Conventional mortgages make up 80% of the loans we arrange for our clients. In the past, typical conventional loan applicants boasted good credit, moderate debt, and often had funds available for a down payment, typically around 20% to evade mortgage insurance.
However, the landscape of conventional loans has evolved, introducing enticing low down payment programs with reduced mortgage insurance. Programs like Home Ready and Home Possible now extend opportunities for first-time homebuyers to secure financing with as little as 3% down, even for condominium purchases.