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Loan Type Minimum Down Payment Minimum Credit Score Key Notes
Conventional Fixed Rate 3% Down 620
FICO® SCORE
  • Max conforming loan amount: $832,750
  • Primary residence, Secondary home, Investment property loans
  • Mortgage Insurance can be automatically terminated at 78% or 80% upon request
  • Seller paid closing costs:
    • 3% max greater than 90% LTV
    • 6% max 75.01% – 90% LTV
    • 9% max 75% or less LTV
  • Terms: 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 year
  • Investment Loans:
    • Max LTV of 80%
    • No Gifts allowed
    • Max 2% seller paid closing costs
Jumbo Fixed Rate 5% Down 740
FICO® SCORE
  • Maximum loan amount: $1,500,000
  • Primary Residence & Secondary Residences eligible
  • Up to 6% seller paid closing costs
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance required over 80% LTV
ARM 5% Down 680
FICO® SCORE
  • Maximum loan amount: $1,500,000
  • 5yr/6month ARM or 7yr/6 month ARM*
  • Primary Residence & Second Homes
  • Up to 6% Seller Contribution permitted
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance required over 80% LTV

*Offers initial fixed period of 5 or 7 years with adjustments

FHA Federal Housing Administration Financing 3.5% Down 620
FICO® SCORE
  • Max FHA loan amount: $541,287
  • FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is 1.75%
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance is for the life of the loan unless 10% is put down, then cancelled after 11 years
  • Terms: 15 & 30 year
  • Primary residence only
  • Two FHA loans may be permitted at one time with special circumstances
VA Veteran’s Financing 0% Down 620
FICO® SCORE
  • No max loan amount, as long as Veteran does not have current VA loan
  • To use Bonus Entitlement, base loan amount must be > $144,000
  • 2.15% Funding Fee (FF) for first time use, 3.30% for sequential use. No Funding Fee for > 10% 
service-connected disability.*
    
*Lower FF available with down payment
  • Primary residence only
  • Seller paid closing costs is maxed at all reasonable and customary costs plus 4% of sales price
  • Terms: 15 & 30 year
  • No Monthly Mortgage Instance
AMP Program 0% Down 650
FICO® SCORE
  • Maximum loan amount: $400,000
  • Primary residence only
  • Borrower income limits (waived in Low or Moderate Census Tract)
  • Interest rate discount for Heroes First*
  • No Mortgage Insurance
  • Confined to Pinnacle geographical footprint
  • Term: 30 years
  • Reserves required

*Full-time licensed/certified State/Local Police Officers or County  Sheriffs, Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, Correction Officers, Nurses and Teachers

Professionals Program 0% Down 680
FICO® SCORE
  • Eligibility is for Borrowers with a graduate degree and professional licensing in their current field of employment
  • 100% financing up to $806,500 with credit score of 700 or higher and no monthly mortgage insurance
  • 95% financing up to $806,500 with credit score of 680 or higher and no monthly mortgage insurance
  • 90% financing up to $1,500,000 with credit score of 740 or higher and has monthly mortgage insurance
  • Primary residence and secondary homes eligible
  • Can be used for purchase, rate/term or cash-out refinance
  • Term: 15, 20 and 30 years
  • Advancing Professionals may be eligible to use income from a new job to qualify, provided your start date is within 120 days of closing
USDA United States Department of Agriculture 0% Down 620
FICO® SCORE
  • Max loan is determined based on applicant qualifications.
  • Financing in rural areas only as determined by USDA geographical location
  • 1% Guarantee fee
  • Primary residence only
  • Term: 30 year
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance for the life of the loan
Bank Statement Loan 15% Down* 680
FICO® SCORE
  • Minimum loan amount: $125,000
  • Occupancy can be Primary, Secondary, or Investment
  • Term: 30 year fixed

*Max LTV for Primary is 85%, 80% for Secondary and Investment

DSCR Loan Debt Service Coverage Ratio Loan 20% Down 700
FICO® SCORE
  • Minimum loan amount: $100,000
  • First time investor limited to 75% LTV
  • Limited documentation required
  • Term: 30 year fixed
  • Investment property only
Georgia Dream Loan ?% Down ?
FICO® SCORE
  • For first-time homebuyers
  • Up to $10,000 in down payment assistance
  • Income and purchase price limits apply
New Construction
  • 12-month loan, interest-only during construction period
  • You choose your builder*
  • Up to 90% financing
  • Can keep your current home during construction, if adequate reserves

