When you are shopping for a home in Tempe or elsewhere in Arizona, one flexible mortgage product you might consider that can feature a low down payment is a conventional home loan.
What is a Conventional Loan?
A mortgage that is not insured by a government agency is known as a conventional loan. If that loan is eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, it is a conforming mortgage. This is the type of home loan that borrowers usually are thinking of when they talk about conventional mortgages.
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Conventional Loan Limits in Arizona
What determines whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase a mortgage? The conforming loan limits. These are set annually, and can vary depending on your county. In certain high-cost counties, there are higher loan limits. But for all of Arizona, the conforming loan limits are as follows:
1 UNIT
$647,200
2 UNITS
$828,700
3 UNITS
$1,001,650
4 UNITS
$1,244,850
So long as you want to borrow up to those limits, a conventional conforming loan could be right for you.
What about situations where you may want to borrow more? To finance the purchase of a more expensive home, think about applying for a jumbo mortgage.
Not sure whether you need a jumbo or conventional loan? That is something Misty can help you figure out.
Do You Qualify for a Conventional Mortgage?
When you apply for a conforming loan, these factors will determine what you qualify for:
- Your credit score
- Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio
- Your employment status.
- Your employment history.
- Your down payment ability.
- Your income.
During your consultation, Misty can offer you recommendations to help you increase your credit score, and can answer your questions about down payments and other aspects of a mortgage.
Buy a Home With a Conventional Mortgage in Tempe or Beyond
If you are ready to buy a home with a conforming loan, Misty Garrison can help you do so in Tempe or anywhere in the state of Arizona. To begin, please call today at (480) 618-5358 to schedule your consultation.
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