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There is no limit to the number of times you can refinance. However, you must qualify every time you apply and there will be costs associated with closing the loan each time.
Yes! There are a number of bond programs that offer low or no down payment financing options.
The key to choosing the right mortgage is to understand the range of options and features available to you, as well as your budget, circumstances, and goals. Our licensed mortgage professionals are here to help you navigate that process. The more you know, the more comfortable and confident you will be choosing the best option for you and your family.
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) does not permit a lender to close a loan until at least seven (7) business days have passed from the date your application was received. A typical home loan takes 30 days, as a number of third-party services such as appraisals, title work, and credit are required in conjunction with the mortgage process. Once you familiarize your Loan Officer with the details of your specific loan scenario, they will be able to provide you with a more specific timeline.
The only way to find out is to speak with a qualified mortgage professional. Our Loan Officers have helped numerous clients who didn’t know if they could qualify to become home owners. We take the time to understand your financial situation and long-term financial goals, and then match you with the loan program that best fits your needs. Your approval for a loan may also largely depend on the price of the home you are financing. Getting pre-qualified prior to beginning your home search can give you an idea of what you may be able to afford.
Homeowners typically refinance to save money, either by obtaining a lower interest rate or by reducing the term of their loan. Refinancing is also a way to convert an adjustable loan to a fixed loan or to consolidate debts.
This question does not have a simple, one-size-fits-all answer. The exact amount will depend on the price of the home you buy as well the type of mortgage financing you choose. Depending on your loan program, your down payment could be as much as 20% of the home’s price or as little as 3%, while some loans require no down payment at all.
You may still qualify for a home loan even if you have experienced a bankruptcy. The best way to find out if you qualify is to talk with a Loan Officer to discuss your options. Be sure to bring all paperwork regarding your bankruptcy so your Loan Officer can find the program that best fits your situation.
Interest rates fluctuate all day, every day. If an interest rate is good, it may be in your best interest to lock now. If you wait, you run the risk of an increase in rates later. If you are concerned that rates may go down after you lock, contact your Loan Officer to discuss your options. Some programs allow you to lock for an extended period and choose to lower your rate should a better one become available.

The Denial That Does Not Have to Be the Last Word
How often does a no from one lender become a yes with another? More often than most people realize. Angel Hernandez sees it regularly and wants anyone who has been told they cannot get financed to understand that a denial from one lender is not automatically the end of the road.
Why Lenders Reach Different Decisions
Not all lenders work with the same loan programs, the same underwriting guidelines, or the same flexibility in how they evaluate a borrower’s file. One lender’s guidelines might disqualify a borrower that another lender’s programs can accommodate. The income documentation that one lender cannot work with might fit cleanly within a different program at a different institution.
A denial is a decision made within a specific set of guidelines at a specific lender. It is not a universal verdict on whether financing is possible.
The First Thing to Do After a Denial
Angel’s consistent recommendation is to ask the lender who said no to be specific about why. Not a general statement that the loan did not work but the actual specific reasons the file was declined. That information is valuable because it tells the next lender exactly what to look at and whether there is a path around the issue or through it with a different program or approach.
A denial without understanding the specific reason behind it makes the second opinion less effective. Understanding the specific reason makes it significantly more useful.
Why the Second Opinion Matters
A second opinion matters in any significant decision and a mortgage denial is no exception. Taking a declined file to a lender who has access to different programs, different guidelines, or a different way of looking at the financial picture can change the outcome entirely.
Reach out to Angel Hernandez to get that second opinion. Bring the details of what the previous lender said and he will evaluate whether a different path exists to turn that no into a yes.
Sources
ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau.gov
MortgageNewsDaily.com
FannieMae.com
HUD.gov
Investopedia.com
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