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.
Benefits of a 30-year fixed loan
Lowest monthly payment among fixed-rate terms
Payment certainty for the life of the loan
Extra principal payments can shorten the loan without refinancing
Available across nearly every loan program
What to consider
More total interest than shorter terms
Equity builds more slowly in the early years
Ready to explore 30-year fixed mortgages? Kathlene Carney can walk you through eligibility, compare options, and get you pre-approved in California.