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There are many different types of loan products available. Your Affinity Loan Officer will help you determine the best one for you.

Conventional Loan Programs
Government Loans
State Bonds
Portfolio Loans
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMS)
Special Loan Programs

Conventional Loan Programs

Conventional loan programs are offered by almost all lenders and brokers. These can range from fixed loans (30 year, 15 year, 10 year, etc.) to adjustable rate mortgages (5/1 ARM, 3/1 ARM, etc.). When you select a conventional loan program, these loans are "bought" by an investor on the secondary market like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Because they buy these loans from lending institutions, they determine the qualifying factors such as credit rating, debt–to–income ratios and interest rates.

Conventional Loans with mortgage insurance – Conventional first mortgage loans greater than 80% of the property value (less than 20% downpayment) require private mortgage insurance. Mortgage insurance can be obtained on loan amounts up to 97% of the home’s sale price or appraised value.

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Please note: Although conventional loan products are "sold" to secondary market investors, the borrowers do not send payments to the investor (known as servicing). Instead, the loans are serviced by the original lender or other lenders who agree to service the loan. When you select a conventional loan product, you generally have the option of servicing sold or servicing retained loans. If you select servicing retained, you make your payments to the original lender. If you select servicing released, your loan will be sent to another mortgage company before it is bought by an investor. There may be interest rate or underwriting advantages to either choice.

Government Loan Programs (FHA and VA)

FHA Loans – FHA loans are once again becoming a good choice for first time borrowers. In many cases they allow for a 3% downpayment, which can come from a variety of sources, including gifted funds. They have competitive interest rates and fees with easier qualification standards than many conventional loans

VA Loans – Available only to qualified military veterans, Veteran Administration (VA) loans allow for 100% financing.

State Bonds

State Bond programs are subsidized by federal funds allotted to each state. They often feature a below–market interest rate and low down payment qualifications.

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Portfolio Loan Programs

These loan programs are offered by specific banks and are not sold on the secondary market or insured by the government. Qualifying guidelines are determined by the originating lender and can be more flexible on income, past employment, and credit history than other products. These loans usually have a higher interest rate than other loan products and are serviced only by the originating lender.

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Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMS)

An Adjustable Rate Mortgage or ARM is a loan program that offers a fixed rate for a determined time period. Introductory rates are often much lower than 30–year fixed rates. When that introductory period of time is up, the interest rate varies with the market conditions.

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Special Loan Programs

In addition to the wide variety of standard loan programs, HomeStreet Bank's Affinity Lending Center has special loan programs that make it easier for Hometown Customers to qualify for a mortgage.

Programs for first–time homebuyers

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