VA Jumbo Purchase Loans - Filling in the gaps that Conventional loan don't serve.

VA Jumbo Purchase Loans - Filling in the gaps that Conventional loan don't serve.

This sounds a little backwards from what you may have thought, seen or heard in the past about VA Loans, specifically VA Purchase Loans. VA now allows higher loan amounts up to $1,500,000, and VanDyk Mortgage offers these throughout California and Washington.

Conventional Loans require more equity for Jumbo loan amounts over $417,000 for purchase of a home or condo than typical VA requirements. True Jumbo Conventional Loans require at least 20% down payment to purchase a home, and more if you exceed $1m. The VA Jumbo loan allows Veteran purchasers many options for reduced downpayments vs conventional options.

VA Jumbo rates are typically lower than True Jumbo Rates on 30 year fixed rate loans. Call for an updated quote today - 760-752-4480.

There are a couple scenarios below of how VA Jumbo Loans can help Jumbo Borrowers who are Veterans or Active Duty Military Personnel in the purchase of a home:

Scenario 1. You want to buy a home for $1m in San Francisco. A conventional loan will require at least 20% downpayment, You have the money, but would prefer to keep it in the market to recapture what you have lost in the last couple years. In comes the VA Jumbo loan to the rescue. Since the county limit is $962,500 in San Francisco, we can offer a VA Jumbo loan up to $990,625 with just $9,375 down payment (yes, under 1% down). Our VA jumbo loans are typically a 30 year fixed rate, and never a prepayment penalty. Problem Solved! How about putting $9k vs 200K down. and getting a better rate sound?

Scenario 2. You want to buy a home in Long Beach for $900K. Since the county limit is $593,750 for a Los Angeles VA Loan, and VanDyk allows VA loans over the county limit, Our VA Jumbo Purchase loan for Long Beach would only require a $76,562 downpayment (8.51%). Problem solved.

Scenario 3. You want to buy a home in Oakland for $900K. Since the county limit is $962,500 for an Oakland or Alameda county VA Loan, your VA Jumbo Purchase loan for Oaklandwould only require zero downpayment. Conventional loans would require 20% in Oakland, and FHA loans cap out at $729,750. Problem solved for our Veteran.

Scenario 4. You want to buy a home for $1.65m in San Francisco. A conventional loan will require at least 20% downpayment, In comes the VA Jumbo loan to the rescue. Since the county limit is $962,500 in San Francisco, we can offer a VA Jumbo loan up to $1.5M, with a $150K down payment (yes, under 10% down). Our VA jumbo loans are typically a 30 year fixed rate, and never a prepayment penalty. Problem Solved!

As you can see, working a VA Loan pro can really make a difference. Veterans have never had more options or ways to utilize their VA benefit to Purchase or Refinance their homes in California.

There are many more situations and scenarios that VA Loans can help whereas conventional loans may not. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you think your VA Benefit could help you a Refinance or Purchase your home.

Here is a recent post regarding the new VA Loan Limits 2010.

These examples show some of the ways that a VA Jumbo Loan can help, and in ways that many lenders don't offer. VanDyk Mortgage offers VA Jumbo Loans up to $1,500,000 in all areas that we service. Many VA Lenders limit VA Loans to the county limit for your area, or a max of $650K, VanDyk is not contained to these limits. Even in areas with a lower VA Loan Limit, we still offer the VA Loan up to $1,500,000, as long as there is a sufficient combination of entitlement and equity to meet the guideline of 25%.

You do need good credit for VA jumbo loans, and must be able to fully document your income, but that should come as no surprise in today's lending world.

VanDyk Mortgage is a Proud VA Direct Lender. VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan.

We are your VA Jumbo Direct Lender and FHA Jumbo Direct Lender and we offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming &Jumbo Loans.

VA Loan Benefit info for California Veterans to buy Homes in CA

VA Loan Benefit Info for California Veterans and CA Active Duty Military to buy homes

California Veterans and CA Active Duty Military Personnel have access to higher VA guarantee limits than many other states. The higher VA Guarantee allows California Vets the opportunity to purchase a home with zero downpayment up to $962,500 in select Bay Area Counties such as San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Marin, and Alameda. Los Angeles VA Loans are available up to $593,750 with no down payment.

We are also able to exceed the VA County VA Loan limit with downpayment of 25% of the difference between your purchase price and the VA loan limit for your area. VanDyk Mortgage is a proud VA Lender serving many states including California and Washington, and more. We are a VA Direct Lender.

In 2008, the US Congress authorized increases in the VA Loan Benefit by increasing the Entitlement available to Vets in higher cost areas. This allows us to write VA Loans that are guaranteed by the VA up to the full county loan limit with no downpayment for qualified Veterans.

We have compiled the California VA Loan limits for 2010 by county below. Here is a link to our complete list of all nationwide 2010 VA Loan Limits.

STATE COUNTY 2010 VA LIMIT

CA ALAMEDA $962,500

CA CONTRA COSTA $962,500

CA EL DORADO $418,750

CA LOS ANGELES $593,750

CA MARIN $962,500

CA MONO $512,500

CA NAPA $443,750

CA NEVADA $418,750

CA ORANGE $593,750

CA PLACER $418,750

CA SACRAMENTO $418,750

CA SAN BENITO $633,750

CA SAN DIEGO $437,500

CA SAN FRANCISCO $962,500

CA SAN LUIS OBISPO $487,500

CA SAN MATEO $962,500

CA SANTA CLARA $633,750

CA SANTA CRUZ $568,750

CA VENTURA $486,250

CA YOLO $418,750

Any county not listed is at $417,000 for the VA loan limit.

VA loans can be used to purchase condominiums up to your full benefit as well.

