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Greenway Mortgage is happy to announce that our enhanced FHA Down Payment Assistance program is here and better than ever! We are on a mission once again to make the dream of homeownership possible.  

While many people manage to purchase a home by saving for a down payment over a period of years, increasing home prices and stagnant or low wages can make this quite difficult. The truth is, you don’t need a large down payment to qualify for homeownership.

For those that qualify, Greenway’s FHA Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program allows renters to become homeowners without tapping into their savings account. This program provides the down payment to assist you with a home purchase along with reduced closing costs. Plus, there are no first-time homebuyer requirements.

This means new homeowners can start building equity for their future now, rather than waiting years to save a down payment while home prices may become even more unaffordable.

In order to qualify for this program, borrowers must meet program criteria. Like any loan option, this program does have a credit requirement. However, the good news is, your credit score can be as low as 620.

The following information highlights the details of the program. You can also click here to learn more.

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Up to 5% of purchase price towards down payment and closing costs
  • 100% Financing; 0% Down Payment
  • No first-time buyer restrictions 

THE FINE PRINT

  • Approved counseling required
  • Income limit: 115% of median income for the county
  • Minimum credit score 620
  • 5% second lien forgivable after 120 consecutive, on-time payments
  • Available in NJ, PA, CT, MD, DE, NC & FL (1-2 units only)
  • Eligibility requirements, exclusions, and other terms and conditions apply.

Down payment assistance programs have allowed many buyers just like you to move into their dream home, oftentimes for less than it was costing them to rent.  Make this the year you become a homeowner by checking out ourFHA Down Payment Assistance program.

If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out today or visit us online to get your free pre-approval.


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In Part 4 of Erin the Expert's 4-part series on Greenway's Construction Loan Platform, we discuss why choosing an experienced mortgage lender is critical.

Did you miss last week's blog (Part 3:Greenway's Construction Loan Program)? No worries! Click here.


Choosing an Experienced Lender is Critical

construction loan is more complex than a standard mortgage, with more moving parts and more specialized expertise required.

Greenway Mortgage has the knowledge, experience, and proven process to guide you through the construction loan process as you build your dream home. To learn more about our construction loan program and find out if you qualify, contact us to discuss your project.

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In Part 3 of Erin the Expert's 4-part series on Greenway's Construction Loan Platform, program details and benefits are covered! In case you missed last week's blog (Part 2: Four Components of a Construction Loan) you can catch up here. 


A One-Time Construction Loan is an easier way to finance your dream home. Everyone has their own ideas of what a perfect home is like, but let’s face it—they’re not always available on the market. With Greenway’s construction loan, you can build and finance the home of your dreams—all with just one application and one closing. It's that simple!

Let's dive into the program details and benefits a construction has to offer.

Program Details:

  • 1 time close
  • Single Family Residential only
  • Primary & Secondary Residence Only 
  • Only 10% down required, depending on loan size* 
  • 720 min credit score

Benefits:

  • Consolidate construction & purchase price for only 1 set of closing costs & fees
  • Purchase a tear down property 
  • If you already own an empty property & want to build a home, tear down & put up a new one, or do a major renovation on an existing home
  • Pay just interest-only payments during construction
  • Avoid requalification post-construction
  • Simple & flexible draw process with no set schedule
  • Use builder of your choice

How Do Construction Loans Work?

Overall Process:
  • Builder Approval 
  • Project Approval (appraisal, plans & specs, costs from builder)
  • Borrower Credit Approval
  • Initial Draw at Close (up to 50K) to get project started and/or reimburse for any materials already purchased
Construction Period
  • Post close welcome call from construction management company
  • Inspections done as work is put in place, then checks for draws issued to builder and borrower
  • Once work is done, loan is modified into a standard 30 year fixed loan at present market rates (vs. the interest only loan in place during construction). Borrower is able to pay down balance on converted loan in the event other property they owned has been sold in the meantime. *NO CLOSING COSTS*
Specialized Features
  • Stalled projects
  • Modular construction
  • Major renovations (projects beyond scope of renovation programs)

 

Choosing an Experienced Lender is Critical

construction loan is more complex than a standard mortgage, with more moving parts and more specialized expertise required.

Greenway Mortgage has the knowledge, experience, and proven process to guide you through the construction loan process as you build your dream home. To learn more about our construction loan program and find out if you qualify, contact us to discuss your project.


Stay tuned for next week's blog (Part 4) on why choosing an experienced mortgage lender is critical. You can learn more about the One-Time Construction Loan by clicking here.

