Mortgages

If applying for a Fannie Mae investment mortgage, you can complete your application online. To apply for a commercial loan, please contact a Commercial Loan Officer. While you do not need to be an Affinity member to apply for a mortgage, you will need to join Affinity prior to closing.

There is no fee to begin your application. Other fees, terms and conditions may apply and will vary depending on the mortgage solution you decide on for your investment property and individual situation.

No. Affinity’s 1-4 family investment property mortgages are available only for properties located in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.

• Purchase a 1-4 family property to rent.
• Take cash out to be used towards purchasing another rental investment property.
• Refinance for better terms, and possibly cash out, on an existing 1-4 family rental property.
• Take cash out to renovate an existing 1-4 family investment property.
• Purchase a vacation rental home that will be rented out for 14 or more days per year.

If you are an individual property investor or a business owner interested in purchasing a 1-4 family property, including a single-family home, duplex, triplex or quad in New Jersey, New York or Connecticut with the intent to rent the units out for investment income, this type of mortgage could be a good option for you. Or, if you currently own a 1-4 family investment property, we have refinancing and cash-out options available to you as well.

Every loan is unique and a variety of factors are considered — including cash flow, creditworthiness, and loan-to-value (LTV) — to determine the best solution for your situation. For individual owners to qualify for a Fannie Mae loan, the maximum loan amount must comply with Fannie Mae guidelines. You can find the specific loan limits for 2024 here. Our lending specialists will help guide you to the best solution for your particular loan needs.

If a Fannie Mae product is the best option for you, you will benefit from a fixed rate, similar to a residential fixed mortgage. Other commercial loan options may have rates that adjust at years 5 or 10.

Affinity offers both Fannie Mae investment mortgage products and traditional commercial loans for 1-4 family properties. To be eligible for a Fannie Mae fixed rate product, the loan must be in an individual name and not a business entity for a property located in the state of New Jersey, New York or Connecticut. Standard requirements, such as cash flow, loan-to-value (LTV) and creditworthiness apply to all programs. If you are an individual, but do not meet the Fannie Mae guidelines or are a business entity, speak with one of our loan officers. Our lending specialists will help you explore other commercial loan options to meet your needs.

If you have applied for a Fannie Mae loan, you can check on or continue filling out a saved loan application by following this link. For any additional questions or to find out the status of your commercial loan, please contact your loan officer.

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