If you need a VA loan for a higher amount than your county loan limit, please call us. We do offer VA loans over the county loan limits for VA IRRRL Streamline Refinance (aka VA Streamline), Refinance and Purchase up to $1.5M. Call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 to get started.

VA Flip Rules for California and Washington VA Loans

VA flip rules for California and Washington VA Loans

We just posted an article on our other VA Blog that covers our Owner Seasoning Rules AKA VA Flip Rule. VanDyk Mortgage only requires sellers to be on Title (owner of record) for one day prior to selling the home again. This is important, as many homes are bought direct from the big banks in bulk by Investors who fix up the homes and put them on the market for resale.

Many VA Lenders require a waiting period before the Home Can Qualify for a new VA Loan in this scenario. VanDyk Mortgage has no waiting period for a va loan after the prior sale.

We offer these on VA Condo's as well as using VA Loans and VA Jumbo Loans to purchase a single family home. We serve California, Washington, San Diego, Riverside, Temecula, Murrieta, Irvine, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, bellevue, redmond, and all parts in between for VA Loans.

Los Angeles VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender.

Los Angeles VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is your source for VA Loans and FHA Loans in Los Angeles. We have been making FHA, VA, Conforming, and Jumbo loans since 1987. VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. We offer many loan programs for Los Angeles Homebuyers and Los Angeles Homeowners to Purchase and refinance homes.

• FHA & FHA Jumbo (aka High Balance)


• VA & VA Jumbo (aka High Balance)


• Conforming & Conforming Jumbo (aka High Balance or Super Conforming)


• Jumbo Loans to $3m

Los Angeles FHA Loans are available up to $729,750 with just 3.5% down payment. The FHA 2010 Loan Limit for Los Angeles is $729,750. Los Angeles FHA Loans that are over $417K up to $729,750 are called FHA Jumbo or FHA High Balance loans.

Los Angeles VA Loans are available up to $593,750 with zero downpayment. The Los Angeles VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $593,750. However, Veterans are not limited to the Los Angeles Loan limit of $593,50 for VA Loans. We also offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25%. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

Los Angeles Conforming Loans are available up to $729,750. The Los Angeles Conforming Jumbo Loans (aka Conforming High Balance, those over $417,000 and up to $729,750) require a minimum of 10% downpayment or equity.

Here are some links to local Los Angeles information:

• Los Angeles City Website


• Los Angeles Crime Maps


• Los Angeles Statistics, Demographics, & Info


• Los Angeles Real Estate


• Los Angeles School info


• Los Angeles Wiki

Los Angeles Home Loan information

FHA Home loans in Los Angeles, California:

• FHA Home Loans require just 3.5% downpayment


• FHA Jumbo Loans up to $729,750 (aka FHA High Balance)


• The $729,750 is the base loan amount - the Los Angeles FHA Loan Limit of $729,750 does not have to include the UFMIP (FHA's Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium, which is usually financed into your loan amount)


• The Seller can pay up to 3% of your closing and settlement costs.


• Minimum score for most FHA Home Loans is just 620, even on FHA High balance or FHA Jumbo.


• You can receive a gift of funds for your Downpayment and closing costs from Family


• FHA Condominium requirements include at least a 51% owner occupancy ratio, no outstanding lawsuits against the Homeowners Association - call for details.


• FHA Loans allow non-occupying co-borrowers such as parents and siblings.

VA Home Loans in Los Angeles, California:

• Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify


• 100% financing up to $593,750


• A $825k Los Angeles Home Purchase would only require $57,812 downpayment (7.01%) - not including the VA Funding Fee


• VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance


• VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed


• Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee


• Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs

Conforming Home Loans in Los Angeles, California:

• Available up to $729,750 with the Conforming High Balance (aka conforming Jumbo)


• Los Angeles Conforming loans available up to $417,000


• require a minimum of 10% downpayment or up to 90% LTV


• Allow for condominiums, Second Homes, and investment properties


• Call for details on Fico score requirements, downpayment requirements, etc

We offer Jumbo Conventional Loans up to $3m - call for details.** please visit our post on Conforming vs Conventional to help explain the difference between these two terms, they are often misused in the media and web.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. We are also a VA Lender and VA Jumbo Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 866-900-2342 for help with your FHA or VA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Brea, Diamond, Long beach, Huntington beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Hollywood, North Hollywood, San Mateo, Ventura, Riverside, Oakland, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa maria, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Los Angeles, Murrieta, Temecula, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, San Marcos, Carmel, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and all areas in between. VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA, VA, & Conventional loans in addition to FHA Jumbo, VA Jumbo, and Conforming Jumbo loans (aka FHA High Balance, VA High Balance, and Conforming High Balance).

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA High Balance, and FHA mortgages of all types. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com to get started or just find out more

San Francisco VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender.

San Francisco VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is your source for VA Loans and FHA Loans in San Francisco. We have been making FHA, VA, Conforming, and Jumbo loans since 1987. VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. We offer many loan programs for San Francisco Homebuyers and San Francisco Homeowners to Purchase and refinance homes.

• FHA & FHA Jumbo (aka High Balance)


• VA & VA Jumbo (aka High Balance)


• Conforming & Conforming Jumbo (aka High Balance or Super Conforming)


• Jumbo Loans to $3m

San Francisco FHA Loans are available up to $729,750 with just 3.5% down payment. The FHA 2010 Loan Limit for San Francisco is $729,750. San Francisco FHA Loans that are over $417K up to $729,750 are called FHA Jumbo or FHA High Balance loans.

San Francisco VA Loans are available up to $962,500 with zero downpayment. The San Francisco VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $962,500. However, Veterans are not limited to the San Francisco Loan limit of $962,500 for VA Loans. We also offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25%. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

San Francisco Conforming Loans are available up to $729,750. The San Francisco Conforming Jumbo Loans (aka Conforming High Balance, those over $417,000 and up to $729,750) require a minimum of 10% downpayment or equity.

