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mortgage loan limits

2026 Loan Limits Increase by 3.26%

The increase in conforming loan limits means that more homebuyers will be eligible for conventional loans, which typically have lower interest rates and fees than jumbo loans. In Denver County, Colorado, housing prices are higher than the national average, so FHFA has what is known as a high balance loan limit, which is set at $862,500 in many areas in Colorado for 2026.

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2-1 Buydown

Unlock Serious Savings with a 2-1 Mortgage Rate Buydown

Unlock serious saving with a 2-1 Mortgage Rate Buydown to Lower your Mortgage Payment!
Ready to unlock some serious savings on your mortgage? A 2-1 buydown could be the key. This innovative financing option allows you to enjoy a lower interest rate temporarily for the first two years of your loan, which means more savings and money in your pocket each month until rates come back down without having to wait to buy a house. And who doesn’t love the sound of that?

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success stories

Mortgage Process Pre-Flight Checklist

Can you image taking a flight headed to Florida but landing in the ocean instead? Not a fun experience. Just like airlines do airplane maintenance inspections before each departure, check routes for developing weather patterns or potential turbulence before take off, and a pilots make adjustments mid-flight based on this data acquired prior to take off so they know what 1 degree corrections may need to be made to ensure a smooth, safe, and on-time arrival at your intended destination.

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Mortgage LLPA Changes Matrix Chart

Big Changes to Mortgage LLPAs

If you are planning to buy a home in 2023 and beyond, it is important to be aware of these changes to the LLPA. The changes could affect the interest rate you are offered on your mortgage by any lender as these changes are implemented by the FHFA, Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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mortgage options for non US citizens

Non-U.S. Citizen Mortgage Options

Non-U.S. Citizen Mortgages for Permanent vs Non-Permanent Residents Permanent vs Non-Permanent Residents Buying a home is a major milestone for many people, but it can be especially challenging for Non-U.S.

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