Loan Options: Eleven Paths, One Honest Comparison

As an independent brokerage, we shop multiple lenders across eleven loan paths — then show you the comparison in real numbers. No loyalty to any program, no consultation fees, ever. Buying your first home? Start with our First-Time Homebuyer Guide — it walks the whole path before you pick a program.

ConventionalThe benchmark. As little as 3% down for qualifying first-time buyers, PMI that cancels at 20% equity, and the widest property flexibility.Explore Conventional →FHAThe flexible-credit workhorse: 3.5% down with a 580+ score, and every dollar can be a family gift.Explore FHA →VAYour earned benefit: no down payment with full entitlement, no monthly mortgage insurance, and no program loan cap.Explore VA →USDAZero down in eligible rural and suburban areas, with the lowest-cost insurance of any low-down program.Explore USDA →JumboFinancing above $832,750 — where lender shopping matters more than anywhere else.Explore Jumbo →Adjustable-Rate (ARM)Fixed for 5, 7, or 10 years, then capped adjustments. The right tool when your timeline is shorter than the fixed period.Explore Adjustable-Rate (ARM) →New ConstructionOne-time close: build loan and permanent mortgage in a single closing — with land equity counting toward your down payment.Explore New Construction →Manufactured HomeReal mortgages — FHA, VA, and conventional — for HUD-code homes on permanent foundations.Explore Manufactured Home →Non-QM & Bank StatementQualify with 12–24 months of bank statements, rental income, or assets — no tax returns required.Explore Non-QM →Investment PropertyConventional and DSCR tracks that let the property help carry itself on paper. Financing that pencils.Explore Investment Property →RefinanceRate-and-term, cash-out, or dropping mortgage insurance — decided by break-even math, not sales pressure.Explore Refinance →

How to Choose — the Three Questions That Decide

Nearly every program decision comes down to three inputs. Your credit score sets the menu: strong scores usually point conventional, flexible scores usually point FHA. Your down payment and savings narrow it: VA and USDA can eliminate the down payment entirely for eligible buyers, and gift funds can cover FHA’s. The property and your paperwork finish it: price determines conforming versus jumbo, location unlocks USDA, and self-employment or rental income may point to Non-QM. We run your answers through every program you qualify for and show the results side by side — the moment you see which one actually costs less is the Eureka moment we’re named for.

Try the Numbers Yourself

Five free calculators, no contact info required: Mortgage Payment · Rent vs Buy · Refi Break-Even · Early Payoff · Impounds & Prepaids. And when a term stumps you, our plain-English glossary explains all 84 of them twice.

Not Sure Where to Start? That’s What We’re For

One conversation maps every program you qualify for — priced, compared, and explained twice. No consultation fees, ever.

Program guidelines are set by HUD, the VA, USDA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and individual lenders, and are subject to change; lender overlays apply. This page is educational and is not a commitment to lend; all loans are subject to underwriting and approval. Figures reflect 2026 limits. Last reviewed: August 12, 2026.