San Francisco is located in Northern California. It is the heart and sould of the San Francisco Bay Area. Sharing a long history in the discovery, settlement, and development of California.

Here are some links to local San Francisco information:

• San Francisco City Website


• San Francisco Crime Maps


• San Francisco Statistics, Demographics, & Info


• San Francisco Real Estate


• San Francisco School info


• San Francisco Wiki

San Francisco Home Loan information

FHA Home loans in San Francisco, California:

• FHA Home Loans require just 3.5% downpayment


• FHA Jumbo Loans up to $729,750 (aka FHA High Balance)


• The $729,750 is the base loan amount - the San Francisco FHA Loan Limit of $729,750 does not have to include the UFMIP (FHA's Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium, which is usually financed into your loan amount)


• The Seller can pay up to 3% of your closing and settlement costs.


• Minimum score for most FHA Home Loans is just 620, even on FHA High balance or FHA Jumbo.


• You can receive a gift of funds for your Downpayment and closing costs from Family


• FHA Condominium requirements include at least a 51% owner occupancy ratio, no outstanding lawsuits against the Homeowners Association - call for details.


• FHA Loans allow non-occupying co-borrowers such as parents and siblings.

VA Home Loans in San Francisco, California:

• Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify


• 100% financing up to $962,500


• A $1.1M San Francisco Home Purchase would only require $34,375 downpayment (3.13%) - not including the VA Funding Fee


• VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance


• VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed


• Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee


• Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs

Conforming Home Loans in San Francisco, California:

• Available up to $729,750 with the Conforming High Balance (aka conforming Jumbo)


• San Francisco Conforming loans available up to $417,000


• require a minimum of 10% downpayment or up to 90% LTV


• Allow for condominiums, Second Homes, and investment properties


• Call for details on Fico score requirements, downpayment requirements, etc

We offer Jumbo Conventional Loans up to $3m - call for details.

** please visit our post on Conforming vs Conventional to help explain the difference between these two terms, they are often misused in the media and web.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. We are also a VA Lender and VA Jumbo Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 866-900-2342 for help with your FHA or VA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Los Angeles, ventura, Riverside, Oakland, Fremont, Sunnyvale, San Mateo, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido,, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, San Marcos, Carmel, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and all areas in between. VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA, VA, & Conventional loans in addition to FHA Jumbo, VA Jumbo, and Conforming Jumbo loans (aka FHA High Balance, VA High Balance, and Conforming High Balance).

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA High Balance, and FHA mortgages of all types. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com to get started or just find out more

San Jose VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender.

San Jose VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is your source for VA Loans and FHA Loans in San Jose. We have been making FHA, VA, Conforming, and Jumbo loans since 1987. VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. We offer many loan programs for San Jose Homebuyers and San Jose Homeowners to Purchase and refinance homes.

• FHA & FHA Jumbo (aka High Balance)


• VA & VA Jumbo (aka High Balance)


• Conforming & Conforming Jumbo (aka High Balance or Super Conforming)


• Jumbo Loans to $3m

San Jose FHA Loans are available up to $729,750 with just 3.5% down payment. The FHA 2010 Loan Limit for San Jose is $729,750. San Jose FHA Loans that are over $417K up to $729,750 are called FHA Jumbo or FHA High Balance loans.

San Jose VA Loans are available up to $633,750 with zero downpayment. The San Jose VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $633,750. However, Veterans are not limited to the San Jose Loan limit of $633,750 for VA Loans. We also offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25%. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

San Jose Conforming Loans are available up to $729,750. The San Jose Conforming Jumbo Loans (aka Conforming High Balance, those over $417,000 and up to $729,750) require a minimum of 10% downpayment or equity.

San Jose is located in Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is home to Silicon valley and is the County Seat for Santa Clara County.

Here are some links to local San Jose information:

• San Jose City Website


• San Jose Crime Maps


• San Jose Statistics, Demographics, & Info


• San Jose Real Estate


• San Jose School info


• San Jose Wiki

San Jose Home Loan information

FHA Home loans in San Jose, California:

• FHA Home Loans require just 3.5% downpayment


• FHA Jumbo Loans up to $729,750 (aka FHA High Balance)


• The $729,750 is the base loan amount - the San Jose FHA Loan Limit of $729,750 does not have to include the UFMIP (FHA's Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium, which is usually financed into your loan amount)


• The Seller can pay up to 3% of your closing and settlement costs.


• Minimum score for most FHA Home Loans is just 620, even on FHA High balance or FHA Jumbo.


• You can receive a gift of funds for your Downpayment and closing costs from Family


• FHA Condominium requirements include at least a 51% owner occupancy ratio, no outstanding lawsuits against the Homeowners Association - call for details.


• FHA Loans allow non-occupying co-borrowers such as parents and siblings.

VA Home Loans in San Jose, California:

• Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify


• 100% financing up to $633,750


• A $800K San Jose Home Purchase would only require $41,562 downpayment (5.2%) - not including the VA Funding Fee


• VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance


• VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed


• Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee


• Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs

Conforming Home Loans in San Jose, California:

• Available up to $729,750 with the Conforming High Balance (aka conforming Jumbo)


• San Jose Conforming loans available up to $417,000


• require a minimum of 10% downpayment or up to 90% LTV


• Allow for condominiums, Second Homes, and investment properties


• Call for details on Fico score requirements, downpayment requirements, etc

** please visit our post on Conforming vs Conventional to help explain the difference between these two terms, they are often misused in the media and web.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. We are also a VA Lender and VA Jumbo Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA or VA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, San Jose, San Diego, San Francisco, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Santa Clara, Carmel Valley, Scripps Ranch, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Temecula, Murrieta, and Valley Center. VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA, VA, & Conventional loans in addition to FHA Jumbo, VA Jumbo, and Conforming Jumbo loans (aka FHA High Balance, VA High Balance, and Conforming High Balance).

