Loan Types

Downpayment in Massachusetts
Home BuyingLoan TypesMortgage Basics

How much do first-time home buyers have to put down in Massachusetts? (MassHousing)

How much do first-time home buyers need to put down in Massachusetts? Here are MassHousing programs, DP assistance options, and low-down-payment mortgage needs.

Abhi RanaNovember 13, 2025
man and woman buying their first home
Home BuyingLoan Types

First-Time Home Buyer Qualifications

Discover the key qualifications for first-time home buyers, including credit score, income, and down payment requirements to help you secure your first home.

Abhi RanaNovember 3, 2025
home loan prequalification
Home BuyingLoan TypesMortgage Basics

How Do I Get Prequalified for a Home Loan?

Are you dreaming of buying a home but not sure where to start? A great first step is getting prequalified for a home loan. Here is how to get prequalified.

Abhi RanaOctober 29, 2025
A smiling couple meets with a mortgage advisor, reviewing loan documents together in a bright, modern office setting.
Home BuyingLoan TypesMortgage Basics

How to Choose a Mortgage That Actually Works for You?

Find the right mortgage for your budget and goals. Learn about loan types, rates, and tips from Total Mortgage to choose a plan that truly works for you.

Abhi RanaOctober 28, 2025
U.S. Capitol building during the 2025 government shutdown, highlighting effects on mortgages, loan approvals, and housing market
Home BuyingLoan TypesRefinancing

What Happens to Your Mortgage in a Government Shutdown?

See how the 2025 government shutdown affects mortgages, loan approvals, closings, and rates—what buyers and homeowners need to know now.

Sam PelliconeOctober 1, 2025
Home BuyingLoan Types

Total Mortgage's Denise Peach Named #1 Top MassHousing Loan Originator

Total Mortgage's Denise Peach Named #1 Top MassHousing Loan Originator

Sam PelliconeSeptember 24, 2025
Home BuyingLoan Types

Preparing to Buy Your First Home in 2025: Trends, Tips, and Tools

Explore trends, expert tips, and tools to prepare for buying your first home in 2025. Start your journey to confident homeownership today!

Shubham DasJanuary 13, 2025
Home Improvement loans
Loan TypesRefinancing

Home Improvement Loans: Upgrade Your Home With Competitive Financing Solutions

Home improvement loans cover a range of projects, from bathroom remodeling to kitchen upgrades or energy-efficient home improvements. Learn more.

Abhi RanaNovember 14, 2024
USDA loan update 2024
Home BuyingLoan Types

Exciting Update: USDA Home Loans Are Now More Buyer-Friendly!

Good news! USDA home loans are even easier to achieve now. What's New? Let's see how they help you and what the new USDA loan requirements are.

Abhi RanaOctober 31, 2024
USDA loan is best for buying home
Loan Types

Is a USDA Home Loan Your Ideal Option?

Discover if a USDA home loan is right for you! Explore eligibility, benefits, and how it helps make homeownership affordable with zero down payment.

Abhi RanaOctober 31, 2024
Loan Types

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt With Your Mortgage?

A solution that works in such cases is to refinance credit card debt into a mortgage.

Daniel VerderameJuly 10, 2024
Loan Types

What To Expect When Getting A Renovation Loan?

Your property is used as your primary residence or is a rental property, a renovation home loan is the best option for refurbishing and repairing the property.

Daniel VerderameJuly 10, 2024
Loan Types

Construction Loans: Pros and Cons

A home construction loan is a short-term loan used to build a property.

Daniel VerderameJuly 10, 2024
Loan Types

A Non-QM (DSCR)

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Loan is categorized as a non-QM or a non-qualified mortgage.

Daniel VerderameJune 27, 2024
Loan Types

Construction Loans (Construction Loans Explained)

Constructing a home and need to finance it? You need to take a home construction loan, unlike financing an existing property.

Daniel VerderameJune 27, 2024
Loan Types

ARM's (What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?)

An ARM or adjustable-rate mortgage has numerous pros and cons. ARMs are an alternative for home financing, where the interest rate is likely to fluctuate.

Daniel VerderameJune 26, 2024
Loan Types

Non-QM (How They Work)

Non-qualified mortgage loans need not meet the requirements of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau-qualified mortgages.

Daniel VerderameJune 26, 2024
Loan Types

How Do USDA Loans Work

The US Department of Agriculture offers loans to families from the society's lower or middle-income strata to help them build or purchase their own homes.

Daniel VerderameJune 12, 2024