Faq - First Time Homebuyers
How do I start the process?
Call us! Or if you would rather fill out the pre-qualification form online right away, go here: PREQUALIFY NOW
What do I need for the pre-qualification process?
Here is a list of information to have on hand for you and anyone else that will be applying with you: Name, DOB, SSN 2 year residence history (including current rent/mortgage amount) 2 year employment history (employer name, position, rough dates of employment) Gross (pre-tax) income amount
Once I pre-qualify, what is my next step?
After pre-qualifying, your next step is to find your new home! Our loan officers will provide you with a lender letter that you can use with your real estate agent to make an offer on your new home. Feel free to contact us if you haven’t decided on a real estate agent and we can […]
How much of a down payment will I need?
The answer to this varies from applicant to applicant and from loan to loan. There are three main types of loan programs available: Conventional – 5% Down Payment FHA – 3.5% Down Payment VA – No Down Payment Required (in most cases) USDA – No Down Payment Required (subject to income limits and rural property […]
What if I don’t have a down payment?
Not to worry! FHA and conventional financing both allow for gift funds from relatives and family members. If you don’t have access to a gift, there are many down payment assistance programs in metro Denver and throughout the state of Colorado that can be utilized by its residents to reduce or completely cover your down […]
What is Mortgage Insurance?
Inexperienced and experienced buyers alike often do not understand the purpose of mortgage insurance or the different types available. Mortgage insurance is insurance that you (the borrower) pay to insure that in the event of a foreclosure the lender gets reimbursed for their costs to process the foreclosure. FHA loans have mortgage insurance that is […]