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.
Common terms are 30, 20, and 15 years: longer terms lower the monthly payment, shorter terms reduce total interest paid.
Benefits of a fixed-rate mortgage
Payment never changes — easy long-term budgeting
Protection against rising interest rates
Available across FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, and jumbo programs
What to consider
Initial rates are usually higher than an ARM's introductory rate
Lowering your rate later requires refinancing
Ready to explore fixed-rate mortgages? Kathlene Carney can walk you through eligibility, compare options, and get you pre-approved in California.