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What Real Estate Lenders Look For Lenders control many programs -- some make use of over 200! Generally, lenders look for the following typical standards, with many exceptions: 1. Absolutely no late mortgage payments Borrowers obtain a loan by bringing something of value to the table. One of the following assets ought to get you financing: 1. Good credit score Seven Loan Types and Finance Terms Understanding the variety of loan types and terms enables you to choose an effective lender. Here are seven important loan types and related terms: 1. "A" Loans 2. Sub-Prime Loans 3. Stated Income Loans 4. Full-documented Loans 5. Conforming Loans & Jumbo Loans (Unit= dwelling or housing unit) Note: the amounts are higher in Hawaii and Alaska. Other states like California, New York, and Florida join the higher limits this year. The dollar amount of these loans changes periodically. Conventional lenders also use the term conforming loans for loans which are not Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. Conforming loans simply refers to the dollar amount; it doesn't mean you get a Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae loan. 6. "Jumbo loans" are for higher dollar amounts. 7. Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) (c) Copyright 2004, Jeanette J. Fisher. All rights reserved. Professor Jeanette Fisher, author of Doghouse to Dollhouse for Dollars, Joy to the Home, and other books teaches Real Estate Investing and Design Psychology. For more articles, tips, reports, newsletters, and sales flyer template, see http://www.doghousetodollhousefordollars.com/pages/5/index.htm
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