We were moving 1800 miles across country and worked with Chad Pounders at Lit Financial to broker our mortgage. As difficult as remote home buying can be, the financing was the least stressful by a wide margin and I credit that to Chad and his team at Lit. Communication was always quick and Chad showed a ton of patience as we worked through inventory with our realtor. Chad is knowledgeable and was open and honest about our options as we moved through the process. I highly recommend reaching out to Chad and his team at Lit if you are in… Read more →
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What is a conventional mortgage loan?
In conventional mortgage-speak, a lender offers a loan directly to a borrower. This loan is not backed by the federal government. Conventional loans can be conforming or non-conforming.
What's the benefit for me?
This loan is a benefit for buyers with good credit and standard debt-to-payment. A lower down payment is offered as an alternative to borrowers who are unable to offer less expensive private mortgage insurance for down payments less than 20%.
How can LitFinancial help?
LitFinancial's team of expert loan officers are extremely well-versed in every detail of conventional real estate. They can make the complex understandable and use their expertise to target you exceptional rates and get you in your new home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A conventional mortgage is a home loan that isn’t backed by the government. Banks and lenders set the rules, and you usually get better terms if your credit is strong.
Most lenders want at least a 620 credit score, but higher scores help you qualify more easily and get a lower interest rate.
You can put as little as 3%–5% down, but putting 20% or more lets you avoid PMI and lowers your monthly payment.
PMI is private mortgage insurance—extra protection for the lender when you put down less than 20%. You can remove it once you reach 20% equity, either over time or by getting a new appraisal.
Most lenders want your monthly debts to be 45% of your income or less. Sometimes they allow a bit higher if you have great credit or strong savings.
Rates depend on your credit score, down payment, loan type, and the market. Better credit and bigger down payments usually mean a lower rate.
Conventional “conforming” loans have a maximum amount you can borrow. If you need more than that, it becomes a jumbo loan, which has stricter requirements.
You’ll usually need pay stubs, W-2s or tax returns, and bank statements to show your income and savings.
Yes. Family members can give you money for your down payment—you just need a simple gift letter saying it’s not a loan.
Pre-approval takes minutes to a day. Closing on the actual loan usually takes about 30 days.
Conventional loans can be used for primary homes, second homes, or investment properties. Condos are allowed too—some just need extra approval.
Closing costs are usually 2%–5% of the loan amount. Sometimes you can negotiate for seller credits to help cover them.
Yes. You can refinance anytime if you qualify and it makes financial sense—like when rates drop or you want to remove PMI.
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Why choose LitFinancial?
Experience Matters
When it comes to loan officers, we are experienced experts and take pride in leveraging our knowledge to help you every step of the way.
Relentlessly Seeking Solutions
We are committed and passionate about helping borrowers find their best financial fit. We tap our trusted network to look at any and all options.
Advising You Like You’re Family
We are a mortgage partner that takes the time to listen to your needs and goals. We care about each client that tailor our advice for your best outcome.
We Are Your Advocate
Our loan officers are advocates throughout your lending journey. From finding the right mortgage plan, to proactively engaging with key stakeholders on your behalf.
Lit For Life
Our approach to advising is finding the best solution for each client’s life. We will also be there as your needs change through different life stages.
Leading the Industry
We are constantly modernizing lending models, streamlining treasury operations, and increasing transparency across mortgages. This allows us to bring innovative products and better service to you.
Chris Solinski, Executive Loan Officer
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Brandon was incredible to work with throughout my refinance process. He was knowledgable, responsive, and truly went above and beyond to make sure I understood every step. Most importantly, he saved me a significant amount of money. His friendly approachable attitude made what could be a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Billy, his supervisor was also extremely helpful and supportive. I'm so grateful for their hard word and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to refinance! Read more →
We had an excellent experience working with Chris Solinkski and his team at Lit Financial. He was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly responsive throughout the entire loan process. His communication was clear, and he kept us updated every step of the way. We truly appreciated how quickly he handled things while still taking the time to answer our questions. We highly recommend Lit Financial and Chris to anyone looking for a seamless lending experience! Read more →
The first call with Keefer was awesome and i immediately felt hopeful that i would get the house of my dreams. Keefer was professional, friendly and very supportive throughout the process. Tiffany and Rima came on board and did a fantastic job together with Keefer. Working with this team has been a great experience that i will never forget about. Keefer held my hand, always giving me updates and encouraged me to keep going and not lose hope, he guided me throughout the process . Rima, Tiffany and Keefer worked so hard for me to get the loan, I’m so… Read more →
We did a refinance on our home, and James Abdallah was very professional, assisting us every step of the way with any information we needed and answering any questions that we had. The entire process was very fast and we felt very comfortable with how knowledgeable he was. He was easy to contact and available at all times for us. We ended up getting the deal that we wanted with a quick turnaround time. A special thanks to Lex and Sue as well for their help as part of the team! I highly recommend working with the Lit Financial team… Read more →