New American Funding is a family owned and operated independent mortgage lender with a flagship location in Orange County, quickly expanding throughout the U.S. to Nevada, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, and Texas to name a few. Since 2003, we have been dedicated to help other families and individuals improve their quality of living through home ownership. We pride ourselves on serving our clients, in fact we were just rated "best mortgage servicer for client satisfaction" by J.D. Power 2022. In addition, NAF is known for their two 2021 Stevie Awards for Great Employers, including Gold for Employer of the Year – Financial Services, and Bronze for People-Focused CEO – HR Individual for the company's CEO, Rick Arvielo. We're grateful to have received 35 Stevie awards since 2016. It's safe to say you can trust us with your transaction - from start to finish, we're on your side!
CONFORMING VS NON
There are two types of Conventional loans: conforming and non-conforming. Conforming loans have terms and conditions that comply with guidelines dictated by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Non-conforming loans, also known as Jumbo loans, are above the maximum loan amount set forth by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. Typically, a Conventional loan requires a high credit score and more money down, but is a great option as it does not have as many provisions as an FHA loan.
BENEFITS OF FHA LOAN
FHA loans can be used to purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage, and there are many benefits to having an FHA loan. You can purchase a home with a lower down payment than a conventional loan or use a streamline refinance to lower your current payment, with less documentation than a traditional loan. Typically, an FHA loan is one of the easiest types of mortgage loans to qualify for because it requires a low down payment and you don’t have to have perfect credit. For FHA loans, a down payment of 3.5 percent is required for maximum financing. Borrowers with credit scores as low as 500 can qualify for an FHA loan.
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR VA?
A VA loan is designed to help active duty military and veterans qualify for homeownership. Guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, they offer lower interest rates and better terms than conventional mortgages and are offered exclusively to service members and certain military spouses.
VA home loans can be used to refinance an existing mortgage with either the IRRRL Streamline Refinance or a cash out refinance. VA loans are one of the most popular choices among eligible first-time home buyers because of the exceptional benefits they offer military borrowers.
READ MORE ABOUT JUMBO
Sometimes traditional loans aren’t enough to buy the home you really want. A Jumbo loan is a mortgage that can exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s conforming loan limits of $766,550. Also known as non-conforming loans, Jumbo loans and Super Jumbo loans offer the flexibility of borrowing with less restrictions.
NEED TO RENOVATE?
Whether you’re buying a home that needs to be completely remodeled or simply update a few spaces, the FHA 203k loan allows you to combine your renovation costs into your mortgage so there is one loan with one closing. The amount borrowed is a combination of the cost of the home and the estimated price of the repairs, including the labor expenses. This type of loan is backed by the Federal Housing Administration, but you don’t need to have an FHA home loan to qualify for a FHA 203k refinance loan.
MORTGAGE REFINANCING
We love helping our clients save money. After closing on a REFI, we helped one customer save over $2,300 per year. And that's just one scenario! You may not know, but there are a few different REFI options, and it's important to have an expert assess what's right for you.
- No More Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) – Refinancing your home could allow you to get rid of your private mortgage insurance, which helps you save money.
- Pay off debt: Refinancing could allow you to pay off high-interest credit card debt, student loans, auto loans, or other high-interest debt.
- Increase your long-term net worth: A lower interest rate on your mortgage means you’ll save money over the lifetime of the loan.
As a Top 10 Rated Mortgage Lender, we have the trust of our clients and partners because we’ve earned it. For over 20 years, we’ve continued to operate off our foundational principles, which has propelled us to employ over 4,800 individuals, grow to over 190 nationwide branches, and funded over $67.2 Billion in Home Loans to date. New American Funding has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has been BBB accredited since 2004. But what’s most important to us is not expansion or accumulating a list of accolades – it’s serving our clients well. We believe transparency is key to ensure a smooth transaction and enhance our client’s lending experience. Read what our clients think about us here.