*Must be approved by Pinnacle Bank

Conventional Fixed Rate
3% Down
620
FICO® SCORE
  • Max conforming loan amount: $832,750
  • Primary residence, Secondary home, Investment property loans
  • Mortgage Insurance can be automatically terminated at 78% or 80% upon request
  • Seller paid closing costs:
    • 3% max greater than 90% LTV
    • 6% max 75.01% – 90% LTV
    • 9% max 75% or less LTV
  • Terms: 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 year
  • Investment Loans:
    • Max LTV of 80%
    • No Gifts allowed
    • Max 2% seller paid closing costs
Jumbo Fixed Rate
5% Down
740
FICO® SCORE
  • Maximum loan amount: $1,500,000
  • Primary Residence & Secondary Residences eligible
  • Up to 6% seller paid closing costs
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance required over 80% LTV
ARM
5% Down
680
FICO® SCORE
  • Maximum loan amount: $1,500,000
  • 5yr/6month ARM or 7yr/6 month ARM*
  • Primary Residence & Second Homes
  • Up to 6% Seller Contribution permitted
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance required over 80% LTV

*Offers initial fixed period of 5 or 7 years with adjustments

FHA
3.5% Down
620
FICO® SCORE
  • Max FHA loan amount: $541,287
  • FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is 1.75%
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance is for the life of the loan unless 10% is put down, then cancelled after 11 years
  • Terms: 15 & 30 year
  • Primary residence only
  • Two FHA loans may be permitted at one time with special circumstances
VA
0% Down
620
FICO® SCORE
  • No max loan amount, as long as Veteran does not have current VA loan
  • To use Bonus Entitlement, base loan amount must be > $144,000
  • 2.15% Funding Fee (FF) for first time use, 3.30% for sequential use. No Funding Fee for > 10% 
service-connected disability.*
    
*Lower FF available with down payment
  • Primary residence only
  • Seller paid closing costs is maxed at all reasonable and customary costs plus 4% of sales price
  • Terms: 15 & 30 year
  • No Monthly Mortgage Instance
AMP
0% Down
650
FICO® SCORE
  • Maximum loan amount: $400,000
  • Primary residence only
  • Borrower income limits (waived in Low or Moderate Census Tract)
  • Interest rate discount for Heroes First*
  • No Mortgage Insurance
  • Confined to Pinnacle geographical footprint
  • Term: 30 years
  • Reserves required

*Full-time licensed/certified State/Local Police Officers or County  Sheriffs, Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, Correction Officers, Nurses and Teachers

Professionals Program
0% Down
680
FICO® SCORE
  • Eligibility is for Borrowers with a graduate degree and professional licensing in their current field of employment
  • 100% financing up to $806,500 with credit score of 700 or higher and no monthly mortgage insurance
  • 95% financing up to $806,500 with credit score of 680 or higher and no monthly mortgage insurance
  • 90% financing up to $1,500,000 with credit score of 740 or higher and has monthly mortgage insurance
  • Primary residence and secondary homes eligible
  • Can be used for purchase, rate/term or cash-out refinance
  • Term: 15, 20 and 30 years
  • Advancing Professionals may be eligible to use income from a new job to qualify, provided your start date is within 120 days of closing
USDA
0% Down
620
FICO® SCORE
  • Max loan is determined based on applicant qualifications.
  • Financing in rural areas only as determined by USDA geographical location
  • 1% Guarantee fee
  • Primary residence only
  • Term: 30 year
  • Monthly Mortgage Insurance for the life of the loan
Bank Statement Loan
15% Down*
680
FICO® SCORE
  • Minimum loan amount: $125,000
  • Occupancy can be Primary, Secondary, or Investment
  • Term: 30 year fixed

*Max LTV for Primary is 85%, 80% for Secondary and Investment

DSCR Loan
20% Down
700
FICO® SCORE
  • Minimum loan amount: $100,000
  • First time investor limited to 75% LTV
  • Limited documentation required
  • Term: 30 year fixed
  • Investment property only
Georgia Dream Loan
?% Down
?
FICO® SCORE
  • For first-time homebuyers
  • Up to $10,000 in down payment assistance
  • Income and purchase price limits apply
New Construction
  • 12-month loan, interest-only during construction period
  • You choose your builder*
  • Up to 90% financing
  • Can keep your current home during construction, if adequate reserves

*Must be approved by Pinnacle Bank

*Must be approved by Pinnacle Bank

About John Mabery

John Mabery is the Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Pinnacle Bank. He has an impressive 35 years of experience in the industry, including 30 years specializing in mortgages. 

A graduate of Augusta College, John was also an accomplished athlete, serving as a starting pitcher for the baseball team. With this discipline and leadership, John fosters a collaborative environment that helps clients and colleagues thrive.

Outside of his professional career, John enjoys golfing, traveling and spending quality time with his wife, Laurie, and daughter, Hanna. His dedication to his job and personal life reflects his commitment to excellence and community.

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