Mortgage Loan Programs and Eligibility Requirements
A comparison of available loan programs - conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, HELOC and specialty financing - with the credit, down payment and property rules that decide which one fits.
With 20% down, conventional borrowers avoid private mortgage insurance entirely — and when PMI is required, it automatically ends once sufficient equity is reached.
Benefits of a conventional loan
Down payments from 3% for qualifying borrowers
PMI can be removed once you reach 20% equity
Available for primary homes, second homes, and investment properties
Flexible terms — 15, 20, and 30-year fixed or adjustable options
What to consider
Credit and debt-to-income standards are stricter than FHA
Loan amounts above conforming limits require a jumbo loan
Ready to explore conventional loans? Michael McDermott can walk you through eligibility, compare options, and get you pre-approved in Arizona and 8 more states.
Michael McDermott, Mortgage Loan Originator – Team Lead at NEXA Lending. NMLS #184065. Call (602) 694-5279.
Conventional loans for strong credit and steady income
FHA loans with flexible credit and low down payment
VA loans with no down payment for eligible veterans
USDA loans for eligible rural and suburban properties