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  FHA 203(k) Rehab loans enable you to buy a home that’s in need of repair or renovations by providing additional funding before move-in.
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  USDA Loan
  Rural Housing Fixed Rate Financing With No Down Payment Options.
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  VA Streamline Refinance (IRRRL)
  A VA Streamline Refinance, or IRRRL, Provides You With a Faster Way to Lower or Lock in Your Interest Rate With Limited Costs.
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  Caliber Portfolio Lending Program
  A Suite of Loan Products Supported by a Product Team Dedicated to Promoting and Preserving Home Ownership for More Families Across the Nation.
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  Elite Access was designed to assist borrowers who are buying or refinancing a high-value property.
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  Premier Access
  For borrowers looking for loan amounts from $100,000 to $3 million with higher ratios. You may qualify with a 50% Debt to Income (DTI) ratio.
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  Homeowner's Access
  If you’ve had past difficulties keeping up with mortgage payments and don’t qualify for traditional financing, this loan may be for you.
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  Fresh Start Program
  Loan tailored for people who are working to rebuild their credit after a recent bankruptcy, foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure or short sale.
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  Investor Access
  The Investment Program can finance an investment property – even if you already own one or more investment properties.
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  The Investment Program can finance an investment property – even if you already own one or more investment properties.
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FRESH START

Fresh Start is one of our Portfolio Lending Suite of home financing solutions. These loans are designed to assist borrowers who can prove their ability to repay a mortgage, but may not qualify for traditional mortgage financing.

IS FRESH START FOR YOU?

If you’ve lost a previous home to foreclosure, short sale, or deed-in-lieu

If you’ve recently had to declare bankruptcy

If you don’t have a traditional credit score

If you have a 580 minimum credit score

You may qualify for Fresh Start!

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

No waiting period, or “seasoning” is required after a bankruptcy, foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or short sale

Low minimum credit scores accepted

You may finance a single family residence, condominium, co-op, a 2-4 unit property or a home in a Planned Unit Development (PUD).

Loan amounts from $100,000 to $1 million

Fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are available

Low down payment option

LET US GUIDE YOU HOME

Caliber is committed to assisting more borrowers with achieving their dreams of home ownership by providing affordable, personalized lending solutions. Your local Caliber Loan Consultant can help you apply for financing and answer all of your questions.

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How much can I borrow?

The loan process many times boils down to what you can afford. A good way to check your potential finances is to utilize a monthly payment calculator such as the one found here with Caliber.

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Fresh Start

Designed to elevate your opportunities in the housing market and get you back on your feet, the Fresh Start program boasts features such as low down payments and favorable credit score requirements. Is Fresh Start for you?

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