97% Financing Loans

 

The following loan programs outline the various ways a borrower can maximize their borrowing power by financing 97% of the sale price on a new purchase, or 90% of the appraised value on a refinance.  All terms are either 15 or 30 year fixed rates.  Eligible properties include single family owner occupied attached or detached units in a condominium or PUD project.  All options are for purchase or rate-term refinance only. 

FHA 97%

With the Family Members Down Payment Assistance FHA will allow the Family Member to gift the required 3% down and the Seller can pay up to 3% Seller concessions.  This allows the buyer 97% Loan and the necessary help with down payment and closing cost or the buyer can put down the required 3% and pay the closing cost out of pocket.  Please note FHA down payment requirements will go up to 3.5% January 1, 2009.

97% Financing Loans

 My Community 97 and Flex 97

 This program is a straight 97% loan designed to serve teachers and public safety employees, however the program is open to all borrower’s who qualify.  The maximum loan amount is $322,700.  The minimum credit score is 680 and the maximum debt ratio is 50% (45% for non-teachers and public safety employees).  Seller concessions are allowed up to 3%.  In addition, the borrower must document assets equal to the total of 2 monthly house payments.  Mortgage insurance is required.

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Equity Solutions

Kathleen Sollenbarger

Sr. Loan Officer

314-641-9241

 

9147 Watson Road

St. Louis, MO 63126

Phone: 314-849-5400
Fax: 314-968-9059