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FHA Mortgage

FHA Mortgage Loans

For many potential home buyers, the FHA mortgage is a fundamental part of their buying strategy. This particular mortgage has been a staple program for multiple generations and has helped numerous people realize the dream of owning a home. FHA Mortgage Requirements FHA, an acronym for Federal Housing Administration, does not directly offer loans. Instead, […]

Minnesota Rural Development Loan

Minnesota Rural Development Loan

The United States Department of Agriculture agency provides an excellent way to purchase a home known as the Rural Housing Loan or USDA loan for short. For Minnesota residents in the right income bracket, this mortgage program is a way to buy a home without making a down payment. Basics of the USDA Mortgage USDA […]

Gift of Equity Conventional Loan

Gift Of Equity Conventional Loan

Rather than provide their kids or grandkids with a check as a down payment on a home, some people choose to offer a gift of equity on an existing home.

USDA Mortgage

USDA Rural Housing Mortgage

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a loan program known as the USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan or just USDA Rural Housing mortgage. This program has been around for a number of years and is a great option for buying a home. The USDA Rural Housing Mortgage program is unique in three ways […]

Pros and Cons of FHA 203k Loan

Pros and Cons of FHA 203k Loan

The FHA 203k loan is a good way to buy a home and also get the extra money that can be used for renovations, repairs or both. There are good points and bad points to the loan and all of these should be considered before making a decision to purchase a property.

Minnesota FHA Loan

Minnesota FHA Loans

Getting an FHA mortgage is a great way to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage. The FHA program has been around for many years and is a popular mortgage for first time home buyers. About FHA Loans The acronym FHA stands for the Federal Housing Administration. This organization began in the year 1934. […]

FHA Loan Limits

FHA Loan Limits

According to a recent update from the Federal Housing Administration, also called FHA, there are higher loan limits available. All areas around the country will benefit from the FHA floor maximum loan limit of $498,257. This amount is the new maximum for a single-family home. FHA also offers financing for multi-unit homes, up to a […]

USDA Rural Housing Income Limits

USDA Rural Housing Income Limits

A USDA loan is a great way to buy a house. The ability to borrow up to the home’s value at interest rates that are competitive with FHA and conventional loans makes this a great option for first-time home buyers. There are also new USDA income limits that make the USDA mortgage even better in […]