Mortgage Loan Programs and Eligibility Requirements

A comparison of available loan programs - conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, HELOC and specialty financing - with the credit, down payment and property rules that decide which one fits.

With 20% down, conventional borrowers avoid private mortgage insurance entirely — and when PMI is required, it automatically ends once sufficient equity is reached.

Benefits of a conventional loan

• Down payments from 3% for qualifying borrowers
• PMI can be removed once you reach 20% equity
• Available for primary homes, second homes, and investment properties
• Flexible terms — 15, 20, and 30-year fixed or adjustable options

What to consider

• Credit and debt-to-income standards are stricter than FHA
• Loan amounts above conforming limits require a jumbo loan

Ready to explore conventional loans? Jonathan Leidel can walk you through eligibility, compare options, and get you pre-approved in Florida and 4 more states.

Jonathan Leidel, Producing Branch Manager at Buying a new home or refinancing? Local Mortgage Authority are top-rated brokers offering competitive rates from our Asheville, NC & Spartanburg, SC offices.. NMLS #1312477. Call (828) 242-5597.

• Conventional loans for strong credit and steady income
• FHA loans with flexible credit and low down payment
• VA loans with no down payment for eligible veterans
• USDA loans for eligible rural and suburban properties
• Jumbo, DSCR, bank statement and bridge financing