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Home Purchase

A strong pre-approval is your leverage. We structure it around your real numbers so your offer stands up in a competitive market — and so there are no surprises between contract and closing.

Programs available

  • Conventional — as little as 3% down for qualified first-time buyers, 5% standard. PMI removable once you reach 20% equity.
  • FHA — 3.5% down with flexible credit guidelines; includes upfront and annual mortgage insurance premiums.
  • VA — 0% down for eligible veterans, active duty, and surviving spouses. No monthly mortgage insurance; a one-time funding fee may apply.
  • USDA — 0% down in eligible rural areas with income limits by county.
  • Down-payment assistance — state and local programs for eligible buyers, often paired with FHA or conventional financing.

What you'll need

Two years of income history (W-2s or returns), recent pay stubs, two months of asset statements, and photo ID. Self-employed buyers, commission income, and rental income each have their own documentation path — we'll map yours before you shop.

How the process runs

  1. Application and credit review — usually a same-day pre-approval.
  2. Program comparison side by side, including total monthly payment and cash to close.
  3. Offer accepted: appraisal, underwriting, and conditions handled proactively.
  4. Clear to close, final numbers reviewed with you, then signing.

Ready to talk it through?

Meghan Barnes · NMLS #1436422 · Edge Home Finance Corp · NMLS #891464 · Equal Housing Opportunity