Mortgage
Home loan options.
Researching home loans can be overwhelming – how do you know what option is best suited for your needs? That’s where scheduling time to talk with a SAFE Mortgage Officer fits in. To help you prepare for that discussion, below is a high-level overview of the key benefits of both fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages and the home loan options SAFE offers.
For home purchase, refinance or tap into your home equity, please call (916) 971-2599 or schedule an appointment.
First Time Home Buyer
If you’re a first-time home buyer, we have flexible loan options designed for you.
- Down payment as low as 3%
- Flexible sources of funds for down payment
- Low, fixed interest rate
- Innovative underwriting options can include non-occupant borrower(s)
- Affordable mortgage insurance compared to standard requirements
- Minimum credit score of 620 – check your credit score
Terms and conditions subject to change.
Fixed Rate Loan
The benefit to having a fixed rate loan is that your rate and monthly payment stays the same throughout the term of your loan. This option is best if you see yourself living in your home for many years to come and want to budget around a consistent payment amount.
SAFE can help you take advantage of:
- Competitive rates
- Down payment as low as 3% down.
- Various term available (10, 15, 30 and 40)
FHA Loan
If you're looking for a flexible and affordable home financing option, an FHA loan may be the perfect fit. Backed by the Federal Housing Administration, this loan program is designed to make homeownership more accessible for a wide range of borrowers.
With an FHA Loan, you can benefit from:
- Low down payments starting at just 3.5%
- Flexible credit guidelines that may allow for lower credit scores
- Competitive, fixed interest rates
- Ability to use gift funds for down payment and closing costs
- More lenient debt-to-income requirements
- Options for first-time or repeat buyers
Terms and conditions subject to change.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
With an adjustable-rate mortgage, your interest rate is fixed for a specific period of time. After that, the interest rate adjust. This option is a great choice if you plan to move or refinance in a few years.
- We offer 10/6, 7/6, 5/6 and 5/1 Adjustable-Rate programs.
- Up to 90% loan to value
- Loan amounts up to $1,750,000
Jumbo Loan
Jumbo Home Loans exceed California's conforming loan limits of $806,500 for a single-family home. These loans have a down payment as low as 10% and are offered with a fixed or adjustable rate. A SAFE Home Loan Professional can help you decide which option is best for you.
- Loan amounts up to $1,750,000
- Competitive rates
Terms and conditions subject to change.
Reverse Mortgage
We have partnered with Alliance Reverse Mortgage to provide a variety of reverse mortgages:
- Home Equity Conversation Mortgage (HECM)
- HECM For Purchase
- HECM For Refinance
- Jumbo Reverse Mortgage
Today's mortgage rates.
Loan Type
Rate
Points
APR*
30-Year Fixed
15-Year Fixed
7/6 ARM
*APR effective
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