Melinda Thomas
Senior Home Lending Advisor
NMLS ID: 134313
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About Melinda
Melinda proudly serves clients in Southeast Michigan and across the country. Melinda has 26 years of experience as a Senior Home Lending Advisor and specializes in lending to self-employed clients, low-to-moderate income lending programs, adjustable-rate mortgages, vacation home financing, FHA and VA mortgages, and first-time homebuyer programs. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, need to expand or downsize, or are looking for a second home, Melinda is here to help you find a mortgage to fit your needs. Starting with a review of your finances, Melinda can help you get a clear picture of what might work best for you. Melinda will explain your options, answer any questions you may have, keep you informed and guide you through every step of the mortgage process. Above all, Melinda wants to ensure that you have a positive home lending experience.
Melinda's certifications
Chase Certified in FHA Loans
Chase Certified in VA Loans
Chase Certified in Down Payment Assistance Programs
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Loans & Products
Conventional mortgage
Jumbo Mortgage3
DreaMakerSM mortgage5
FHA mortgage7
Veterans Affairs (VA) loan9
Terms and rates
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Benefits of working with a Chase Home Lending Advisor
See how our Home Lending Advisors are ready to help you with everything from preapproval13 to finding the right loan, application guidance and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is it time to stop renting and buy a home?
When debating between renting vs. buying, you need to think about your lifestyle and finances. While renting can provide more flexibility, owning a home enables you to build equity in the property and may provide tax benefits.
Buying a home is a huge step, especially when you’re moving from renting to owning.
Buying a home is a huge step, especially when you’re moving from renting to owning.
How can I get information on mortgage loan options?
At Chase, you can choose from several types of mortgage loans to finance your home purchase. A Home Lending Advisor can help you understand the differences between the various loan options so you find one that best suits your financial situation.
Once you understand what you want out of a home, determining your housing budget is essential. After determining a loose housing budget, you'll need to decide how much you'll be comfortable paying each month. Your real estate agent will help you find the right home based on all of these factors. Looking for more information? Read our guide on “How to Find the Perfect Home!”
Once you understand what you want out of a home, determining your housing budget is essential. After determining a loose housing budget, you'll need to decide how much you'll be comfortable paying each month. Your real estate agent will help you find the right home based on all of these factors. Looking for more information? Read our guide on “How to Find the Perfect Home!”
What documents will I need to apply for a mortgage?
Traditional loans usually require documents that verify your employment, income and assets, and may include:
• Your Social Security number
• Pay stubs for the last two months
• W-2 forms for the past two years
• Bank statements for the past two or three months
• One to two years of federal tax returns
• A signed contract of sale (if you've already chosen your new home)
• Information on current debt, including car loans, student loans and credit cards
• Your Social Security number
• Pay stubs for the last two months
• W-2 forms for the past two years
• Bank statements for the past two or three months
• One to two years of federal tax returns
• A signed contract of sale (if you've already chosen your new home)
• Information on current debt, including car loans, student loans and credit cards
What is better: a fixed or an adjustable interest rate?
If you plan to be in your home for more than seven years, you may want to consider a fixed-rate mortgage, which offers predictable payments and long-term protection against rising mortgage interest rates. If you plan to be in your home for seven years or less, an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)2 could be attractive. Keep in mind that with an ARM, your monthly payments have the potential to go up each time your interest rate adjusts.
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About Chase Home Lending
Whether you want to purchase a new home, refinance for a lower rate or use your home's equity for updates, we're ready to help you make it happen. You get a variety of powerful online mortgage tools and resources, a dedicated Chase Home Lending Advisor with you every step of the way and access to a personal online site for regular updates about your loan, neighborhood home sales and more.