We are currently working with a couple of people who are buying a home that is owned by Fannie Mae and are getting approved for the new HomePath mortgage program. As mortgage guidelines have gotten tighter over the last couple of years, it is nice to see a program come out that actually has features like no appraisal and no mortgage insurance.
If you are interested in buying a home that is owned by Fannie Mae as your primary residence that is not in need of repairs, the “regular” Fannie Mae HomePath mortgage program is right for you.
You will often see homes that are eligible for this with the logo seen above somewhere on the sales sheets and information about the HomePath program will usually be in the remarks section of the MLS.
HomePath mortgage financing highlights include:
- Low down payment and flexible mortgage terms (fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, or interest-only)
- You may qualify even if your credit is less than perfect
- Available to both owner occupiers and investors
- Down payment (at least 3 percent) can be funded by your own savings; a gift; a grant; or a loan from a nonprofit organization, state or local government, or employer
- No mortgage insurance
- No appraisal required — the sales price is the value
- No declining markets policy
- No loans under $20,000
- No more than 10 financed properties
- No prepayment penalties
If you are interested in buying a home that is owned by Fannie Mae as your primary residence that is in need of repairs, the HomePath renovation mortgage program is the one that you will want to look into.
You will often see homes that are eligible for this program with the above logo on the sales sheets and will usually find more information in the remarks section of the MLS.
HomePath renovation mortgage highlights:
- Financing to fund both your purchase and light renovation
- Low down payment and flexible mortgage terms (fixed-rate or adjustable-rate)
- Down payment (at least 3 percent) can be funded by your own savings; a gift; a grant; or a loan from a nonprofit, state or local government, or employer
- No mortgage insurance
If you are considering buying a home that is currently owned by Fannie Mae, be sure to look into the HomePath mortgage financing program. I don’t remember the last time that I saw a loan program that said “no appraisal, no mortgage insurance and a 3% down payment!” But then again, I don’t remember a time when Fannie Mae owned so many homes. No wonder so many great deals are being had. Don’t miss out!