Loan Programs

Your Guide to VA, FHA, Conventional & Non-QM Loan Options

At Elegant Carriage Mortgage, we match every client with the right home loan—not a one-size-fits-all product. Explore your options below and discover which loan type fits your situation best.

Loan Type Feature Grid

VA Loans

Veterans, Active-Duty Military

$0 down, flexible credit, backed by VA

FHA Loans

First-Time Buyers, Low Credit

3.5% down, accessible underwriting

Conventional Loans

Strong-credit borrowers

Competitive rates, flexible terms

Non-QM Loans

Self-employed, 1099 income, credit repair clients

Bank statement loans, flexible approval

Learn About Non-QM Loans with a complimentary consultation!

One Size Does Not Fit All

First-Time Homebuyer

FHA or Conventional might be your best fit.

Military or Veteran

VA loans offer $0 down and exclusive terms.

Self-Employed or 1099

Non-QM loans provide flexibility outside standard guidelines.

Refinancing

All options available depending on your goals.

Frequently Asked Loan Questions

What’s the difference between FHA and Conventional?

There are subtle differences in loan types. Primarily the mortgage insurance is going to be the biggest differentiator. FHA programs typically allow lower credit scores and is flat based pricing, while Conventional mortgages are goign to be risk-based.

You may have eligibility as a reservist! It will depend on your time in the Reserves and deployment status.

We help clients with a wide range of credit scores! Give us a call to see what mortgage best suits your needs!

The process goes as swiftly as we can work together to get necessary details in order. We have had clients preapproved in hours and some take days depending on the amount of documents needed for submission! Our goal is to complete the process as soon as possible every time!

This will depend on your income, credit, and assets. We will go over a thorough review to keep the documentation process minimal and efficient! 

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