Loan programs

A loan for every path home.

The everyday programs you'd expect - plus the harder files most lenders won't touch. If there's a way to the closing table, we'll find it together.

The everyday loans

Where most people start

Competitive, well-known programs for buying and refinancing across Albany and the Capital Region - matched to your goals and structured to close on time.

Conventional

Fixed and adjustable rates for strong-credit buyers.

  • As little as 3% down
  • Cancellable PMI
  • Primary, second & investment

See the Conventional page →

FHA

Government-backed loans with flexible guidelines.

  • 3.5% down
  • Flexible credit - down to 500 FICO*
  • Gift funds allowed

See the FHA page →

SONYMA

New York State's first-time homebuyer program - designed to help NYers actually buy in NY.

  • 1% own funds (3% on 2–4 fam)
  • DPAL up to $30k, 10-yr forgivable
  • Below-market fixed, 97% LTV / 103% CLTV
  • Purchase-only · household income cap by county

See the SONYMA page →

VA

Earned benefits for those who served.

  • 0% down
  • No monthly PMI
  • Competitive fixed rates

See the VA page →

USDA

Zero-down financing for eligible rural areas across upstate NY.

  • 0% down, 0.35% annual fee
  • Household income up to 115% AMI
  • Property must pass USDA map + MPS

See the USDA page →

Refinance

Reset your rate or term, or put your equity to work.

  • Rate & term
  • Cash-out
  • Debt consolidation

Jumbo

Financing above conforming limits for higher-priced homes.

  • High loan amounts
  • Competitive rates
  • Flexible terms

HELOC

Tap your home’s equity with a flexible line of credit.

  • Draw only what you need
  • Great for reno or debt payoff
  • Keep your existing first mortgage
Where I'm different

Any mortgage company can close an 800-FICO, 20%-down vanilla deal.

It takes a special one to close these.

All Non-QM Offerings …and SO much more!
Not every file is standard

Life happens. The mortgage should still work.

Divorce, a recent bankruptcy, gift funds, a co-signing parent — these come up constantly, and each has its own rulebook across FHA, VA, Conventional, and Non-QM.

See all Special Situations

*Program availability, rates and terms are subject to credit approval and may change without notice. Minimum FICO and other requirements vary by program. This is not a commitment to lend. Brian Marchand is. NMLS #6606 · Individual NMLS #481563. Equal Housing Lender.