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How do I know what loan program is best for me?
Choosing your loan program can be difficult. After selecting your loan preferences during the application process,
your Loan Officer will be happy to provide you a personal consultation to select the loan best suited to your needs.
What is the difference between the Annual Percentage Rate APR and the interest rate?
The rate reflected on the APR shows the cost of the credit as a yearly rate. This rate is generally higher than the
rate stated on your mortgage note because, in addition to the interest rate, APR includes other costs such as
origination fee, loan discount points, pre-paid interest, and mortgage insurance. The APR allows you to compare, in
addition to the interest rate, the total cost of financing your loan, between various lenders.
Does zionmortgages.com offer mortgage loans for mobile homes?
zionmortgages.com will finance double-wide homes that have been permanently affixed to a foundation, were built after
June 1976, and meet other certain criteria. Check with a Loan Officer for further qualifying details.
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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.
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Select a Good First Time Homebuyer Loan Package
Working with a mortgage broker is the best way to locate excellent first time home buying loans. Many first time homebuyers do not have extra cash for closing or down payments. A mortgage broker has access to several lenders that are willing to offer assistance for down payments and closing fees. Furthermore, if you have bad credit, a broker can match you with a bad credit or sub prime mortgage lender. The advantage of working with brokers is that you receive multiple offers. After receiving the loan application, your broker will send you up to four offers from prospective lenders