Arizona Conventional Mortgage – 3% Down
Many Arizona homebuyers looking for a loan down payment mortgage option do not think that they have an option to use a Conventional home loan. In fact, most feel that an FHA mortgage is their only option. While that used to be true (unless the buyer was opens in a new window VA or opens in a new windowUSDA eligible), there is a new 3% down payment Conventional Mortgage option for Arizona homebuyers.
3% Down Conventional Mortgage Requirements:
Must be a primary residence
Maximum debt to income ratio 45%
Minimum credit score Contact us for Credit Score Requirements
Borrower must receive automated approval via Fannie Mae
Mortgage Insurance is required
Other Conventional mortgage requirements apply
The 3% down payment option is offered by opens in a new windowFannie Mae. Thanks to our direct relationship with Fannie Mae we process, underwrite and fund this product in-house.
Why Conventional over FHA?
While an Arizona FHA mortgage is a great option, a Conventional mortgage may be a better fit for many Phoenix area homebuyers. A Conventional loan offers several possible benefits compared to an opens in a new windowFHA home loan. Benefits include:
3% down payment vs. 3.5% down payment required by FHA
No upfront mortgage insurance premium required
Monthly mortgage insurance may be cheaper (depends on buyer’s credit score)
Easier to eventually eliminate mortgage insurance payments
The 3% down conventional mortgage option is a great choice for Arizona homebuyers. Not every borrower will be approved for a opens in a new window3% down Conventional mortgage. If approval is not possible at 3% down, there are other low down payment Conventional mortgage options available in Maricopa County/Arizona.
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By Jeremy House
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