| The Advantages of Getting
a HomeLoan USA Mortgage |
| How is HomeLoan USA better than other
lenders? |
| HomeLoan USA offers you lower rates and
faster approvals than most other lenders. Our rates are consistently
among the lowest in the nation and we can usually approve
a loan within 24 hours of receipt of all documentation. Plus,
as we are your actual loan provider--not a web intermediary
for some other lender--you have the comfort of knowing you're
dealing directly with your loan provider.
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| What other advantages does HomeLoan
USA offer me? |
| You'll be served by a financially-strong
and experienced loan provider. Prior to initiating our online
HomeLoan USA service, our company gained a national reputation
as an industry-leader in mortgage lending and servicing. We
are an established company you can trust. A company that will
treat you with respect, courtesy and absolute integrity. Most
important, our Loan Advisors are exceptional at helping you
identify the loan that is most advantageous to your goals
and financial situation.
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| Anything else I should know about HomeLoan
USA? |
| You should know that HomeLoan USA is one
of the few lenders that offers conventional, FHA/VA and cash
out loans. HomeLoan USA offers a wide variety of programs
including 100% financing, no assets, limited doc loans and
less than perfect credit loans. We'll do everything we can
to help you get the loan you require.
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| Application and Prequalification Questions |
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| Can I get pre-approved for a loan before
I choose a house to buy? |
| Absolutely. In fact, it's smart to have
a pre-approval letter to show the realtor or home seller when
you find a house you'd like to buy. A pre-approval letter
evidences you're a serious buyer and indicates the approximate
loan amount you can afford. Pre-approval is determined by
providing income, expense and asset information and running
your credit report.
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| How do I determine how much I can afford
for mortgage payments? |
| Use the Affordability Calculator to get
a quick estimate. This is an easy way to calculate the ratio,
the amount of your monthly bills, plus the projected mortgage
payment to your monthly net income. Use the calculator as
often as you wish with different scenarios until you are satisfied
with the result.
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| Is my personal financial information
safe if I use the calculators and complete the application? |
| Yes. HomeLoan USA employs sophisticated
web-security technologies and maintains a privacy policy of
the highest standard. Feel free to use the calculators as
often as you wish, anonymously, as we do not collect this
information. Be assured, too, that when you submit an online
application to us that we do not share it with anyone. It's
confidential information between you and us.
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| How do I submit an application? |
| Just click Apply Here on our Home Page.
The application is easy to complete. If you need help, just
call 1-800-HOMELOAN and a Loan Advisor will assist you by
phone. Once all your information is entered correctly, just
click Submit.
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| How We Assist You Through the Loan Process |
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| Who will contact me once I have submitted
an application? |
| When you submit an application to HomeLoan
USA, you'll be assigned a Loan Advisor who will answer your
questions and collect any additional information necessary
to expedite your application through the loan process. This
person will be your primary contact. You can communicate with
your personal Loan Advisor at any time by email, phone or
by regular mail. How responsive are we? When you submit your
application online and include the phone number at which you
can be reached, your Loan Advisor will call you within minutes
to introduce him/herself and confirm our receipt of your application.
That's the kind of attentive, responsive service you can expect
from HomeLoan USA.
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| What do I do after I've submitted my
loan application? |
| Once we have received your loan application--whether
you've applied online or by mail--your Loan Advisor will notify
you that your loan is in process. Within 3 business days,
you'll also receive a loan package from us containing documents
for your signature as well as a list of additional documents
we'll need to complete your loan application. Mail them back
to us in the return envelope provided.
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| How can I check the status of my loan
application? |
| You can email or telephone your Loan Advisor
at any time.
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| How quickly will my loan be approved? |
| HomeLoan USA provides expeditious approval.
Once you have submitted all necessary information and documentation,
you will be notified instantly.
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| Locking Your Interest Rate |
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| How will I know what my loan interest
rate is and when do I get it? |
| Once your application and all documentation
are received by HomeLoan USA, we will notify you via email
that everything is in order and provide you with your interest
rate. You can then lock-in--at no cost to you--for 30, 45
or 60 days. Rate locks for periods beyond 60 days may require
an up-front fee.
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| Who will order the home appraisal and
when will it happen? |
| HomeLoan USA will order the appraisal
once all your documentation has been received and reviewed
by us. We will notify you when the appraisal has been completed.
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| I've had credit problems in the past,
should I forget about buying a home? |
| Absolutely not. Call 1-800-HOMELOAN and
talk to one of our Loan Advisors. We can determine if any
previous or current credit problems might disqualify you from
applying at this time and provide direction on how you can
resolve those problems and improve your credit worthiness.
The important thing is to call us. We offer a variety of mortgage
programs for people with less than perfect credit and we will
do everything we can to get you the loan you need.
