Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage loan, known as a Home Equity Mortgage or HECM (you’ll hear it pronounced “heck-um”) can be used by homeowners age 62 and older as a tool to make the most of an important retirement asset: home equity. Though not for everyone, obtaining a reverse mortgage could give you the financial freedom to live the retirement lifestyle you desire.

A traditional mortgage requires homeowners to make monthly loan payments. A reverse mortgage or HECM, on the other hand, allows the homeowner to convert some of the equity in their home into loan funds they can receive through a variety of payment options (monthly installments, line of credit, lump sum, or a combination) — but with no monthly mortgage payments.* As with any mortgage, the borrower is responsible for property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and property maintenance.

If you own your home outright or do not owe a large amount, you may be able to access that equity now to use however you would like.

Requirements

There are some requirements that must be met to be eligible for a reverse mortgage, including:

You must be at least 62 years old.
You must own your home outright or have at least paid down a significant amount of your mortgage.
You must live in the home full time.
You must have the financial resources to maintain the home and continue paying property-related taxes, insurance, and any homeowner’s association fees.
You must not be delinquent on any federal debt.
You must participate in an information session led by a reverse mortgage counselor who’s approved by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Your home must be one of these property types: a single-family house or townhome; a two- to four-unit property that you occupy as your principal residence; a condominium that’s approved by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA); or a manufactured home meeting certain criteria.

Fresh Start

Some hard-working people lose their homes or are forced into bankruptcy due to an unexpected layoff, job loss or reduced income.

If this has happened to you recently, Fresh Start may help you buy another home now. You may qualify for a loan immediately after a bankruptcy, foreclosure or similar event, instead of waiting several years.

Fresh Start includes these buyer-friendly options and features:

No waiting period, or “seasoning” is required after a bankruptcy, foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or
short sale
Low minimum FICO scores accepted
You may finance a family residence, condominium, co-op, a
2-4 unit property or a home in a Planned Unit Development (PUD).

Loan amounts from $100,000 to $2 million
Fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are available
Down payments begins at 20%

Conventinal

Also known as conforming loans, these loans are not insured by the federal government. Our conventional loan inventory includes:

Loans with fixed rates. These feature the same interest rate until your loan is paid off, or your refinance.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages, or ARMs. These generally offer a lower interest rate for the first five to 10 years of your loan before adjusting to a new rate every 12 months. Jumbo loans. These offer loan amounts over the maximum conventional loan limit, which is currently $417,000 unless you are buying in a high-cost area. Some of these areas are in California, Colorado and Maryland. Caliber offers Jumbo loans with fixed- and adjustable rates.

High-balance loans. These provide loan amounts that are over the annual conforming limit set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Generally, high-balance loans are required in areas where real estate prices are higher than the national average. Visit the FHFA online at http://www.fhfa.gov for a current list of high-balance areas and loan limits.

Home Possible®. This program features low down payment options, and is designed for families with limited funds for a mortgage. Homebuyer education courses may be required.

HomeStyle® Renovation. This loan is designed for homes in need of repairs, renovations or non-essential extras. In addition to funding your new home, HomeStyle Renovation provides additional funds to finance renovation projects before you move in.

These loans are insured by federal agencies, including the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). This insurance enables Caliber to offer these loans with less stringent qualifying requirements, including lower credit scores and down payments. Your relatives may be allowed to contribute funds to cover down payments and other costs.

FHA Loan

Simply stated, an FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration, a government agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Borrowers with FHA loans pay for mortgage insurance, which protects the lender from a loss if the borrower defaults on the loan.

One of the benefits of the FHA loan program is that home buyers may qualify even without a long credit history or outstanding credit.

An FHA down payment of 3.5 percent is required. Borrowers who cannot afford a traditional down payment of 20 percent or can't get approved for private mortgage insurance should look into whether an FHA loan is the best option for their personal scenario.

VA Loan

The VA Loan has many advantages that make it one of the most appealing paths to homeownership — and this great benefit is reserved exclusively to those who bravely served our country and select military spouses.

When combined, the benefits of the VA mortgage allow service members and Veterans to take advantage of substantial cost savings under qualification requirements designed specifically for members of the military and their unique needs.

VA Loans are among the last 0% down home loans available on the market today.
Since VA Loans are government backed, banks do not require you to buy Private Mortgage Insurance.
Easier to Qualify. Because the loan is backed by the government, banks assume less risk and have less stringent qualification standards for VA Loans, making them easier to obtain.