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Loan Programs for Florida Buyers & Homeowners

As a mortgage broker, we compare options from multiple wholesale lenders. Here are the loan types we can help you explore. Program availability depends on lender guidelines, property type and borrower qualifications.

Purchase & refinance

Home purchase loans

Whether it's your first home, your next home or a second home, we'll help you find a loan that fits and get a pre-approval you can shop with.

  • First-time homebuyers
  • Move-up and relocating buyers
  • Second and vacation homes
  • Pre-approval letters for your offers
Ask about Home purchase loans →

Refinance & cash-out refinance

Refinancing replaces your current mortgage with a new one. Depending on your goals and eligibility, it can help you change your term, remove mortgage insurance or use your equity.

  • Rate-and-term refinance
  • Cash-out refinance for projects or other goals
  • Debt consolidation (talk with us about the trade-offs)
  • Shorten your term to pay off your home sooner
Ask about Refinance and cash-out refinance →

Conventional & jumbo loans

Conventional loans

Loans not insured by a government agency, typically following Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines. A good fit for many buyers with established credit, and some programs allow lower down payments.

  • Primary homes, second homes and investment properties
  • Fixed-rate or adjustable-rate options
  • Private mortgage insurance may be removable once you reach enough equity
Ask about Conventional loans →

Fixed-rate mortgages

Your interest rate, and your principal and interest payment, stay the same for the life of the loan. Shorter terms build equity faster; longer terms spread payments out.

  • Predictable principal and interest payments
  • Several term lengths available
  • Common choice for long-term homeowners
Ask about Fixed-rate mortgages →

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM)

An ARM has an initial fixed period, after which the rate can adjust at set intervals based on a market index. It can make sense if you expect to move or refinance before the adjustment period, but your payment can rise.

  • Initial fixed-rate period, then periodic adjustments
  • Rate caps limit how much the rate can change
  • We'll walk through worst-case payment scenarios with you
Ask about Adjustable-rate mortgages →

Jumbo & super jumbo loans

For loan amounts above the conforming loan limits set for your county. Jumbo guidelines vary by lender, which is where shopping multiple lenders helps.

  • Financing above conforming loan limits
  • Super jumbo options for higher loan amounts
  • Guidelines vary by lender
Ask about Jumbo and super jumbo loans →

Government-backed loans: FHA, VA & USDA

Including streamline refinance options for existing FHA and VA loans.

FHA loans

Insured by the Federal Housing Administration, FHA loans offer more flexible credit guidelines and lower down payment options. FHA mortgage insurance applies.

  • Popular with first-time buyers
  • More flexible credit guidelines
  • Gift funds may be allowed toward the down payment
Ask about FHA loans →

FHA Streamline refinance

A simplified refinance for homeowners who already have an FHA loan. Documentation requirements are often reduced, and a net tangible benefit is required.

  • For existing FHA loans
  • Often reduced documentation
  • Appraisal may not be required in some cases
Ask about FHA Streamline refinance →

VA loans

Backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible veterans, active-duty service members and qualifying surviving spouses. VA loans offer flexible down payment options and no monthly mortgage insurance. A VA funding fee may apply unless you're exempt.

  • Certificate of Eligibility required (we can help request it)
  • No monthly mortgage insurance
  • Flexible down payment options
Ask about VA loans →

VA IRRRL (VA Streamline refinance)

The VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan is a streamlined refinance for homeowners who already have a VA loan. It typically requires less documentation than a full refinance. A VA funding fee may apply unless you're exempt.

  • For existing VA loans
  • Often reduced documentation
  • Must meet VA net tangible benefit and seasoning rules
Ask about VA IRRRL →

USDA loans

Backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA loans help eligible buyers purchase homes in qualifying rural and suburban areas, including many communities across Florida. Income limits and property location rules apply.

  • Flexible down payment options
  • Property must be in a USDA-eligible area
  • Household income limits apply; upfront and annual USDA fees apply
Ask about USDA loans →

First-time buyer & specialty programs

Program availability, eligibility and terms vary.

First-time buyer & Florida down payment assistance

Florida Housing Finance Corporation and local programs may offer down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible buyers. Availability, income limits and eligibility vary by program and county.

  • Florida Housing first-time homebuyer programs
  • Down payment and closing cost assistance
  • County and city programs around Florida, when funded
Ask about First-time buyer and Florida down payment assistance →

Bank statement & non-QM loans

Self-employed or have income that's hard to document? Bank statement and other non-QM programs verify income differently. Terms differ from conventional loans, and approval depends on lender guidelines.

  • Self-employed borrowers and business owners
  • Bank statement income documentation
  • Borrowers turned down by a traditional bank
Ask about Bank statement and non-QM loans →

DSCR loans for real estate investors

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans let real estate investors qualify based on the property’s rental income rather than their personal income. They’re for investment properties only, not a home you’ll live in. Eligibility, credit, reserve and down payment requirements vary by lender.

  • Investment (rental) properties only
  • Qualifying based on the property’s rental income compared with its monthly housing payment
  • Can suit investors with complex or self-employed income
  • Terms differ from conventional loans; approval depends on lender guidelines
Ask about DSCR loans for real estate investors →

Construction loans

Financing to build a new home. We'll help you understand how draws, inspections and the switch to permanent financing work for your project.

  • New home construction
  • Construction-to-permanent options, depending on lender
  • Guidelines vary by lender and builder
Ask about Construction loans →

Not sure which loan fits?

That's what we're here for. Tell us about your goals, budget and timeline, and we'll lay out the options side by side, including the trade-offs. Rates and terms depend on your credit, loan amount, down payment, property and loan type, and change daily. You'll get a personalized Loan Estimate after you apply.

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