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Quick Mortgage Definitions / Terms / Facts
Is my personal information safe?
Absolutely. Your privacy and security is of the utmost importance to us. After logging into this system, your information
is encrypted so your personal information cannot be accessed or viewed by anyone without the proper privileges. We
maintain the highest level of security and data encryption available throughout your loan process.
What is the Lock Policy?
The interest rate market is dynamic and subject to movements without advance notice. To protect you from interest rate
fluctuations, zionmortgages.com allows you to lock in the interest rate and corresponding points quoted to you when you
apply for a loan with us. This locked-in rate is good for a certain period of time, regardless of whether rates go up or
down. Please note that zionmortgages.com is not responsible for any rates that may change prior to when you lock in your
rate. This policy is subject to change without advance notice by us.
How much does mortgage insurance cost?
Your PMI will be based on your down payment and the loan amount. The larger your down payment, the less PMI will cost.
This is paid monthly with your mortgage payment.
Who are "Fannie Mae" and "Freddie Mac"?
Fannie Mae, also known as the Federal National Mortgage Association FNMA and Freddie Mac, also known as the Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation FHLMC, are government-sponsored enterprises GSE that buy mortgages from lending
institutions in the secondary market; both operate as publicly traded corporations.
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Mortgage Qualification Guidlines
Here are some of the general guidelines of how you can qualify for a mortgage loan:
1. You should wait for at least 2 years since your final discharge date, if you had gone through bankruptcy filing
2. You should wait at least 3 years since the foreclosure had been Completed, in case you have had a foreclosures in the past.
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Mortgage Qualification Guidlines
1. If the government has established your student loan to be in default, it is possible that you are not found to be a qualified applicant for a mortgage loan. However, there are cases the disqualification may be waived provided that you have entered into your repayment negotiations to schedule for the student loan and you have made punctual payments again for the previous year.
2. You should pay any outstanding collection payments prior to filing you application for the mortgage loan.
3. If you are subject to cases that involve child support payments, your payments should be current and caught up. All court ordered judgments should have been paid up to date.
