Conventional Loans in Michigan
If you are moving into a new home in Royal Oak, Detroit, or elsewhere in Michigan, a competitive mortgage unlocks the door to your future.
One of the most popular types of home loans in MI is a conventional mortgage. With this type of loan, borrowers with strong profiles may qualify for down payments as low as 3%.
What is a Conventional Loan?
Borrowers often ask us what a conventional mortgage is, and how it differs from other types of loans.
Any loan that is not backed by the government is a conventional mortgage. In most cases, when customers ask about conventional loans, they are referring to conforming loans. These loans fall within the conforming loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
You can contrast a conventional conforming loan with a conventional jumbo loan.
Conventional Conforming Loan Limits in MI
Do you qualify for a conforming loan? To find out, you need to check the loan limits in your county.
Royal Oak is in Oakland County. Here are the conforming loan limits in Oakland County, Michigan:
One unit:
$510,400
Two units:
$653,550
Three units:
$789,950
Four units:
$981,700
Wayne County, Michigan, where Detroit is located, has the same conforming loan limits.
If you need help looking up the loan limits in any particular county in Michigan or Florida, we can assist you during your consultation.
Qualifying for a Conventional Mortgage in Royal Oak
If you have a competitive profile as a borrower, you can qualify for a competitive conventional loan. Lenders assess:
- Your credit score
- Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio
- Your income
- Your assets
- Your ability to make a down payment
Many borrowers believe that they need to put 20% down to buy a home with a conventional loan.
But with a low-risk profile, you might be able to get your down payment as low as 3%.
But if you do put down more, you might qualify for a lower interest rate.
During your consultation, we can help you evaluate the pros and cons of large and small down payments, and help you choose a conventional mortgage that is right for you.
Move Into a Michigan Home Now With a Competitive Conventional Mortgage
Ready to begin? Whether you are shopping for a home in Michigan or Florida, Mortgage City can connect you with the right loan. To get started now, please call us today at (248) 930-8709 to schedule your consultation.