Most people want the lowest interest rate on their mortgage loan but do you know what other variables can affect that interest rate? Below is a list of different variables.

• Loan amount

• Loan Type (CONV, FHA, VA, USDA)

• Loan Term (30, 15, 7/1)

• Amortization (FIXED, ARM)

• Purpose (Purchase, Refinance)

• Cash Out/Amount

• LTV 

• CLTV

• Property/State

• Property County

• Property Type (SFR, Condo)

• Number of Units (1-4)

• Occupancy (Owner/Investment)

• Credit Score

• Credit History

• Debt Tolerance Ratio

• Asset Verification

• Reserves

• Relocation

• Gift Funds

• Concessions

• Income Verification

• Employment Status

• Employment Documentation

• Co-Borrower (Occ/Un-Occ)

• Citizenship/Resident Alien Status

• Lock Period (7, 15, 30, 60, 90)

• Mortgage Insurance (MO, LPMI)

• UW (Underwriting) System (AUS, DO, DI, DE)

• Escrow (Included, Yes or No)

Whether you're looking to purchase a home now, or in the future, learning what variables impact your interest rates can help you better prepare yourself for the home buying process and negotiating your mortgage loan. Give me a call today and I would be happy to put you in contact with one of the preferred lenders we have worked with over the years and help you prepare for the process of home buying!

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