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HomeReady® Mortgages

Lower down payments mean a quicker path to homeownership.

Think Buying a Home Is Out of Reach?

A HomeReady® mortgage from C&N and Fannie Mae® could make it easier than you think. With a low down payment and flexible home loan options, it's designed to help more people become homeowners. 

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Here are some of the ways HomeReady can help:

  • Low Down Payment: First-time or repeat homebuyers can purchase a home with as little as 3% down.
  • Flexible Down Payment Sources:* Gifts, grants, and Community Seconds® accepted.
  • Lower Mortgage Insurance (MI) Costs: Mortgage insurance is cheaper than FHA and can be cancelled once you build enough equity.**
  • Competitive Fixed Interest Rates: Competitive pricing helps keep monthly payments manageable.
  • Refinance Option Available: Available for both purchases and refinances.


Is a HomeReady Mortgage Right for You?

HomeReady is designed for borrowers whose qualifying income does not exceed 80% of the area median income for the home’s location. Whether you’re buying your first home or have owned one before, a C&N Mortgage expert can help you check the local income limit and review your financing options.

Connect with a C&N Mortgage expert to discover all the ways HomeReady mortgages can make home ownership a reality today.  

HomeReady Mortgage FAQs

No. HomeReady mortgages are available to eligible first-time and repeat homebuyers, so previous homeownership does not automatically disqualify you.
If all borrowers who will occupy the home are first-time homebuyers, at least one must complete qualifying homeownership education for a HomeReady purchase loan. Fannie Mae’s HomeView® course can satisfy this requirement; certain housing counseling and assistance-program education options may also qualify.

* Minimum borrower contributions may be required in some instances such as when using lender-funded grants.
** Restrictions apply.
Loans are subject to credit approval. 

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