CUSTOMERS Come First
Whether you dream about purchasing your first home, or third, we are here to help your homeownership dream become a reality—which is why we’ve made buying a home easier than ever with our leading-edge technology, alleviating piles of traditional paperwork.
When you work with Novus Home Mortgage, you can close on your home simply faster with our digital mortgage application process.
Why Homebuyers Love Working with NOVUS
Buying or refinancing a home is a big decision. You deserve straight answers. No jargon. No guesswork. You get clear explanations, real guidance, and consistent updates from pre-approval through closing.
Your goals, budget, and timeline are unique, so your mortgage should be too. Whether you are exploring:
• Conventional financing
• FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loans
• VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) loans
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) loans
• Investment property loans
• Second home loans
• Construction loans
• And more!
We help you compare your options and choose a loan that fits your life.
You should never feel like just another name on a list. With Novus, you get a loan officer who truly listens, cares about your goals, and guides you through every step with clarity and support. We blend personal care with smart technology to make your experience easier long after the closing table.
SPECIAL FINANCING · RATE BUYDOWN
What if this home came with
a lower payment to start?
When the seller, Novus Home Mortgage, or both put money toward a temporary buydown, your monthly payment drops for the first 1 year of the loan, then returns to the full payment. The list price stays the same.
TEMPORARY RATE BUYDOWN FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about temporary rate buydowns, including costs, qualification, loan eligibility, refinancing, and seller contributions.
Novus Home Mortgage contributes up to the amount shown above. The seller then negotiates their share on top. It can also be funded by a builder, or by the buyer. The seller’s portion is agreed per property and written into the contract — it is not automatic and not a standing offer on every home.
Sometimes a seller lists slightly higher to fund their share, and sometimes they fund it out of the existing price. Either way the buyer sees the price and the credit in the contract. What a buydown avoids is a public price reduction, which is why sellers often prefer it.
No. Discount points permanently reduce the note rate for the life of the loan. A temporary buydown leaves the note rate alone and subsidizes the payment for the first year or two from an escrow account. Points cost more; a temporary buydown buys a bigger visible drop for less money, but it does not last.
The full note rate, not the reduced year-one rate. That’s the part people get wrong. A temporary buydown lowers what you pay in the early years; it does not increase how much you can borrow. A permanent buydown does lower the qualifying rate.
Funds left in the buydown escrow are generally applied to the payoff, so the unused portion is not lost. The exact treatment is set by the buydown agreement on your specific loan — ask before you assume.
Conventional, FHA and VA all permit temporary buydowns, subject to program rules and occupancy restrictions. Contribution limits differ by program and by how much you put down. We confirm what a specific file allows before anything goes into a contract.
A price cut moves the monthly payment surprisingly little. The same money aimed at the rate moves it a lot more — so the home reaches buyers who were shopping below the price. It also avoids a public reduction and the days-on-market story that follows one.
That’s exactly what this is for. Put in the list price and the contribution you think the seller would consider, and it shows the payment story you can take to them. For the full picture — net proceeds, price-cut comparison, contribution limits — call and we’ll build it on the actual property.
Learn how to Buy Your First Home
Buying a home is a big step — and I’m here to make it easier. I’ll walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you find the right loan to fit your life and goals.
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Steps to Easy Home Buying with Novus
Buying a home is a major milestone. You deserve a path to homeownership that feels clear and supported at every step. The Novus Path brings together experienced loan officers, innovative technology, and industry-leading knowledge in both traditional and Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM) lending.
Get Pre-Approved
Explore Your Loan Options
Find the Right Home
Apply and Submit Documents
Processing and Underwriting
Closing, Getting Your Keys, And Beyond
Real Stories from Real Owners
Clay is the best! He made sure he answered all our questions and explained everything about the home buying process really well.
Clay is a great person to work with and was helpful and direct to my realtor, as well as the closing agency. Without Clay, this process would have been much less efficient and timely.
ay and those that helped with my Loan application were absolutely wonderful. Clay was very thorough and very thoughtful and very straightforward and honest throughout the whole process. Any question I had he answered without fail would definitely recommend working with Clay.
Clay did a great job, we previously used Markus Spicer with 2 other home purchases. Markus got us with Clay who made the process substantially easier than the "preferred lender" that was promoted by Smith Douglas Homes.
He was always available to answer any questions I had and made sure I understood the answers
Clay really helped us thoughtout the whole process and answered all of our questions. I would recommend him and his team to anyone
Clay was great to work with! He responded quickly and was always kind! Clay did a great job checking in regularly throughout the loan process. If he didn't know the answer to something with our DSCR loan, he promptly asked the experts and helped us out.
I’m so grateful for Clay and the team at Novus Home Mortgage for helping me purchase my new home. They were patient, communicative, and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. The process felt easy and stress-free thanks to their guidance and dedication. I would recommend them without hesitation!
Clay and team made the whole process easy and somewhat stress free
Clay is the best! He's very communicative and hardworking! 10/10!!
Great people to work with! The entire experience was smooth, professional, and truly pleasant from start to finish
Clay Brown went above and beyond to help us in a timely manner.
Feedback, care for my client, guidan provided throughout the process-Clay is a great partner to work alongside!
lay did an awesome job of keeping us inforeed and working to find solutions when obstacles came about He was very accommodating with the time difference He ensured everything was processed timely and helped expedite when there were seller delays. We truly appreciated Clay's patienice and understanding .
Wish I had another one for you now, but will send you one as soon as I do.
Clay was very professional and helpful through the entire loan process . He is always availabale and ready to help whenever you need him.