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Learn more about conventional mortgages and if they're the right type of mortgage for you.
Read MoreIf you’re considering a conventional home loan, don’t settle for a process that’s anything less than exceptional. We’ll help make your home-buying experience a breeze so that you can focus on what really matters—like where you’re going to put the couch.
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A conventional mortgage is a type of unsecured home loan issued by private lenders like credit unions, banks, or mortgage companies. You’ll pay a down payment ranging from 3% to 20%, then pay back the remainder of the loan in monthly installments for an agreed-upon loan term, typically from 15 to 30 years.
The down payment for a conventional loan can be as low as 3% and as high as 20% of the loan total. Paying a higher down payment gives you more equity in your home from the jump. For low down payments, you may need to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Arkansas Federal offers several different types of home loan options that offer different solutions and down payment options depending on your needs.
Pre-qualification is the process of calculating how much house you can afford. Your lender will take information like your total debt, income, and assets, and use that to provide an estimate of the loan amount and home price you can afford.
A credit score of 620 is required to qualify for a conventional loan.
Debt-to-income (DTI) refers to all your monthly debt payments – things like loans, credit card bills, etc. – divided by your gross monthly income.
You can get a quote on a conventional loan in just a few minutes online, talk with our mortgage lending team, or visit your local branch to learn more.