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA High Balance, and FHA mortgages of all types. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com to get started or just find out more

VA Loans offer benefits to all Vets, not just First Time Home Buyers

VA Loans offer benefits to all Vets, not just for First Time Homebuyers. With increased VA Loan limits and enhanced VA refinance options, VA Home Loans offer current Veteran Homeowners two opportunities:

Veterans looking to purchase a new home (ie move up VA buyer) can now take advantage of much higher VA Loan limits to purchase their primary home. We will discuss VA Loan limits further in this article.

Refinance your Non-VA Loan into a safe, fixed rate VA loan (with no mortgage insurance, and up to 90% of your homes value, and this amount can include cash out).

Veteran Homebuyers in the greater Seattle-Tacoma-Everett area can borrow up to $481,250 with our VA Jumbo Loans. Vets in Los Angeles and Orange Counties can qualify for 100% VA Financing up to $593,750. San Diego Vets can go up to $437,500, while much of the Bay Area has a much higher VA Loan limit of $962,500 (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Sunnyvale, etc). We are a Direct VA Lender offering VA Home Loans and VA Jumbo Home Loans in every state we service. Check your counties VA Loan limits on our main site, www.vandykfunding.com. We have been making VA Loans since 1987, go with the VA Loan Pros at VanDyk Mortgage.

Check out some of our other articles on VA Loans.

Fannie & Freddie extend HARP Refinance program for underwater homeowners - HARP -Home Affordable Refinance Program

Fannie & Freddie extend HARP Refinance program for underwater homeowners - HARP -Home Affordable Refinance Program for conventional conforming loans.

The regulator for Government run Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has authorized a 1 year extension on the HARP Refinance initiative until June 2011. This is also called the Home Affordable Refinance Program. This program allows homeowners with loans currently owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to refinance with expanded qualifications.

The Fannie Mae program is called Refi Plus or DU Refi Plus. This program allows several benefits to refinance:

> allows you to refinance your mortgage up to 125% of your current value

> allows for reduced income and asset documentation (definitely not stated income however)

> allows for appraisal waivers in some cases, saving you the time and expense of an appraisal

> allows you to take advantage of the low interest rates you may have missed out on!

> these are available up to the conforming loan limits for your county (see below for links)

The Freddie Mac program is called the Freddie Mac Relief program - Open Access. This program allows several benefits to refinance:

> allows you to refinance your mortgage up to 125% of your current value

> allows for reduced income and asset documentation (definitely not stated income however)

> allows you to take advantage of the low interest rates you may have missed out on!

> You are no longer restricted to using your current lender on your loan to complete your Freddie Mac Relief Refinance - We can help.

> these are available up to the conforming loan limits for your county (see below for links)

Click here for California Loan Limits

Click here For Washington Loan limits

For Washington State residents, we offer Conforming and Conforming Jumbo Loans for Single Family Homes up to $567,500 in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. Up to $593,750 in San Juan County, and $475,000 in Kitsap County.

For California State residents, we offer Conforming and Conforming Jumbo (aka High Balance) for Single family Homes up to $697,500 in San Diego County, up to $729,750 in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Alameda, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Benito counties, up to $580,000 in Sacramento, Placer & El Dorado counties, Sonoma county up to $662,500, and up to $500,000 in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. To get started, contact us at 760-752-4480 (Brian Skaar Direct), or apply online at http://www.vandykfunding.com/.

2010 CA Conventional Loan Limits by County

2010 California FNMA & FHLMC - Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Loan limits 2010

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac have retained the expanded 2009 loan limits for 2010. The standard conventional loan limit remains at $417K accross the USA. This is also called the Conforming Loan Limit ($417K). High Cost Areas have loan limits based on the new formula in the 2008 housing bill passed in July of 2008, and are also called Conforming Jumbo, High Balance, or Super Conforming loans.

There are different ratios and loan to value ratios for the Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac loans that exceed the standard limit of $417K. They require a minimum of 10% down payment and a maximum debt ratio of 45%.

We also posted updates regarding the 2010 California FHA loan limits here.

ALAMEDA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
OAKLAND-FREMONT-HAYWARD, CA METROPOLITAN DIVISION


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ALPINE $547,500 $700,900 $847,200 $1,052,900
NON-METRO


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AMADOR $443,750 $568,050 $686,650 $853,350
NON-METRO


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BUTTE $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
CHICO, CA (MSA)

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CALAVERAS $462,500 $592,050 $715,700 $889,450
NON-METRO


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COLUSA $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950NON-METRO


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CONTRA COSTA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
OAKLAND-FREMONT-HAYWARD, CA METROPOLITAN DIVISION


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DEL NORTE $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950

NON-METRO
CRESCENT CITY, CA (MICRO)


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EL DORADO $580,000 $742,500 $897,500 $1,115,400
SACRAMENTO--ARDEN-ARCADE--ROSEVILLE, CA (MSA)


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FRESNO $381,250 $488,050 $589,950 $733,150
FRESNO, CA (MSA)


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GLENN $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950

NON-METRO

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HUMBOLDT $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950

EUREKA-ARCATA-FORTUNA, CA (MICRO)


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IMPERIAL $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950

EL CENTRO, CA (MSA)


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INYO $437,500 $560,050 $677,000 $841,350
BISHOP, CA (MICRO)


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KERN $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
BAKERSFIELD, CA (MSA)


