Carolyn Hutton
Realtor® | Marketing Coordinator
Mobile: 770.235.5143
Office: 770.240.2000
Email: Carolyn@HuttonSouthernHomes.com
Website: CarolynHutton.AtlCommunities.com
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<p><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong>Conventional loan</strong></span></p><p>Conventional loans, the most popular type of mortgage, come in two flavors: conforming and non-conforming.</p><p><span style="font-size:21px;">PROs</span><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong> </strong></span>of conventional loans</p><ul><li>Available from the majority of lenders</li><li>Can be used to finance primary residences, second or vacation homes and investment or rental properties</li><li>Can put down as little as 3% for a conforming, fixed-rate loan</li></ul><p><span style="font-size:21px;">CONs</span><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong> </strong></span>of conventional loans</p><ul><li>Need a credit score of at least 620 to qualify</li><li>Lower debt-to-income (DTI) ratio threshold compared to other types of mortgages</li><li>Need to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) premiums if putting less than 20% down</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong>Government-backed loan</strong></span></p><p>The U.S. government isn’t a mortgage lender, but it does play a role in making homeownership accessible to more Americans by backing three main types of mortgages: FHA, VA and USDA </p><p><span style="font-size:21px;">PROs</span><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong> </strong></span>of government-backed loans</p><ul><li>Much more flexible credit and down payment guidelines</li><li>Help borrowers who wouldn’t otherwise qualify</li></ul><p><span style="font-size:21px;">CONs</span><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong> </strong></span>of government-backed loans</p><ul><li>Additional cost for FHA mortgage insurance, VA funding fee and USDA guarantee fees</li><li>Limited to borrowers buying a home priced within FHA loan limits or in a rural area, or servicemembers</li></ul>
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Home Buying Process
Home Selling Process
Secret for a Stress Free Transaction
Buy vs. Rent
6 Tips for Selling a Home
6 Reasons to Own a Home
Property Brochures
HomeBook - 714 Breeze Lane
For Buyers
Buying - Home Search Checklist and Worksheets
Home Buyer Checklist
Final-Walk-Through-Checklist
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Selling - Preparing Your Home Worksheet
Selling - Features and Upgrades Worksheet
Selling - Home Showing Guidelines
Selling - Increasing Your Home's Marketability Worksheet
Selling - Photographer's Checklist
Selling - a Pre-Inspection Checklist
Selling - C.L.U.E. Property Request Form
Selling - Preparing Your Home for Appraisal
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Hartman Law Residential Fee Sheet 6-1-23
Hartman Law Commercial Fee Sheet 08-2022
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Cook and James Fee Sheet
Thomas and Brown 2024 Fee sheet
Campbell and Brannon Fee Sheet
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Cost vs Value 2023
Cost Vs Value Report Summary 2023