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| How can I make sure the information
on my Credit Report is correct? |
| Your Credit Report reflects the information
reported to the credit bureaus by each of your creditors.
The information changes each time something is added or deleted
form your credit file. For example: paying off an account,
opening a new credit account or making a late payment on one
of your accounts will appear on your credit record. To be
certain your credit file is correct, request a copy of your
credit report periodically. If you think an entry is in error,
notify the appropriate credit bureau and ask that errors be
corrected. You can request a copy of your credit report from
either of these two credit bureaus: Experian or Equifax.
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| What loan products does HomeLoan USA
offer? |
| We offer all conventional fixed-rate and
adjustable-rate loans as well as FHA/VA, cash out loans and
less than perfect credit loans.
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| What's the difference between a fixed-rate
and an adjustable-rate mortgage? |
| With a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest
rate is determined when you are approved for a mortgage and
remains the same for the term of the loan. It can never go
up. Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) have a variable interest
rate. Typically, the interest rate is lower the first year,
then increases or decreases at predetermined, agreed-upon
intervals. Which is best for you? Use the Fixed-Rate versus
ARM Calculator to determine which is to your best advantage.
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| What are points? |
| A point is 1 percent of the loan amount.
For example: if a lender charges 2 points on a $200,000 loan,
you will pay $4,000 for points. Sometimes it is advantageous
to pay higher points in order to get a lower interest rate.
You will pay for the points at the time of closing but you
can generally deduct the cost of points as interest on your
income tax return.
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| What is PMI? |
| Lenders require Private Mortgage Insurance
(PMI) when a borrower makes less than a 20% down payment on
the home being purchased. PMI protects the lender from loss
if the borrower fails to make mortgage payments. The good
news is the borrower is usually relieved from paying PMI once
the equity in the home exceeds 20%.
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| What advantages does a HomeLoan USA
Home Equity Loan offer me? |
| HomeLoan USA offers you several outstanding
advantages:
- Low rates
- Low monthly payments
- No application fee
- No points
- No hidden fees
- No prepayment penalties
- Apply online
- Instant approval
- Borrow up to 125% of the equity in your home
- Potential tax-savings (the interest you pay may be fully
tax-deductible which further reduces your cost of borrowing.
Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of
interest.)
For your further convenience, HomeLoan USA offers both fixed-rate
and variable-rate Home Equity Loans.
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| I currently have a Home Equity Loan
from another lender at a higher interest rate than what you're
offering. Can I switch my loan to the lower rates at HomeLoan
USA? |
| Yes you can! Just complete and submit
your Home Equity Loan application. Upon approval of your loan,
you can use your loan proceeds to pay off your existing home
equity loan and enjoy our lower rates. You'll save money and
it's quick and easy to do.
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| How much can I borrow? |
| At HomeLoan USA, you can borrow up to
125% of the equity in your home. For example: If your home
has a current market value of $300,000 and an outstanding
mortgage balance of $180,000, you have $120,000 in available
equity. That's the amount you can borrow.
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| Am I free to use my HomeLoan USA Home
Equity Loan as I wish? |
| Yes. How you use your loan proceeds is
entirely up to you. Here are some of the most common ways
Home Equity Loan clients are using their funds:
- Debt consolidation (paying off higher interest credit
card and other debt)
- Medical expenses
- Education expenses
- Home improvements/renovations/repairs
- Major purchases (cars, boats, home appliances)
- Vacation and family expenses
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| Why do homeowners refinance and would
it be smart for me? |
| Homeowners refinance to accomplish a variety
of goals, but for one basic reason: to save money. To save
money by getting a lower interest rate. To save money by using
a tax-deductible loan (the refinance) to pay off non-tax-deductible
debt. That's tax smart! People most commonly use a refinance
to:
- Convert a higher interest rate mortgage to a lower interest
rate mortgage
- Lower their cost of debt by converting non-tax-deductible
debt, such as credit cards or car loans, to tax-deductible
mortgage debt.
- Convert an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate
- Consolidate a first and second mortgage into one lower-rate
mortgage
- To get cash for family needs/expenses (tuition, medical
expenses, etc.)
The key point to remember in all these instances is a refinanced
mortgage offers you tax-deductible borrowing (which effectively
lowers your cost of borrowing). Is a refinance a smart move
for you? To find out, try the calculators or call a HomeLoan
USA Loan Advisor at 1-800-HOMELOAN. You'll get our honest,
objective opinion on what's most advantageous for you.
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| How do I apply for a HomeLoan USA Refinance? |
| The application process is quick, easy
and you can do it online.
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| How soon will I know if my HomeLoan
USA Refinance has been approved? |
| Once your application has been received
you will be notified instantly!
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