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KINGS $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (MSA)


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LAKE $$417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950

CLEARLAKE, CA (MICRO)


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LASSEN $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950

SUSANVILLE, CA (MICRO)


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LOS ANGELES $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-GLENDALE, CA METROPOLITAN D


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MADERA $425,000 $544,050 $657,650 $817,300
MADERA, CA (MSA)


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MARIN $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN FRANCISCO-SAN MATEO-REDWOOD CITY, CA METROPOLI


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MARIPOSA $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
NON-METRO


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MENDOCINO $512,500 $656,100 $793,050 $985,600
UKIAH, CA (MICRO)


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MERCED $472,500 $604,900 $731,150 $908,650
MERCED, CA (MSA)


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MODOC $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
NON-METRO


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MONO $529,000 $677,200 $818,600 $1,017,300
NON-METRO


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MONTEREY $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SALINAS, CA (MSA)


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NAPA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
NAPA, CA (MSA)


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NEVADA $562,500 $720,100 $870,450 $1,081,750
TRUCKEE-GRASS VALLEY, CA (MICRO)


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ORANGE $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SANTA ANA-ANAHEIM-IRVINE, CA METROPOLITAN DIVISION


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PLACER $580,000 $742,500 $897,500 $1,115,400
SACRAMENTO--ARDEN-ARCADE--ROSEVILLE, CA (MSA)


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PLUMAS $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
NON-METRO


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RIVERSIDE $500,000 $640,100 $773,700 $961,550
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (MSA)


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SACRAMENTO $580,000 $742,500 $897,500 $1,115,400
SACRAMENTO--ARDEN-ARCADE--ROSEVILLE, CA (MSA)


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SAN BENITO $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (MSA)


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SAN BERNARDINO $500,000 $640,100 $773,700 $961,550
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (MSA)


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SAN DIEGO $697,500 $892,950 $1,079,350 $1,341,350
SAN DIEGO-CARLSBAD-SAN MARCOS, CA (MSA)


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SAN FRANCISCO $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN FRANCISCO-SAN MATEO-REDWOOD CITY, CA METROPOLI


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SAN JOAQUIN $488,750 $625,700 $756,300 $939,900
STOCKTON, CA (MSA)


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SAN LUIS OBISPO $687,500 $880,100 $1,063,850 $1,322,150
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (MSA)


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SAN MATEO $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN FRANCISCO-SAN MATEO-REDWOOD CITY, CA METROPOLI


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SANTA BARBARA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SANTA BARBARA-SANTA MARIA, CA (MSA)


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SANTA CLARA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (MSA)


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SANTA CRUZ $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (MSA)


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SHASTA $423,750 $542,450 $655,700 $814,900
REDDING, CA (MSA)


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SIERRA $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
NON-METRO


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SISKIYOU $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
NON-METRO


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SOLANO $557,500 $713,700 $862,700 $1,072,150
VALLEJO-FAIRFIELD, CA (MSA)


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SONOMA $662,500 $848,100 $1,025,200 $1,274,050
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (MSA)


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STANISLAUS $423,750 $542,450 $655,700 $814,900
MODESTO, CA (MSA)


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SUTTER $425,000 $544,050 $657,650 $817,300
YUBA CITY, CA (MSA)


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TEHAMA $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
RED BLUFF, CA (MICRO)


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TRINITY $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
NON-METRO


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TULARE $417,000 $533,850 $645,300 $801,950
VISALIA-PORTERVILLE, CA (MSA)


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TUOLUMNE $437,500 $560,050 $677,000 $841,350
PHOENIX LAKE-CEDAR RIDGE, CA (MICRO)


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VENTURA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (MSA)


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YOLO $580,000 $742,500 $897,500 $1,115,400
SACRAMENTO--ARDEN-ARCADE--ROSEVILLE, CA (MSA)


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YUBA $425,000 $544,050 $657,650 $817,300
YUBA CITY, CA (MSA)


We serve the following areas for FHA and Conventional loans: California, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County.

California FHA Loan Limits for 2010

VanDyk offers FHA Loans up to the full FHA loan limit for every county that we serve. FHA Loans for single family homes are available up to $729,750 in higher cost counties such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costra, Monterey, Orange County, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Ventura, San Benito, Marin, and Santa Barbara. San Diego Homebuyers and Homeowners can get FHA Loans up to $697,500, Riverside and San Bernardino up to $500,000, Sacramento, El Dorado, and Placer counties up to $580,000. Here is a list of the FHA loan limits for Single Family, Duples, Tri-plex and Four-Plex for all California counties:

County Name Single Family Duplex Tri-plex Four-plex


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ALAMEDA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
OAKLAND-FREMONT-HAYWARD, CA METROPOLITAN DIVISION


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ALPINE $547,500 $700,900 $847,200 $1,052,900
NON-METRO


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AMADOR $443,750 $568,050 $686,650 $853,350
NON-METRO


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BUTTE $400,000 $512,050 $618,950 $769,250
CHICO, CA (MSA)


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CALAVERAS $462,500 $592,050 $715,700 $889,450
NON-METRO


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COLUSA $397,500 $508,850 $615,100 $764,400
NON-METRO


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CONTRA COSTA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
OAKLAND-FREMONT-HAYWARD, CA METROPOLITAN DIVISION


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DEL NORTE $311,250 $398,450 $481,650 $598,550
CRESCENT CITY, CA (MICRO)


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EL DORADO $580,000 $742,500 $897,500 $1,115,400
SACRAMENTO--ARDEN-ARCADE--ROSEVILLE, CA (MSA)


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FRESNO $381,250 $488,050 $589,950 $733,150
FRESNO, CA (MSA)


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GLENN $287,500 $368,050 $444,900 $552,900
NON-METRO


