your financial situation and long-term financial goals, and then match you with the loan program that best fits your needs. Your approval for a loan may also largely depend on the price of the home you are financing. Getting pre-qualified prior to beginning your home search can give you an idea of what you may be able to afford.
Homeowners typically refinance to save money, either by obtaining a lower interest rate or by reducing the term of their loan. Refinancing is also a way to convert an adjustable loan to a fixed loan or to consolidate debts.
This question does not have a simple, one-size-fits-all answer. The exact amount will depend on the price of the home you buy as well the type of mortgage financing you choose. Depending on your loan program, your down payment could be as much as 20% of the home’s price or as little as 3%, while some loans require no down payment at all.
You may still qualify for a home loan even if you have experienced a bankruptcy. The best way to find out if you qualify is to talk with a Loan Officer to discuss your options. Be sure to bring all paperwork regarding your bankruptcy so your Loan Officer can find the program that best fits your situation.
Interest rates fluctuate all day, every day. If an interest rate is good, it may be in your best interest to lock now. If you wait, you run the risk of an increase in rates later. If you are concerned that rates may go down after you lock, contact your Loan Officer to discuss your options. Some programs allow you to lock for an extended period and choose to lower your rate should a better one become available.

The Rule Every Mortgage Applicant Hears and When It Has Exceptions
After you apply for a mortgage the standard advice is consistent and nearly universal. Do not make any changes to your financial situation. Do not change jobs. Do not open new credit. Do not make large purchases. Stability is what underwriters want to see and disrupting the picture that got you approved is how deals fall apart.
That advice is right the vast majority of the time. And then there are the situations where a knowledgeable loan officer looks at the specific circumstances and finds a different path.
The Story Worth Hearing
Rosemarie Ashley had been working with a client for about a month. They had structured a loan that was going to work for her situation. It was not a perfect solution but it was going to get her into the next chapter of her life and it was going to close.
Then she called with news that felt like it was going to derail everything. A company wanted to talk to her about a job.
Rosemarie told her to take the call. She did. Then she called back. They wanted to hire her. The pay was significantly better. It would be genuinely life-changing. But she knew the conventional wisdom and she assumed accepting the offer meant the loan was over.
Rosemarie told her maybe not.
What Happened Next
The offer letter came over. Rosemarie reviewed it carefully to make sure it contained everything an underwriter was going to need to evaluate the situation. The start date. The position. The compensation. The terms. She submitted it to underwriting with a clear explanation of the circumstances and made the case that this change was not a disruption to the borrower's ability to repay. It was a significant improvement.
Underwriting said yes.
They closed the loan using income from a job she had not started yet. She closed on her home. Two weeks later she started the new position.
What This Actually Means
The rule about not changing your financial situation during a mortgage process exists for good reason and it applies in the overwhelming majority of cases. A job change in the middle of a transaction can absolutely kill a deal if it is handled wrong or if the circumstances do not support an exception.
But conventional wisdom is a starting point not an absolute. A loan officer who knows what underwriters are looking for, knows how to present a situation compellingly, and knows when the facts of a specific case actually support a favorable outcome can sometimes find a path that the standard advice would suggest does not exist.
Do not try to navigate this on your own. The variables that determine whether an exception is possible are specific and require someone with the experience to read them correctly.
Call Rosemarie Ashley at 586-419-3918 before you assume the answer is no.
Sources
ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau.gov
FannieMae.com
MortgageNewsDaily.com
Investopedia.com
NationalMortgageProfessional.com
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