Fixed Rate Conventional Mortgage

These loans have no government insurance, private mortgage insurance, or guarantees for the lender, and have a maximum loan amount of $647,200. Fixed Rate Mortgages are best if you have the ability to make a cash downpayment of at least 20% and prefer a fixed payment over the life of a loan.

As a general guideline, you may qualify if your monthly mortgage, taxes and insurance payment are 28% or less of gross monthly income, and total monthly debt payments, including house payments, are 43% or less of gross income. If you do not satisfy those qualifications, a larger downpayment or other strong credit factors can help you qualify.
 

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)

Rates typically start lower than fixed rate loans and are great for those who need lower monthly payments for the first few years, need more borrowing power, and/or want to qualify for the highest loan amount possible. You can choose an ARM that adjusts interest rate every 1, 3 or 5 years; or a 3/1 or 5/1 ARM where the interest rate is fixed 3 or 5 years after which time it adjusts every year. ARM loans are also attractive for those who only plan to stay in their home for a short period of time.
 

Minnesota Power Leased Land Loan

Properties on land leased from Minnesota Power can be financed using our portfolio or "in-house" products. You can borrow up to 80% of the lesser of the sale price or value of the house. You can choose from a 5/1 ARM, 10 or 15 year fixed, or 30/15 balloon.

Jumbo Mortgage

Conventional loans for loan amounts more than $647,200. Jumbo Loans generally have higher interest rates than conventional loans.

Insured Conventional Loan

FHA Loan

These loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and require a mortgage insurance premium at closing. They are best for those who have limited funds for downpayment and closing costs (downpayment and closing cost requirement is as low as 3.5% of the purchase price) and who are first time homebuyers or may not qualify for other loan types.

Mortgage Insurance: FHA requires a mortgage insurance payment at closing, which can be added to your loan. You also must pay a monthly premium of 0.85% of the balance of the loan for the life of the loan.

VA Loan

The Veteran's Administration (VA) guarantees these loans for the lender and there is no down payment required. VA Loans are designed for those who are active military or military veterans with limited funds for down payment and closing costs, and who may not qualify for other loan types. Terms: available with a fixed interest rate. Fees: VA requires a "guaranty" fee which is payable at closing. This can be added to your loan. Maximum loan amount available for VA guaranty is dependent on veteran's entitlement.

Minnesota Housing

Minnesota Housing offers Start Up loans for first time homebuyers (those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years), Step Up loans for repeat buyers and current homeowners, Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) loans for first time homebuyers, and down payment and closing cost assistance loans. Borrowers must meet income eligibility guidelines. Maximum purchase price for most Minnesota counties is $420,680.
 

Purchase and refinance options are available. Minnesota Housing works with industry standard products including FHA, VA, Conventional (with down payments as low as 3%) and Rural Development and offers low, fixed interest rates for the life of the loan.
 

Learn more about Minnesota Housing at: www.mnhousing.gov

WHEDA

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority offers Advantage Conventional loans for First Time Homebuyers (those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years) and for repeat buyers and current homeowners. Along with the first mortgage, Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) loans for first time homebuyers and down payment/closing cost assistance loans are also available. Income and loan limits do apply.

Purchase and refinance options are available. WHEDA works with industry standard products including FHA and Conventional (with down payments as low as 3%) and fixed interest rates for the life of the loan.

Optional down payment and closing cost assistance loans are available. Easy Close Monthly Payment Loans have an interest rate equal to the first mortgage rate and have a ten year term. Loan amounts can go up to 6% of the lesser of purchase price or appraised value, and can be paired with either a WHEDA Conventional Mortgage or WHEDA FHA Mortgage. Capital Access Advantage Deferred Payment Loans have zero interest and have the same loan term as the first mortgage. They must be repaid when the property is sold, refinanced, or is no longer the primary residence. The loan amount is the greater of 3% or $3,050 when paired with a WHEDA Conventional Mortgage, or the greater of 3.5% or $3,050 when paired with a WHEDA FHA Mortgage.

Learn more about WHEDA Loans at: www.WHEDA.com