{"podcast":{"title":"The Mortgage Guy","slug":"the-mortgage-guy-6318482","podcast_index_feed_id":6318482,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/463644/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/463644","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/f/9/4/9f946685abd092b688c4a68c3ddbc4f2/the_mortgage_guy_733_1400.1400.jpg","author":"Adam Rose","episode_count":118,"summary":"Welcome to The Mortgage Guy podcast hosted by Adam Rose! Join us as we explore topics ranging from mortgages and real estate to supporting small businesses. Stay tuned for insightful discussions and valuable tips!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T02:18:53.003256+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortgage-guy-6318482"},"episode":{"title":"Best Mortgage Programs for 2026 (VA, FHA, USDA, 3% Down Options)","slug":"best-mortgage-programs-for-2026-va-fha-usda-3-down-options","published_at":"2026-02-18T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortgage-guy-6318482/best-mortgage-programs-for-2026-va-fha-usda-3-down-options","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortgage-guy-6318482","url":"https://31fbe698-ace8-4bec-8d18-b8ef57d40af9.libsyn.com/best-mortgage-programs-for-2026-va-fha-usda-3-down-options","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/31fbe698-ace8-4bec-8d18-b8ef57d40af9/Ep._116_FINAL_hd.mp3?dest-id=3914595","summary":"Adam Rose, Vice President & Senior Loan Officer at Western Ohio Mortgage, breaks down the full lineup of mortgage products available right now — and why there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all loan. Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, veteran, homeowner looking to renovate, or someone navigating self-employment income, this episode is your complete mortgage program refresher. Adam walks through: ✅ VA Loans – 0% down, no monthly PMI, competitive rates, and potential funding fee waivers for eligible veterans ✅ USDA Loans – 0% down options for rural areas like Shelby, Logan, Auglaize & surrounding counties ✅ FHA Loans – Flexible credit and DTI guidelines with 3.5% down ✅ Conventional Loans – As low as 3% down, risk-based PMI, and flexible property standards ✅ HomeReady & Home Possible – 3% down options with reduced PMI for qualifying borrowers ✅ Down Payment Assistance Programs – Including OHFA and other local solutions ✅ Renovation Loans – VA Reno, FHA 203K, USDA Reno, and Conventional Homestyle ✅ New Construction Financing – Two-time close structure with competitive out-of-pocket requirements ✅ Bridge Loans – Leverage equity to go non-contingent ✅ HELOCs – Primary, second home, and investment property options ✅ Reverse Mortgages (62+) ✅ Non-QM Loans – Bank statement, DSCR, ITIN, and 1099 programs Plus, Adam explains how Western Ohio Mortgage goes beyond just the loan — offering insurance connections, title fee savings, biweekly payment setup options, and even ADT discounts to make your homeownership journey seamless. 🎯 Bottom line: There isn't one perfect mortgage — there's the right mortgage for you. 👉 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode. 📞 Questions about buying a home or improving your mort…","meta_description":"Adam Rose, Vice President & Senior Loan Officer at Western Ohio Mortgage, breaks down the full lineup of mortgage products available right now — and why t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":782,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-mortgage-guy-6318482/episodes/best-mortgage-programs-for-2026-va-fha-usda-3-down-options/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortgage-guy-6318482/best-mortgage-programs-for-2026-va-fha-usda-3-down-options.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}