by Tim Storm | Jul 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
HomeReady is the newest home loan program offering from Fannie Mae and can save Orange County home buyers money. It’s designed to provide financing to creditworthy lower income borrowers in minority and low-income neighborhoods. It provides several benefits to borrowers like a reduced down payment, lower Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPA’s), and reduced monthly Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) premiums. Loans made through HomeReady can also be potentially refinanced up to 97% of the loan value. Eligibility for the HomeReady Loan Program There are some basic eligibility requirements for the HomeReady program, but for those that are eligible HomeReady offers quite a bit of flexibility in getting your loan application approved. HomeReady does not allow the borrower to own another home at the time of the new loan, but not require the borrower to be a first time buyer. That’s right, this program not not restricted to only first time buyers. An online Home Buyer Education course is required to be completed prior to closing. One of the coolest things about the HomeReady program is that it allows unconventional ways to establish a credit history. So for an Orange County home buyer with limited to no credit, providing alternative credit ( for example submitting proof of making a utility bill on time for 12 months) can be used in place of not having credit on the credit report. HomeReady also allows for the pooling of income from family members to help qualify the loan. Income limits still need to be met. Down Payment Requirement for HomeReady Home Loan Program The down payment requirement with HomeReady is lower compared to...
