Little Cash? Need Low Down Payment or Closing Costs?
Closing Costs Assistance
Need extra cash to cover your closing costs?
Like to put more money toward your down payment?
| The Closing Costs Assistance Program offers: |
- More Money toward your down payment
- Savings: reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket closing costs
- Flexibility: The Closing Costs Assistance program is available for use with Fixed-rate, ARM and Balloon products in conjunction with Government, Conventional and Jumbo loan amounts.
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| Best for: |
- First time homebuyers with little savings
- Move-up buyers with little equity
- Borrowers with high debt ratios
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Most potential borrowers cite the lack of equity or sufficient down payment funds and cash to close as the major obstacles for purchasing or refinancing a home.

No Money Down Program
Interested in buying a house with no down payment?
| No Money Down Program offers: |
- 100% Financing
Finance the entire purchase price of the property, plus closing costs and prepaids.
- Financing Options
Choose from a number of mortgage products, including Intermediate ARMs and Fixed Rate Mortgages.
- Special Qualification Guidelines
There are no maximum income restrictions and additional costs can come from a gift or other source.
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Best for people who:
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- Have strong current income but not a lot of savings
- Are first-time homebuyers having trouble saving for a down payment
- Are move-up buyers looking to purchase a larger home without large cash reserves
- Have higher-return investments they don't want to deplete for a down payment
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FHA Mortgage
Worried about not qualifying for a mortgage loan?
Concerned about not having enough of a down payment for a new home?
| FHA Mortgages offer: |
- Low down payments
Minimal cash is needed up front
- Easy qualifying terms
The Southeastern Home Mortgage FHA Home Loan uses relaxed underwriting criteria to evaluate debt and income. These flexible credit guidelines may enable more applicants to qualify for financing.
- Authorization to get help with costs
FHA guidelines allow homebuyers to receive some or all of their down payment and loan fees from relatives.
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| Best for: |
- Homebuyers who have limited savings and/or moderate incomes
- First-time homebuyers who are concerned about not having enough funds for down payment and closing costs on a new home
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FHA Mortgages help low-to-moderate-income homebuyers purchase homes with low down payments (approximately 3%) and flexible qualifying guidelines. These loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which sets loan limits that vary by area. With an FHA mortgage, you can use a gift or unsecured loan for down payment and closing costs. FHA mortgages are available in fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgage options.

VA Mortgage
Are you a Veteran? Do you have limited funds for down payment and closing costs?
| The VA Mortgage offers: |
- No down payment
- Easy qualification with regard to credit and income
- Out of pocket expenses can come from a gift
- No monthly mortgage insurance requirement
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| Best for people who are: |
- Qualified veterans, reservists, active servicemen and women and their spouses (check with your regional VA office to see if you are eligible)
- Eligible borrowers who have limited funds for down payment and closing costs
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VA mortgages offer the opportunity to buy a home up to a specified amount with no down payment. These loans are administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA loans are assumable and have more flexible requirements than either FHA or conventional (not government insured) home loans. Available in fixed rate mortgage options.

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