Requirements for Various Mortgage Packages

FHA:

1.25-2.25% Down Payment (depending on sales price)
Full gift acceptable from blood relative
Seller concession up to 6% of sales price
Fixed rate & ARM
Maximum mortgage in Calhoun & Kalamazoo County is $99,725
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - must be 2 full years from discharge
Co-Signer is allowed
Debt to income ratio = 29/41

VA:

0% Down Payment
Full gift acceptable from blood relative
Seller concession up to 6% of sales price
Fixed rate only
Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy - must be 2 full years from discharge
Co-Signers NOT allowed
Debt to income ratio = 41

Conventional:

Minimum of 5% Down Payment
Buyer must have 5% of own funds or full 20% gift
Seller concession up to 3% for 5-10% down payment
Seller concession up to 6% for over 10% down payment
Fixed, adjustable, and balloon payments available
May have Co-Signer - Must occupy with less than 10% down
Debt to income ratio = 28/36

Farm Home (RECD):

0% Down Payment
Gift or seller concession up to 6% of sales price
Fixed rate only
Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy - 3 full years from discharge
Co-Signers not allowed
Debt to income ratio = 29/41



 

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