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What Types of Loans Are Available?

May 16, 20251 min read
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Ever find yourself puzzled by the different home loan options? FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional... What does it all mean, and which one is right for you? 🤔

We've got you covered! Our latest video, "Understanding Loan Types: A Comprehensive Guide," breaks down the complex world of mortgages into easy-to-understand segments. 🎥

✨ 🔍 What You'll Discover: The ins and outs of FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans. How to determine the right loan based on your situation (including a handy downloadable worksheet!). The impact of your choice on down payment and loan amount. The role of mortgage insurance and how it varies across loan types. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or considering your next property purchase, this guide is invaluable. 💼

🏠 Don't navigate this journey alone! Let us simplify the process and help you make an informed decision. 🛤️ 👉 Download the workbook by copying and pasting this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mFk10qpKVYdYFenUtP9r-Wnf7Y2w848Q2OQowVnkoMU/edit?usp=sharing

0:00 Intro Down Payment Requirement by Loan Type

1:46 Down Payment Requirement by Loan Type

2:15 Conventional Down Payment Requirement and Calculation

3:45 FHA Down Payment Requirement and Calculation

4:10 FHA upfront MIP

4:35 USDA Down Payment Requirement and Calculation

5:15 USDA Guarantee Fee (upfront cost)

5:40 VA Down Payment Requirement and Calculation

6:00 VA Funding Fee (upfront cost) and Calculation

8:15 Summary of All Loan Types and Down Payment Requirement Monthly Mortgage Insurance by Loan Type

9:35 Monthly Mortgage Insurance

9:42 FHA MIP Monthly Cost & Calculation

11:06 Conventional Mortgage Insurance & Calculation

11:48 Conventional Monthly Mortgage Insurance Matrix

14:22 Credit Scores Tiers for Conventional Monthly Mortgage Insurance (See Credit Score Video for more detail on mortgage credit scores)

17:58 Brief Overview of Qualification Amounts by Loan Type (See Qualification Video for Detail)

NMLS# 1852397 www.speakstraightmortgage.com. Matthew Wentz is co-founder and co-owner of Speak Straight Mortgage.

Matthew Wentz

NMLS# 1852397 www.speakstraightmortgage.com. Matthew Wentz is co-founder and co-owner of Speak Straight Mortgage.

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