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Choose a loan path with the right context.

Start with your situation, compare the major mortgage families, and see what BankPricer verifies before we recommend a lender route.

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Tell us the mortgage job, then we map the product family.

A loan program is only useful if it fits the borrower, property, and timing. Use these borrower-friendly paths to narrow the conversation before comparing detailed cards below.

Buying a primary home Compare conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, and down payment options based on credit profile, cash to close, and long-term plans.

Self-employed or investor income Look at Non-QM, DSCR, bank statement, P&L, or asset-based paths when standard income documentation is not the whole story.

Using equity or planning retirement Review HELOC, home equity loan, refinance, and reverse mortgage conversations with clear math and risk discussion.

What We Verify

Mortgage intelligence means no shortcut claims.

Before a program is treated as a real option, BankPricer checks the lender path, borrower documentation, investor rules, occupancy, property type, and the tradeoffs that may affect cost or certainty.

Program fit FHA, VA, conventional, jumbo Income route W-2, business, rental, assets Equity strategy Second lien or refinance math Watchlist items Verify before quoting terms

Rate Structures

How your rate is structured

Fixed Rate

Your rate never changes, ever. The most common structure for buyers who want predictability and plan to stay in their home long-term.

30yr 20yr 15yr 10yr

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Adjustable Rate (ARM)

Starts lower than a fixed rate for an initial period, then adjusts with the market. Smart when you plan to sell or refinance before the adjustment window.

5/6 ARM 7/6 ARM 10/6 ARM

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Interest Only

Pay only the interest for an initial period, keeping payments lower while you build equity elsewhere. Common in Non-QM and investor scenarios.

Non-QM Investor

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Graduated Payments

Payments start lower and increase over time - designed for borrowers whose income is expected to grow. Less common but useful in the right situation.

FHA Conventional

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Loan Programs

The right fit for your situation

FHA Home Loans

Insured by the Federal Housing Administration. Lower down payment requirements and more flexible credit guidelines make this the go-to program for first-time buyers.

3.5% Down Flexible Credit Common Path

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VA Loans

Guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA loans can offer zero down, no PMI, and flexible paths for eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses.

0% Down No PMI IRRRL

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Conventional Loans

Not government-backed, but highly flexible. Best for borrowers with strong credit and 5-20% down who want competitive pricing without government fees.

3% Down Available No MIP at 20%

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Jumbo Loans

For properties above conforming loan limits. We compare portfolio jumbo options across lenders and review reserves, income, credit, and property details before quoting a path.

High Balance Portfolio Lenders Flexible DTI

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Non-QM & Self-Employed

Don't fit a standard income box? Non-QM programs qualify you on real-world financial situations - not just W-2 income.

DSCR Loans - Investment properties that qualify on rental income, no tax returns required
Bank Statement Loans - 12-24 months of deposits used in place of tax returns
P&L Loans - CPA-prepared profit & loss statement replaces income docs
Asset-Based - Qualify on liquid assets rather than income

Bank Statement DSCR P&L Asset-Based

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Crypto Homebuying

Some lenders are beginning to explore crypto-backed or crypto-documented mortgage paths. Availability depends on lender, investor, documentation, and current guidelines.

Watchlist Specialty Compliance Review

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HELOC & Home Equity

Access the equity you've built without refinancing your first mortgage. We run the blended rate math to find the smartest path.

HELOC HELOAN 2nd Lien

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Reverse Mortgage

For homeowners 62+ who want to convert a portion of home equity into cash - without selling. We explain the math, the risks, and the right scenarios clearly.

62+ FHA-insured Payment Deferral

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