Benefits

  • Low interest rate
  • Can require less paperwork
  • Can be obtained quicker than government-insured loans
  • Can help cover rehab cost
  • Could the home you found use a little love? Conventional Loans Offer the ability to roll rehab coat into the loan

Requirements

  • 620+ FICO score
  • 36% debt to income ratio

Conventional loans are a good option for qualifying buyers who are ok with bringing more money to the table with down payments that typically start at 10% and often fall to 20% especially if the home needs work, conventional loans can be a good avenue due to being able to roll renovation cost in the loan.