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Category: Mortgage Sarasota

At Fidelity Home Group, we are Sarasota Mortgage Experts! We offer more options, more transparency and a simpler way to find the right mortgage program for your unique situation.

Sarasota is a city south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast that was once the winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Today, it hosts a number of cultural institutes, notably the Ringling Museum of Art, which showcases old masters and modern art. It’s also the gateway to miles of beaches with fine sand and shallow waters, such as Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach

Bank Statement Loans

Self-Employed and Business Owners, as well as those who earn seasonal income, are finally starting to have access to excellent mortgage options. This includes mortgage products that do not require you to submit any Tax Returns, W2’s or Pay Stubs, but rather allow you to use bank statements to verify your income instead. Want to learn if this fits your situation? Check out the link in our bio for details. ? Comment "Bank Statement Loan" if you’re self-employed and want to know more! #SelfEmployedMortgage #BankStatementLoans #InvestmentProperty 12MonthBankStatementLoans...

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Worried self-employed income won’t qualify you?

Worried that being self-employed will make it hard to get a mortgage? Many lenders ask for strict tax returns that don’t tell the full story. Our Self-Employed Mortgages look at different ways to verify your income, so you can get approved without the usual hassles. ? If you’re self-employed and want to learn more, book a consult with us—link in bio. And comment ‘P&L’, ‘Bank Statement, ‘Stated Income’, etc..if that’s you! ? Link in profile #SelfEmployedMortgage #InvestmentProperty #FloridaRealEstate #MortgageHelp #RealEstateInvesting

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How To Stretch Your Options, Not Your Budget

One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list.Think of it like this. Your wish list and your budget are the guardrails of your search. And when your budget needs to hold firm, there’s another lever you can pull. That’s seeing if you truly need all of your desired features. Because the truth is, a small compromise could be the difference between feeling stuck and getting the keys to your next home.The data shows more buyers are using that strategy to offset affordability hurdles in today’s market. A recent study from...

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Asset Depletion Loans

If you have substantial assets but limited income, you might still qualify for a mortgage in Florida through asset depletion loans. These loans look at your total assets rather than traditional income sources. Here’s how it works: your assets are divided by 60 months to calculate monthly qualifying income. If you’re 59.5 or older, 100% of liquid assets count; if younger, retirement assets count at 50%. You can borrow up to 80% of the property’s value, with a minimum 20% down payment and credit scores from 700 upward. The loan covers primary, secondary, and investment...

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Florida Condos

? Not all Florida condos qualify for conventional mortgages. Why? Many condos are deemed "non-warrantable" because they don’t meet criteria set by agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Common reasons include new construction, limited owner control over the HOA, low insurance coverage, underfunded reserves, high renter or investor percentages, short-term rentals, or ongoing legal issues. Fidelity Home Group offers specialized non-warrantable condo loans that help you finance these properties. We provide loans up to $6 million, flexible terms including ARM and 30-year...

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Your Equity Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

A lot of people are asking the same thing right now: “Is it even a good time to sell?” And the truth may come as a bit of a surprise…For many homeowners, the answer is a strong yes.Why? Because of one major factor working in your favor: your equity. Odds are, if you’ve lived in your home for a while, you know you have significant equity. But how much are we really talking about? The number might just change everything about your next move.The Hidden Wealth of HomeownershipHere’s how it works. When you own a home, you build up something called equity.Each time you make a mortgage...

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Florida’s population is booming

Florida’s population keeps growing fast — about 1,000 new people every day in 2023 alone. This surge is driven by job opportunities, warm weather, and no state income tax. But it also means more demand for homes, especially condos and rentals. That demand changes your loan possibilities, especially if you’re eyeing non-warrantable condo financing or asset depletion loans. When buying in a hot market like Florida’s coast, your mortgage options might be different from other areas. We help you understand how the population growth affects available loan programs and what that means for your...

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Florida Condo Mortgage Programs

Ever stumble onto condo you are looking to purchase and wonder if it is warrantable? Non-warrantable and Condotels don’t have to be a mortgage roadblock. They do require more down payment, but also have options to use asset depletion, bank statements, DSCR, 1-year tax returns, and P & L as options for income. With Non-warrantable and Condotels commonly used for short-term rentals, Florida buyers and investors can still secure financing. Curious how these specialized loans work? Ready to explore solutions beyond traditional loans? #FloridaMortgages #NonWarrantableCondoFinancing...

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