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Mortgage Options

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life. It doesn’t have to be a big hassle.

 

A variety of mortgage options are available for home purchases and refinances. Our mortgage loan officers are here to help you evaluate the options that best fit your needs.

Personal assistance — Our mortgage loan officers will answer all your questions, offer advice and help you in any way possible. Talk to a mortgage loan officer to discuss your options.

Multiple loan options for property located in VA — Loans for primary residences, second homes and land. Loans for investment property are also available. We offer options for single-family homes, town homes, warrantable condos, modular homes, and manufactured homes.

Purchases & refinances — Loan programs listed here are available for purchases and refinances unless otherwise noted. See product details below including types of refinances available.

Rate/term refinances & cash out refinances — A "rate/term" refinance refers to the refinance of a first mortgage balance to change the rate and/or term without advancing new money on the loan. With a "cash out" refinance, additional funds are advanced, such as for home improvement, debt consolidation or other purposes.


Conventional Mortgages:

Fixed Rate Mortgage Loan

  • Good option if you plan to stay in your home for a while
  • The principal and interest portion of your payment stays the same for the term of the loan (escrow amounts such as property taxes and insurance may change)
  • Loans up to 95% of your primary single-family home’s value are available for purchases and rate/term refinances, or up to 80% for a cash out refinance
  • Loans up to 97% of a home’s value are available for first-time home buyers
  • Financing options for second homes and investment properties
  • Term options available
  • Private mortgage insurance (PMI) required for loan to value ratios greater than 80%
  • Income and sales price limits apply

Apply now   Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan (ARM)

  • Good option if you want a lower initial monthly payment or think you won’t be in the home for many years
  • May be a good choice if rates are expected to go down in a few years so you could refinance with a fixed-rate loan
  • Rate changes will affect your monthly payment
  • Primary residence and second home financing available
  • Private mortgage insurance is required for loan to value ratios greater than 80%
  • Purchase loans, rate/term refinances and cash out refinances available

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 


No Closing Cost:

Fixed Rate No Closing Cost Mortgage Loan

  • No VACU or third-party provider fees -  see example
  • Term options available
  • Rate-term refinances available up to 95% of your home’s value
  • Cash out refinances available up to 80% of your home’s value
  • Minimum loan amount is $100,000
  • Income and sales price limits apply

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

See our limitations of offer

 


Government Programs:

Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Loan

  • Good for first-time home buyers or others with down payment as low as 3.5%
  • Purchase loans, rate/term refinances and cash out refinances available
  • Term options available
  • Monthly mortgage insurance premium is required on all FHA loans
  • Income and sales price limits apply

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Loan

  • Good option if you are purchasing in a rural community

  • No down payment required

  • Income, sales price, and property eligibility restrictions apply

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

Veterans Administration (VA) Loan

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)

  • Can lower your monthly payments by refinancing your original VA-backed loan
  • If you have a variable rate, this converts your loan to a fixed interest rate
  • Easier, faster paperwork allows you to refinance your loan more quickly

Apply now   Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

FHA Streamline Refinance

  • Good for FHA mortgage holders looking to refinance and lower their monthly payments
  • Save time and money with less paperwork, often without an appraisal
  • Must refinance a current FHA mortgage loan in good standing

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer


Specialty Programs:

Jumbo Mortgage Loan

  • Available for mortgage balances greater than conventional or government thresholds
  • Primary residence financing available
  • Multiple term options are available
  • Income and sales price limits apply

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

Land Loan (for unimproved property)

  • Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) for purchase or refinance of land or a lot
  • Rate may adjust semi-annually, but not more than 1% semi-annually or 5% over the life of the loan
  • Income and sales price limits apply 

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

Construction Loan

  • Good option if you are building a new home, whether you own or are planning to purchase the land
  • Loan covers the cost of constructing a home and can include the land purchase or pay off an existing land loan
  • Fixed-rate loan with 6, 9, or 12-month construction term options
  • Easy-to-use digital platform to help you manage your draws and overall construction project
  • Once construction is complete, VACU can help you transition to a standard mortgage

Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

Doctors Mortgage Loan

  • For doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and more
  • Financing up to 100% of home value
  • No mortgage insurance required
  • Financing available  up to $1,500,000
  • Refinances available 

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

HomeReady Loan (Federal National Mortgage Association)

  • Low down payment
  • Flexible source of funds, such as a Community second mortgage within certain limits, may be used for down payment and closing costs
  • Purchase loans and rate/term refinances available
  • Private mortgage insurance required
  • Income, sales price, and property restrictions apply

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

Virginia Housing (VH) FHA Plus Loan

  • For first-time home buyers
  • Buyer must provide 1% of own funds toward the transaction
  • In addition to VHDA’s FHA-insured first mortgage, qualified borrowers may obtain a second mortgage within certain limits to help fund the down payment and closing costs
  • Income and sales price limits apply
  • Monthly mortgage insurance premium is required on all FHA loans

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

Virginia Housing (VH) with FNMA – No MI

  • Low down payment
  • Down payment assistance may be available through VHDA
  • Purchase loans and rate/term refinances available
  • No mortgage insurance (MI) required
  • Income and sales price restrictions apply 

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

 

VACU 100 Loan

  • For qualified current or previous home owners
  • Up to 100% financing available on homes valued up to $500,000
  • Only purchase loans available
  • Private mortgage insurance required
  • Income and sales price limits apply 

Apply now  Talk to a mortgage loan officer

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