Loan Options

Conventional loans.

The flexible workhorse of home financing.

Conventional loans are the most common path to homeownership — competitive rates, flexible terms, and options for down payments starting as low as 3% for qualified buyers. Because we broker your loan across dozens of wholesale lenders, your conventional rate is the market competing for you, not one bank's shelf price.

Down paymentAs low as 3%
Best forSolid credit, long-term plans
Property typesPrimary, second home, investment
Mortgage insuranceRemovable at 20% equity
Who It's For

Is this your loan?

Buyers with established credit who want the widest menu of terms — 15, 20, or 30 years, fixed or adjustable. Also the natural home for second homes and investment properties, and for buyers who want mortgage insurance that goes away once equity reaches 20% instead of lasting the life of the loan.

Step 01

Pre-approval

A short application and credit review gives you a real number to shop with.

Step 02

Rate shopping

We put your file in front of dozens of wholesale lenders and bring back the best terms.

Step 03

Underwriting

Income, assets, and the property get verified. We quarterback the paperwork.

Step 04

Clear to close

Sign, fund, keys. Most conventional purchases close in about 3–4 weeks.

Questions

The ones everyone asks.

How much do I really need down?

Qualified first-time buyers can put as little as 3% down; 5% is common otherwise. Putting 20% down removes mortgage insurance entirely — but waiting years to save 20% often costs more than the insurance would. We'll run both math paths with you.

What credit score do I need?

Most conventional programs look for the mid-600s and up, with the best pricing in the mid-700s. If you're close to a threshold, we'll tell you — sometimes a 60-day plan beats applying today.

Fixed or adjustable?

Fixed is the default for a reason: your payment never moves. An ARM can make sense if you're confident you'll sell or refinance within its fixed period. We'll show you the break-even.

Every scenario is different — program guidelines, rates, and qualifying criteria vary by lender and change over time. The fastest way to a real answer is a conversation. This page is general information, not a commitment to lend.

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