Don't forget to download Erin The Expert's Mobile Mortgage App where you'll have instant access to Erin, along with helpful tools. Check it out here.

 
 
*Finance up to 90% of project (purchase price + cost to construct)Eligibility requirements, exclusions and other terms and conditions apply.

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In Part 2 of Erin the Expert's 4-part series on Greenway's Construction Loan Platform, the 4 Components of a Construction Loan are discussed. In case you missed last week's blog you can catch up here. 


What are the 4 Basic Components of a Construction Loan?

There are four basic components of the Greenway Mortgage construction loan program – builder approval, project approval, credit approval, and construction.

  1. Builder Approval. Aside from getting you pre-approved for your construction loan, the first and most important step is to approve your builder. You have the freedom to choose your general contractor, but we need to verify that the general contractor is established and reputable. As part of this process, we’ll verify the builder’s license and insurance and make sure they have a recent track record of completing similar projects.

  2. Project Approval. The second step is to approve your specific project. This involves reviewing project plans and specs from your architect, cost estimates from the builder, and an appraisal of the home’s value on the property once construction is complete.

  3. Credit Approval. During these first two steps, we’ll work on your credit approval, following the same process as securing a traditional mortgage. Depending on the loan size, a down payment of only 10 percent is required. You can finance up to 90 percent of the home, including the purchase price and the cost to construct. A minimum credit score of 720 is required to secure a construction loan.

  4. Construction. Once your loan closes, the construction phase begins. You’ll receive an initial draw of up to $50,000 to start the project or reimburse you for materials already purchased. You and your builder will coordinate with the construction manager, who will release funds according to the agreed upon draw schedule as work is completed and inspected.

Choosing an Experienced Lender is Critical

construction loan is more complex than a standard mortgage, with more moving parts and more specialized expertise required.

Greenway Mortgage has the knowledge, experience, and proven process to guide you through the construction loan process as you build your dream home. To learn more about our construction loan program and find out if you qualify, contact us to discuss your project.


Stay tuned for next week's blog (Part 3) on Construction Loan Program Details & Benefits. You can learn more about the One-Time Construction Loan by clicking here.

Don't forget to download Erin The Expert's Mobile Mortgage App where you'll have instant access to Erin, along with helpful tools. Check it out here.


 
 
A note from, Erin the Expert: "Welcome to my 4-part series on my Construction Loan Platform. In today's blog (Part 1), I discuss what a construction loan is and the projects that are eligible for this type of loan. Make sure you stayed tuned for the coming weeks as I'll be discussing the components of a Construction Loan and why choosing an experienced lender is critical."

 

Can’t Find Your Dream Home? Build It with a Construction Loan.

 

Trying to find the perfect home that checks all the boxes on your list of “needs” and “wants” can be both frustrating and discouraging. Home buyers often end up compromising because their dream home just isn’t on the market. Most don’t realize that there’s an alternative to the standard mortgage that allows them to build their own dream home.
 

What is a Construction Loan?

The Greenway Mortgage Construction Loan Program allows you to the finance the building of a single-family home, whether the home will be your primary residence or second home. The purchase of a property and the cost to build are consolidated into a single closing, which means you only pay closing costs and fees one time.

During the construction period, you save a significant amount of money by making interest-only payments based on total funds drawn until construction is finished. The draw process is simple and flexible with no set schedule. Once the home is complete and the certificate of occupancy (CO) is issued, the loan is modified into a standard loan term at present market rates. At this point, there is no loan requalification, and you pay no additional closing costs.

 

What Projects are Eligible for a Construction Loan?

A construction loan is typically used when you purchase either a vacant lot and build from scratch, or a “teardown” home to demolish and replace with a new home.
 
However, our construction loan program can also be used to build or replace a home on a property you already own, or to renovate an existing home when the necessary repairs go beyond what a standard renovation loan allows.
Stalled real estate projects and modular home construction can be eligible for construction loans as well.
 

Choosing an Experienced Lender is Critical

construction loan is more complex than a standard mortgage, with more moving parts and more specialized expertise required.
 
Greenway Mortgage has the knowledge, experience, and proven process to guide you through the construction loan process as you build your dream home. To learn more about our construction loan program and find out if you qualify, contact us to discuss your project.
 

 
Stay tuned for next week's blog (Part 2) on the 4 Components of a Construction Loan. You can learn more about the One-Time Construction Loan by clicking here.
 
Don't forget to download Erin The Expert's Mobile Mortgage App where you'll have instant access to Erin, along with helpful tools. Check it out here.
 
 

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