Understanding the Debt-to-Income ratio: what it is and why it matters When you begin the homebuying process and apply for a home loan, you will encounter a term known as debt-to-income ratio. Debt-to-income ratio, or DTI, is the sum of all your monthly debt obligations divided by your gross monthly income. This is …
Lock in the interest rate and shop for a home stress-free
Lock to Shop program Shopping for a Florida home without locking in your mortgage interest rate can be challenging for homebuyers. At Mortgage Equity Partners, we have created a program that will help you lock your rate while you shop. The Lock to Shop program will alleviate some anxiety around rates and make the …
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Chenoa Fund down payment assistance
How does the Chenoa Fund work? The Chenoa Fund provides second mortgages to be used with FHA loans to cover the minimum down payment requirement when purchasing an FHA-insured home. In effect, pairing the DPA with an FHA loan requires no money from the borrower, and the entire cost of the house is financed. The …
MEP’s Rate Protection Program is a win-win for borrowers!
Every rental payment you make is building equity for someone else. Home values are predicted to continue to appreciate. The prices you see today are going to continue to rise. Don’t you want to realize that appreciation for yourself? MEP’s Rate Protection Program (RPP) allows you to get off the sidelines and buy the …
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Mortgage options for self-employed borrowers
Why is self-employed different? Self-employed people often struggle to qualify for a home loan because their income is challenging to verify. Traditionally, lenders will ask to see a borrower's W2s and tax returns. Since Florida business owners do not get W2s and often use tax write-offs for business expenses, their …
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Benefits of a VA IRRRL
What is a VA IRRRL? A VA IRRRL loan is an Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), sometimes called a VA Streamline loan offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). When interest rates drop, many Florida Veterans and other homeowners with VA loans consider saving money with a refinance. The fastest …
