How much can you borrow via TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage?

TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage allows borrowers to apply for loan amounts of up to $300,000,000. Note that the maximum loan amount you can borrow will also vary depending on the type of mortgage you choose, regardless of the lender you choose.

What is the maximum loan term you can get with TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage?

TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage offers mortgages with terms ranging from 15 to 30 years. Having the option of longer terms allows borrowers to take on larger loan amounts while keeping monthly payments more affordable. However, the longer the term of your loan, the more interest you will pay.

What range of rates does TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage offer?

TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage offers home loans with APRs starting at 3.25% and up to 4.088%.

What mortgage programs does TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage offer?

TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage offers the following mortgage types:

• Conventional mortgages: This includes any mortgage that is not insured or guaranteed by the federal government.
• FHA: Mortgages insured by the FHA, which usually have less stringent eligibility requirements, but borrowers must pay a mortgage insurance premium. Co-applicants are allowed and you can qualify for a down payment as low as 3%.
• HARP: A mortgage refinance program for home loans owned or backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. No minimum credit score or value appraisal required.
• Jumbo: Any mortgage with a loan amount above the conforming loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. As of 2018, the jumbo threshold is $453,100 in most of the United States.
• VA: A zero down payment mortgage or a refinance of up to 120% of the home's value for American military members, veterans, and their spouses.

What property usage types does TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage allow?

Some mortgage lenders restrict the type of usage borrowers give mortgaged properties. TIAA Home Purchase Mortgage allows the following property usage types: 

• Primary home
• Secondary homes and vacation properties
• Investment properties and house flipping projects