Home loans
Home Loan Options in Orange County
An overview of common mortgage programs for buyers, homeowners, and investors in Orange County, across the U.S., and clients in Asia financing U.S. property.
First-time buyers
First-Time Home Buyer Loans
First-time home buyer guidance in Orange County: loan options, down payment assistance, and the steps to get pre-approved. NMLS 1597078.
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FHA Loans
Learn how FHA loans work: 3.5% down with a qualifying credit score, mortgage insurance, and loan limits. Guidance from Hieu Nguyen, Century Financial Group.
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VA Loans
VA home loans for eligible veterans, service members, and surviving spouses: often no down payment and no monthly PMI. Guidance from Hieu Nguyen, Century Financial Group.
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Conventional Loans
How conventional mortgages work: down payments from 3% for qualifying buyers, PMI that can be removed, and fixed or adjustable terms. NMLS 1597078.
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Jumbo Loans
Jumbo and high-balance loans for higher-priced Orange County homes: limits, down payment, and reserves explained. Hieu Nguyen.
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Refinance
When does refinancing make sense? Compare rate-and-term, cash-out, and streamline refinance options and your break-even point. NMLS 1597078.
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Loans for Overseas Buyers
Buying U.S. property from Asia or overseas? Learn the financing options, documents, and down payments international buyers should expect. Century Financial Group.
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DSCR Investor Loans
DSCR loans qualify investment properties on rental income instead of personal income. Ratios, down payments, and trade-offs explained by Hieu Nguyen.
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Bank Statement Loans
Self-employed? Bank statement loans use 12 or 24 months of deposits instead of tax returns to qualify. How they work and what to expect, with Hieu Nguyen.
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Hieu Nguyen, Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Century Financial Group Co.. Loans are offered only in states where Hieu Nguyen and Century Financial Group are licensed — see NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend; all loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval.