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Understanding the Different
Loan Types

Understanding the right loan options for you is key to making the best choice for your financing.

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Conventional

Conventional loans are available and guaranteed through private lenders, including banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, or through two government-sponsored enterprises: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. To qualify for a conventional loan, a borrower must complete an official mortgage application and all required documentation of their financial and credit history, including their current credit score. Most conventional home loans have a fixed mortgage rate, meaning that the rate will remain the same during the duration of the loan. Conventional loans have stricter lending requirements by banks and lenders because the federal government does not guarantee them.

Key Aspects:

  • ​Down Payments as Low as 3%

  • Fixed Mortgage Loans​​

  • Competitive Rates

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FHA

FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and allows borrowers to purchase homes with down payments as low as 3.5%, debt-to-income ratio, and credit score guidelines are not as strict as conventional loans.  They require mortgage insurance premium (MIP) to be paid through the life of loan and are strictly for a borrower's primary residence. 

Key Aspects:

  • 3.5% minimum down payment for all property types

  • Monthly mortgage insurance is required.

  • Primary residence, 1-4 Units

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Non-QM

Qualified Mortgages (QM) are regularly associated with most mortgages that are underwritten, including FHA, VA, Jumbo, Fannie, and Freddie Mac loans. 

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Non-QM loans don’t meet the typical standards for qualified mortgages. They use non-traditional methods of income verification to help borrowers get approved for a home loan. Matador offers a variety of Non-QM loans for our borrowers who may not qualify for a traditional QM loan.

Key Aspects:

  • Bank Statement Loans

  • Foreign National Loans

  • ITIN Loans

  • Asset Based Loan

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Jumbo

A Jumbo Loan exceeds the limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). They are not backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and require stricter underwriting guidelines. They are designed to finance luxury or investment properties or homes in highly competitive local real estate markets. Their strict guidelines include larger down payments and a tighter debt ratio.

Key Aspects:

  • For Loans Larger than $510,400​​

  • Fixed & Adjustable Rate options​​

  • Great for homes $1 million+​

  • Streamlined process

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VA

VA Loans are issued by private lenders and backed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. They offer flexible underwriting and down payment guidelines and are designed to help U.S. veterans, active duty service members, and widowed military spouses purchase a home.

Key Aspects:

  • Zero Down Payment Required

  • No Monthly Mortgage Insurance

  • Must pay a one-time funding fee at closing

  • Homes must be VA-approved

  • Serving our military community

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Contact
713-366-4668

hello@matadorlending.com

5718 Westheimer Rd. Suite 1000 
Houston, TX 77057

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Figure: 7 TAC § 80.200(b) CONSUMER WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COMPANY OR A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV.

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