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HUMBOLDT $393,750 $504,050 $609,300 $757,200
EUREKA-ARCATA-FORTUNA, CA (MICRO)


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IMPERIAL $325,000 $416,050 $502,900 $625,000
EL CENTRO, CA (MSA)


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INYO $437,500 $560,050 $677,000 $841,350
BISHOP, CA (MICRO)


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KERN $368,750 $472,050 $570,600 $709,150
BAKERSFIELD, CA (MSA)


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KINGS $325,000 $416,050 $502,900 $625,000
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (MSA)


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LAKE $401,250 $513,650 $620,900 $771,650
CLEARLAKE, CA (MICRO)


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LASSEN $285,000 $364,850 $441,000 $548,050
SUSANVILLE, CA (MICRO)


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LOS ANGELES $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-GLENDALE, CA METROPOLITAN D


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MADERA $425,000 $544,050 $657,650 $817,300
MADERA, CA (MSA)


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MARIN $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN FRANCISCO-SAN MATEO-REDWOOD CITY, CA METROPOLI


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MARIPOSA $412,500 $528,050 $638,300 $793,250
NON-METRO


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MENDOCINO $512,500 $656,100 $793,050 $985,600
UKIAH, CA (MICRO)


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MERCED $472,500 $604,900 $731,150 $908,650
MERCED, CA (MSA)


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MODOC $271,050 $347,000 $419,425 $521,250
NON-METRO


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MONO $529,000 $677,200 $818,600 $1,017,300
NON-METRO


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MONTEREY $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SALINAS, CA (MSA)


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NAPA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
NAPA, CA (MSA)


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NEVADA $562,500 $720,100 $870,450 $1,081,750
TRUCKEE-GRASS VALLEY, CA (MICRO)


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ORANGE $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SANTA ANA-ANAHEIM-IRVINE, CA METROPOLITAN DIVISION


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PLACER $580,000 $742,500 $897,500 $1,115,400
SACRAMENTO--ARDEN-ARCADE--ROSEVILLE, CA (MSA)


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PLUMAS $410,000 $524,850 $634,450 $788,450
NON-METRO


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RIVERSIDE $500,000 $640,100 $773,700 $961,550
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (MSA)


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sacramento $580,000 $742,500 $897,500 $1,115,400
sacramento--ARDEN-ARCADE--ROSEVILLE, CA (MSA)


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SAN BENITO $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (MSA)


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SAN BERNARDINO $500,000 $640,100 $773,700 $961,550
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (MSA)


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SAN DIEGO $697,500 $892,950 $1,079,350 $1,341,350
SAN DIEGO-CARLSBAD-SAN MARCOS, CA (MSA)


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SAN FRANCISCO $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN FRANCISCO-SAN MATEO-REDWOOD CITY, CA METROPOLI


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SAN JOAQUIN $488,750 $625,700 $756,300 $939,900
STOCKTON, CA (MSA)


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SAN LUIS OBISPO $687,500 $880,100 $1,063,850 $1,322,150
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (MSA)


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SAN MATEO $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN FRANCISCO-SAN MATEO-REDWOOD CITY, CA METROPOLI


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SANTA BARBARA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SANTA BARBARA-SANTA MARIA, CA (MSA)


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SANTA CLARA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (MSA)


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SANTA CRUZ $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (MSA)


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SHASTA $423,750 $542,450 $655,700 $814,900
REDDING, CA (MSA)


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SIERRA $304,750 $390,100 $471,550 $586,050
NON-METRO


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SISKIYOU $293,750 $376,050 $454,550 $564,900
NON-METRO


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SOLANO $557,500 $713,700 $862,700 $1,072,150
VALLEJO-FAIRFIELD, CA (MSA)


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SONOMA $662,500 $848,100 $1,025,200 $1,274,050
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (MSA)


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STANISLAUS $423,750 $542,450 $655,700 $814,900
MODESTO, CA (MSA)


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SUTTER $425,000 $544,050 $657,650 $817,300
YUBA CITY, CA (MSA)


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TEHAMA $312,500 $400,050 $483,550 $600,950
RED BLUFF, CA (MICRO)


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TRINITY $271,050 $347,000 $419,425 $521,250
NON-METRO


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TULARE $325,000 $416,050 $502,900 $625,000
VISALIA-PORTERVILLE, CA (MSA)


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TUOLUMNE $437,500 $560,050 $677,000 $841,350
PHOENIX LAKE-CEDAR RIDGE, CA (MICRO)


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VENTURA $729,750 $934,200 $1,129,250 $1,403,400
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (MSA)


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YOLO $580,000 $742,500 $897,500 $1,115,400
SACRAMENTO--ARDEN-ARCADE--ROSEVILLE, CA (MSA)


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YUBA $425,000 $544,050 $657,650 $817,300
YUBA CITY, CA (MSA)


VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA loan.We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

The Home Ownership Accelerator is back

The Home Ownership Accelerator is back! (aka the HOA).

We are proud to announce that we are again offering the Home Ownership Accelerator loan (HOA).

One of the unfortunate casualties of the Mortgage Meltdown was the Home Ownership Accelerator loan program. This loan program allowed USA homeowners the power to utilize interest saving techniques used in Australia & much of Europe to pay off their Home Mortgage Early without paying any extra money each month. The Program has helped thousands of US homeowners speed up their loan payoff by years while maintaining their current lifestyle and no reduction in available spending money.

The program was a victim of the credit crunch and was halted in the summer of 2008, as Secondary loan markets were cut off for non vanilla loan types. These are not risky loans. In fact, when paired with Responsible Homeowners with financial discipline, these are a fantastic wealth builder. Unfortunately, the emotions of Wall Street froze the product for most of 2008 & 2009.

