Mortgage Terms to Know - New Dwelling Mortgage

FHA Funding Fee

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requires an FHA funding fee and a monthly insurance premium (MIP) for most of its single-family programs. This upfront mortgage insurance premium is sometimes called an upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP). “Mortgage Key Terms.” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/mortgages/answers/key-terms/. Accessed 21 May 2021. Legal Disclaimer: The content on this page provides general consumer … Read more

Earnest Money

Earnest money is a deposit a buyer pays to show good faith on a signed contract agreement to buy a home. The deposit is held by a seller or third parties like a real estate agent or title company. If the home sale is finalized or “closed” the earnest money may be applied to closing … Read more

Down Payment Programs or Grants

A down payment grant or program typically refers to assistance provided by an organization such as a government or non-profit agency, to a homebuyer to assist them with the down payment for a home purchase. The funds may be provided as an outright grant or may require repayment, such as when the home is sold. … Read more

Demand Feature

The Closing Disclosure has a statement that reads “Your loan has a demand feature,” which is checked “yes” or “no.” A demand feature permits the lender to require early repayment of the loan. “Mortgage Key Terms.” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/mortgages/answers/key-terms/. Accessed 21 May 2021. Legal Disclaimer: The content on this page provides general consumer information. It is not legal … Read more

Delinquent

Delinquency is another term for being late on your payments. Your loan can become delinquent when you miss a payment or don’t make full payment by the due date. After you are delinquent for a certain period of time, a lender or servicer may begin the foreclosure process. The amount of time can vary by … Read more

Finance Charge

A finance charge is the total amount of interest and loan charges you would pay over the entire life of the mortgage loan. “Mortgage Key Terms.” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/mortgages/answers/key-terms/. Accessed 21 May 2021. Legal Disclaimer: The content on this page provides general consumer information. It is not legal advice or regulatory guidance. New Dwelling Mortgage updates … Read more

Fixed-Rate Mortgage

A fixed-rate mortgage is a type of home loan for which the interest rate is set when you take out the loan and it will not change during the term of the loan. “Mortgage Key Terms.” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/mortgages/answers/key-terms/. Accessed 21 May 2021. Legal Disclaimer: The content on this page provides general consumer information. It is … Read more

First-Time Home Buyers (FTHB) Loan Programs

First-time home buyers (FTHB) may use a number of different types of loan programs to purchase their first home. Popular FTHB loans include programs offered by FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac with low down payments. Some programs define an FTHB as someone who hasn’t purchased a home in three years or more. … Read more

Fannie Mae

The Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) purchases and guarantees mortgages from lending institutions in an effort to increase affordable lending. Fannie Mae is not a federal agency. It is a government-sponsored enterprise under the conservatorship of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). “Mortgage Key Terms.” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/mortgages/answers/key-terms/. Accessed 21 May 2021. Legal Disclaimer: The … Read more

Escrow

An escrow account is set up by your mortgage lender to pay certain property-related expenses, like property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. A portion of your monthly payment goes into the account. If your mortgage doesn’t have an escrow account, you pay the property-related expenses directly. “Mortgage Key Terms.” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/mortgages/answers/key-terms/. Accessed 21 May 2021. … Read more

Christopher Cardinali

21:38 09 Dec 24

My wife and I worked with Stephen to secure a mortgage for our first house. Stephen did an incredible job walking through every step of the journey and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. As first time homeowners, he was thorough, patient, and went above and beyond every step of the way. He was able to alleviate all our concerns and over simplified what could have been a very stressful process, taking time to explain every stage of the process. Gaby was also incredibly attentive and always checked in with us and made sure we were always progressing in accordance with the timeline we had for closing. It was an amazing experience working with them both and we would recommend them to anyone in need!

Michael Stumpf

17:31 08 Dec 24

We had a difficult case, buying a house from the estate of a family member. Steve Simone was just great! It took us more than a year but Steve was there for us through every twist and turn. His experience was invaluable and his responses were always quick and on point. And in the lead up to the closing, Gabi and the back office staff were just as great. Thank you all so much and Five Stars! Highly Recommended!!!

T F

04:27 07 Dec 24

Absolutely amazing team! We worked with Steve and Gaby. Both were extremely attentive, patient and knowledgeable! They walked us through the mortgage loan process step by step. They made the entire process so simple and straightforward. I would highly recommend this business and the team to anyone! You won’t be disappointed!

Ari K

15:11 02 Dec 24

My wife and I are blessed to have met Frank at New Dwelling Mortgage!!! Genuinely an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Can't say enough about him and his company process. We would recommend anyone in the market to give New Dwelling a call first.

Caesar Krit

02:36 04 Oct 24

My wife and I cannot say enough about the expertise and true professionalism that New Dwelling provided for our first home. Gaby and Frank were extremely thorough and worked under short notice to meet deadlines. Would highly recommend to anyone else.