HFG/BUILDERS/LOAN PRODUCTS

Every loan we close starts with the buyer at the contract table.

Four product families. Dozens of structures. The right combination is whatever closes the deal in front of your sales rep this afternoon — and we can usually quote it inside an hour.

Product families

PRODUCT 01

Conventional

FANNIE · FREDDIE · HIGH-BALANCE
  • Conforming + high-balance to county limit
  • Fixed 10/15/20/30 yr + ARM 5/1, 7/1, 10/1
  • 3% down options for qualifying buyers
  • HomeReady & Home Possible eligible
  • Lender-paid + builder-paid temporary buydowns
  • Bond programs in select states
80%
Builder file mix
620
Min FICO
97%
Max LTV
PRODUCT 02

Government

FHA · VA · USDA
  • FHA 30-yr fixed and ARM, 3.5% down
  • VA 30-yr fixed, 100% LTV eligible
  • USDA 30-yr in approved rural areas
  • 2-1 and 3-2-1 temporary buydowns
  • Down payment assistance compatible
  • In-house manual underwrite capability
3.5%
Min down (FHA)
580
Min FICO
100%
LTV (VA)
PRODUCT 03

Jumbo

NON-CONFORMING · BANK-STATEMENT · ASSET-BASED
  • Loans to $3M (higher with exception)
  • Bank-statement and asset-based underwriting
  • Builder concession structures
  • Interest-only options 5/10-yr
  • Single appraisal up to $2M
  • Foreign national programs
$3M
Max loan
10%
Min down
680
Min FICO
HFG SPECIALTY

Beyond Standard

WHEN THE BUYER DOESN’T FIT THE BOX
  • Three DPA programs incl. Home Flex (HFG exclusive)
  • Bank-statement · 1099/P&L · ITIN · asset depletion
  • FHA to 500 FICO · VA to 60% DTI · zero overlays
  • Manual underwriting when AUS declines
  • Bridge & Buy-Now-Sell-Later for move-up buyers
  • Non-QM portfolio · 30 & 40-yr options
500
Min FICO (FHA)
$4M
Bank-stmt max
60%
Max DTI (VA)
BEYOND THE STANDARD BOX

Four buyer situations most lenders walk away from.

Builder partners lose contracts when the typical lender shrugs. HFG's in-house portfolio and zero-overlay approach keeps the buyer in the home — here are the four scenarios we close every week.

SCENARIO 01

Buyer Has Little or No Down Payment

We carry three separate DPA programs so when one doesn’t fit, another usually does. No single point of failure — your buyer profile aligns with at least one program’s mission.

  • Home Plus:Up to 5% DPA · 620 min FICO · Income limit $155,386 · FHA/VA no CLTV cap · DTI per AUS
  • Home Flex
    (HFG EXCLUSIVE)
    Up to 5% DPA · No income limit · 640 min FICO · 5-yr forgivable or 10-yr repayable · 5-yr ARM available
  • Chenoa:3.5%–5% DPA on FHA · No income limits · DTI per AUS approval
SCENARIO 02

Self-Employed or Non-Traditional Income

Self-employed buyers are often excellent candidates — they just don’t document income the traditional way. HFG carries an in-house portfolio built for exactly this.

  • Bank Statements:12 or 24 months personal/business · Up to 90% LTV · Loans to $4MM · DTI to 55%
  • 1099 / P&L:Multiple paths · 10% expense factor or CPA letter · Credit to 620
  • ITIN Loans:No SSN required — exclusive in-house portfolio product
  • Asset Depletion / No Income:High-net-worth buyers where income doesn’t tell the full story
SCENARIO 03

Credit or DTI Outside Standard Guidelines

A lower score or tighter debt ratio doesn’t mean the buyer isn’t ready — it means they need the right lender. We underwrite to agency guidelines with zero overlays, and our manual underwriting process extends the path further.