We are proud to announce that the Home Ownership Accelerator is back, and VanDyk Mortgage has been chosen to be an exclusive Lender Partner for the re-introduction of the Home Ownership Accelerator program. This product won't be available to all Lenders and Brokerages this time around. VanDyk Mortgage was selected as an exclusing partner for the HOA due to our strong track record in origination of quality loans properly matched to clients for the best fit, affordability, and sustainability.

If you would like to find out if the HOA or Home Ownership Accelerator is right for you, or would like to get started on your HOA, send an email to us at HOA@vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480.

FHA loans still available with Fico's as low as 580

VanDyk Mortgage is proud to announce that we offer FHA Loans for Borrowers with fico scores as low as 580.

Many FHA Lenders have begun to require minimum Fico scores for FHA Loans of 640 in recent months, and will not fund FHA loans with a middle fico score under 640, or under 620. This is not due to changes in the FHA Loan Program, or mandates from HUD (who oversees the FHA program), these are individual Lender requirements from many of the big banks (yes, the same ones we all bailed out with our Tax Dollars).

VanDyk Mortgage again offers FHA Loans for Borrowers with fico's as low as 580. These are available for FHA Purchase, FHA Refinance, or FHA Cash out. Many home buyers begin the home buying process with an acceptable score for their lender such as 642, then find after the arduous homebuying process with Short Sales and REO Bank owned properties that their score has fallen below 620, and their lender can no longer help. Call us immediately in this situation, we may be able to help.

We are able to offer this program for two reasons. First, this loan will not be sold in the secondary market, so it is not subject to the additional requirements that other banks require. Second, we will underwrite all of these loans manually, not rely on automated systems. Please keep in mind that all loans are subject to minimum qualification requirements, and that this is not an offer to lend.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan.

We are your VA Jumbo Direct Lender and FHA Jumbo Direct Lender and we offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Oakland, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County. VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice. VanDyk Mortgage Funds FHA Loans with Ficos between 580 and 640. (and of course higher fico's allowed also!).

VA Myth - VA loans are only available to $417K

VA Myth - VA loans are only available to $417K. Myth no more, read below.

It is a common myth with VA Loans is that they don't work for your area, or the loan amounts are too low for your area. In the past this was true, but recent changes have changed the picture. VA loans are available much higher than $417K.

Please see our VA Loan Limits page for details on your county limits.

The loan limits above $417,000 are called VA Jumbo Loans. While many counties in the country are limited to the $417,000 amount, that isn't the highest VA loan available for that county. VanDyk Mortgage offers VA loans up to $1,094,625 in all the states we serve. What changes is the amount of required home equity or down payment. Each case is unique.

In counties where the loan limit is lower than your purchase price or refinance loan amount, you may have to have equity (for a VA Jumbo refinance) or put a down payment (for a VA Jumbo Purchase).

So what is the benefit of using a VA loan in this scenario? - Lower down payments than conventional alternatives, fixed rates, no Mortgage Insurance.

Let's say you live in a county where the VA loan limit is $417,000 (such as Riverside or San Bernardino counties in California). You want to purchase a home that is $450,000 with a little of down payment possible. Assume that you have full VA eligibility & fully restored Entitlement. VanDyk Mortgage will allow a VA loan in this scenario up to $441,750, requiring just $8,250 down payment, or 1.83%.

The goal of the VA calculation is the reach a guarantee figure of 25% of the loan amount. This can be a combination of the Entitlement and a down payment.

Here is the math to figure this out:
1. Take your county loan limit (in this case $417,000) and multiply times 25% to reach your maximum entitlement and guaranty available ($417,000 x .25 = $104,250)
2. Take your purchase price and multiply times the minimum guaranty required. ($450,000 X .25 = $112,500)
** since this figure is higher than your maximum guaranty and entitlement from #1, we must now figure out how to handle the shortage.
3. Take #2, the Minimum required guaranty ($112,500) and subtract the available guaranty and entitlement for you ($104,250) and it yields us $8,250.

$8,250 represents the required down payment for purchasing a $450,000 property in a county with a VA loan limit of $417,000 for a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member with full Entitlement available. $8,250 is a 1.83% down payment. Now that is a huge benefit for our Veterans. This is far superior to the conventional loan alternatives or even FHA loans.

When your bank tells you that you need to put down 10% for a conventional loan, Call VanDyk Mortgage and go with a VA loan instead. You will be glad you called.

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Jumbo purchase loans, VA Jumbo Refinance Loans, VA Jumbo Streamline Refinance loans, VA Jumbo IRRRL , VA Mortgages of all types.

As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA 203K Streamline Rehab loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA mortgages of all types. We offer FHA & VA loans in California, Georgia, Texas, Washington, & More. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ to get started or just find out more.

VA loans fast becoming the best choice for Vets to Refinance

VA loans are fast becoming the best choice for Vets to Refinance their home loans.

Recent enhancements to VA guidelines now allow Veterans and Active Duty Military to refinance out of Conventional, Jumbo, Sub-Prime, Alt-A, Option ARM, and other non VA loans into Safe fixed rate VA Loans. (see our recent post on VA loan changes here). The old VA Limit for these refinances was $144000, regardless of where you lived and your county loan limit.

2009 brought changes to both the VA Loan limits and the way VA calculates your eligibility for Guarantee. If you have full elibility (or fully restored entitlement) you can purchase or refinance up to the Loan Limit for your county (of course, other qualifications do apply such as property value, income, liabilities, etc).

