Mortgage Guide

Finance your home quickly and conveniently by choosing one of our Preferred Lenders

Once you have chosen your lender, you will need to provide them with all requested documentation. Below is a loan application checklist that may be a guide for your Lender and will help complete your loan package.

    Our Preferred Lenders

    Element Home Loans

    DeAnn EllisSr. Mortgage Consultant1555 Bankers Boulevard | Suite I-200
    Monroe, GA 30655
    (770) 616-8042

    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

    JP PorebaMortgage Loan Officer173 S. Main St
    Madison, GA 30650
    772-214-8998

    FBC Mortgage

    Brittany MclendonLoan Officer210 S. Broad Street
    Monroe, Ga 30655
    770-375-5504

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    Income

    Qualifying with different types of income

    • Qualifying Income - Must have 2 years of Income history to qualify (ex: W2, Self-employed or 1099 employee).
    • Rental Income - Must have 2 years of rental income history to qualify (Programs may vary).
    • Other Forms: Social Security, commission, car allowances, child support, interest, and dividend income. See a mortgage professional for additional forms that may qualify.
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    Assets

    The following assets may be resources for your down payment and must be verified by your lender

    • Saving/Checking
    • IRAs, Thrifting saving plans, 401(k) and Keogh accounts
    • Stocks and bonds
    • Savings bonds
    • Gift Funds
    • Sale of personal property
    • Downpayment assistance programs
    • Sales of real estate
    • Collateralized loans
    • Disaster relief grants and loans
    • Employer assistance programs
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    Credit

    Different loan programs have different requirements

    • FHA loans: Can be approved with a credit score of 580.
    • Conventional Loans: Requires a credit score of 620 *Note: Most lenders require a 640 credit score.

    Good credit profile = Better Rates.

    Factors that weigh on your credit score: Payment history, outstanding credit balances, credit history, debit/credit ratio, type of credit, and inquiries.

    FHA, Conventional, and VA all have different requirements. Consult your loan officer per specific qualifying requirements.

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    Employment

    Employment history of at least 2 years

    • Education counts as history
    • Self - employment must be greater than 2 years by the same business with tax returns

    W2 -tax returns may be required.

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