  • FHA:Credit down to 500 · No overlays · Manual underwriting available when AUS declines
  • VA:100% financing · Min 550 FICO · DTI up to 60% · Manual UW with residual income analysis
  • Non-QM Portfolio:Credit to 620 · DTI to 55% · Recent credit events OK · 30 & 40-yr options
SCENARIO 04

Buyer Already Owns a Home

The double-payment objection is one of the most common reasons move-up buyers don’t move forward with new construction. We eliminate it — the buyer doesn’t have to sell or even list their home to qualify.

  • Bridge Loan:Equity access up to 80% CLTV · Cash offer on departing home · Departing PITI excluded · 6 months to sell
  • Buy Now Sell Later:Departing property doesn’t need to be listed to exclude PITI — removes the contingency conversation entirely
BUYDOWN SCENARIOS · LIVE PRICING

The math that closes deals.

Three common structures on a $400,000 FHA scenario. Builder concession funds the temporary buydown. Year-one payments shown — your sales reps walk into the contract conversation with real numbers.

STRUCTURE 01

2-1 Buydown

$1,706
/MO P&I Y1
Year 1 rate3.375%
Year 2 rate4.375%
Year 3+ rate6.375%
Builder concession3.0%
STRUCTURE 02 MOST USED

3-2-1 Buydown

$1,499
/MO P&I Y1
Year 1 rate2.375%
Year 2 rate3.375%
Year 3+ rate6.375%
Builder concession4.5%
STRUCTURE 03

Permanent Rate Buy-down

$1,860
/MO P&I Y1+
Year 1 rate4.875%
Year 2 rate4.875%
Year 3+ rate4.875%
Builder concession5.5%

Illustrative scenarios on $400,000 FHA purchase at 3.5% down. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) 6.375%. Rates current as of 05/29/2026 and subject to change daily without notice. Payments shown are principal and interest only — do not include taxes, insurance, MIP, or HOA dues. Not an offer to lend. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.

SIDE-BY-SIDE

Pick the structure that fits.

FEATURE
Conventional
Government
Jumbo
Beyond Standard
Min down payment
3%
3.5% (FHA), 0% (VA)
10%
0% via DPA
Min credit score
620
580
680
500 (FHA)
Max loan amount
To high-balance limit
To FHA county limit
$3M+
$4M (Bank Stmt)
Term options
10–30 yr fixed, 5/1–10/1 ARM
15–30 yr fixed, 5/1 ARM
15–30 yr, IO 5/10
30 & 40-yr Non-QM
Temporary buydown
✓ (case-by-case)
Builder concession
To agency limit
To FHA/VA limit
Unrestricted
Per program
Manual underwriting
HFG turn time
24 hr pre-app
24 hr pre-app
48 hr pre-app
48–72 hr pre-app

Can a buyer use the builder concession AND down payment assistance?

01

In most cases yes — on FHA the seller can contribute up to 6% and DPA layers on top. We confirm DPA program eligibility at pre-app and structure the concession around it.

Will the rate at lock match what you quote at the contract?

02

We hold pricing for 15 minutes from quote and offer same-day lock at the contract table. Your dedicated builder rep can re-issue revised quotes within minutes if the structure changes during negotiation.

How fast can you re-issue pre-approvals if rates drop?

03

Same-day in 96% of cases. We push updated pre-quals directly into your CRM if you’re integrated; otherwise PDF in inbox within hours.

What happens if the appraisal comes in low?

04

Our internal review team has 48 hours to substantiate. If it stands, we offer three structured paths to close — including builder-funded gap loans on qualified files.

Do you offer buyer education for first-time buyers?

05

Yes — pre-app credit counseling, scenario walk-throughs, and a digital workbook your sales floor can hand to buyers on day one. Co-branded with your community on request.

Who handles condo project approval?

06

HFG handles CPM, PERS, and DELRAP in-house. We don’t outsource — that’s the difference for attached communities.

See your
scenario,
quoted live.

Send us your current inventory list and price points. We'll come back with three structured scenarios and the year-one payment math your sales team can use this week.

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