Here is a list of all the counties in California that exceed the $417,000 standard VA loan maximum: ALAMEDA $1,094,625, ALPINE $503,750, CONTRA COSTA $1,094,625, EL DORADO $516,250, LOS ANGELES $737,500, MARIN $1,094,625, MONO $575,000,
MONTEREY $525,000, NAPA $643,750, NEVADA $518,750, ORANGE $737,500, PLACER $516,250, SACRAMENTO $516,250, SAN BENITO $ 937,500, SAN DIEGO $593,750, SAN FRANCISCO $1,094,625, SAN LUIS OBISPO $610,000, SAN MATEO $1,094,625, SANTA BARBARA $656,250, SANTA CLARA $937,500, SANTA CRUZ $805,000, SOLANO $435,000, SONOMA $566,250, VENTURA $650,000, all other California counties are capped at $417K.


VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA 203K Streamline Rehab loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA mortgages of all types. We offer FHA & VA loans in California, Georgia, Texas, Washington, & More. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com to get started or just find out more.

FHA Loan information

I have consolidated all of my new FHA Loan Posts, VA Loan Posts, and other Jumbo Loan posts and updates into our main blog, vandykmortgage.blogspot.com. This will make it easier to keep track of all the new loan program changes as they come down the pike.

For the best uses of FHA loans, VA Loans, Conforming Loans, VA Jumbo Loans, FHA Jumbo Loans, and Conforming Jumbo loans check back with us often. I will update often on new ways to utilize these Government Jumbo Loan programs to achieve your goals and satisfy your needs.

Many people have found that a VA Jumbo Home loan or FHA Jumbo Home Loan is the best solution to their home purchase or Home Refinance needs. Still, many more are unaware that the modernization of these programs can now help millions into safe, secure, and affordable financing.

Working with an experienced VA Direct Lender or FHA Direct Lender such as Brian Skaar and VanDyk Mortgage has it benefits. We have been doing Government loans (FHA & VA) since 1987. We aren't learning the programs, we are making them work for you.

Our FHA Home Loans are available up to $729,750 (depending on county) and our VA home Loans are available up to $1,094,650 (depending on county). The current cap on Conforming Jumbo loans, both Fannie Mae Jumbo (High Balance) or Freddie Mac (Super Conforming) is $729,750, the newly restored loan limits for 2009. Please visit http://www.vandykfunding.com/ to see the limits for your county.

If you would like to Purchase or Refinance your home with a VA loan, the new 2009 VA loan limits go as high as $1,094,625 in some counties. To find out the loan limit for your county, click here. VA Loans can refinance your non VA loan into a safe, secure, and affordable VA home loan. Even up to $1,094,650. We can even leave your existing second mortgage in place with out regard to the total Combined Loan to Value (case by case basis, call for details).
VA Jumbo Loan amounts are those from $417,001 up to $1,094,650. (depending on county).

FHA Loans can also offer refinance options for your non FHA loan into a safe, secure, and affordable FHA home loan, even up to $729,750. We can even leave your existing second mortgage in place with out regard to the total Combined Loan to Value (case by case basis, call for details). FHA Jumbo Loan amounts are those from $417,001 up to $729,750 (depending on county).

Call the Government Loan Experts at VanDyk Mortgage today at 866-900-2342.
http://www.vandykfunding.com/ VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender.

VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan. We are your VA Jumbo Direct Lender and FHA Jumbo Direct Lender and we offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Oakland, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County.

VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice.

90% no MI - Investment property purchase - California

90% no MI - Investment property purchase loan - California Just 10% down payment.

Yes, 10% down, no MI. This is for real. In our last post on our innovative new
"Fannie Foreclosure Mover Loan" I forgot to mention that this program is available to Investors! Investors can purchase select homes owned by Fannie Mae with just 10% down.
Even in California, Florida, and other Declining markets. Even better, the Fico Minimums are reasonable, 660 for loans under $417K. This program even allows ficos down to 580 with 20% downpayment. This is a great loan product for Non Owner Occupied purchases.

For loans over $417,000 up to the current 2009 county loan limit for your area the limit is just 85% ltv or 15% down payment with a 660 Fico.

Please remember you have to fully document your income and have adequate liquid assets for reserves (6 months of payments).

We now offer 95% financing in California with no MI on select homes

We now offer 95% financing in California with no MI on select homes
When you purchase a Fannie Mae Owned Foreclosure Property, you may be eligible for our new
Fannie Foreclosure Mover Loan. This new loan allows you to finance up to 95% of the Purchase price with ZERO Mortgage Insurance (MI).

Loan amounts up to $417K are eligible up to 95%.

This is even available in California with these terms.

There are no Declining Market restrictions on this loan program.

We also offer these for the High Balance or Conforming Jumbo Loan sizes up to 90% of the purchase price of the home. This would help homebuyers looking at Fannie Mae properties in Los Angeles with loans up to $729,750, San Jose up to $729,750, San Francisco up to $729,750, San Diego up to $697,500. For more details on the higher 2009 loan limits just released, click here.

Call today: 760-752-4480 - Brian Skaar - VanDyk Mortgage - Direct Lenders - Direct Savings.

We offer this program in all of our loan markets: California, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County.

VanDyk Mortgage now allows FHA Streamline Refinances with loan amounts ABOVE new 2009 loan limits

VanDyk Mortgage now allows FHA Streamline Refinances with loan amounts ABOVE new 2009 FHA loan limits. WOW.

I just posted another blog on this issue, but I thought it was very important to very, very clear.

VanDyk Mortgage will allow you to refinance your FHA Loan via the FHA Streamline Refinance even if your loan balance exceeds the new 2009 FHA Loan limits for your area.

Please call for details, 866-900-2342 toll free - ask for Brian Skaar.


VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA Streamline or FHA purchase loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, and every other city in California, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX. FHA jumbo streamline refinance available now. call today. 866-900-2342 toll free.