VA Mortgage Requirements and Guidelines: A Detailed Look In 1944 the United States Congress introduced the bill that paved the way for the Veterans Administration (also called VA) to officially offer the VA mortgage to veterans. While there have been a few changes and improvements to the lending rules over time, the main intent remains […]
VA Home Loan in Illinois Among the various benefits offered to our men and women who have served in the military, the VA mortgage is a real gem. The VA loan is a mortgage program that has empowered thousands of residents in the state of Illinois with the ability to buy a home and secure […]
Learn how to buy a home with no money down including information on FHA, VA, USDA, conventional programs and state specific loans!
The following will compare an FHA loan vs Conventional mortgage, not to show that one is better than the other, but to highlight the strengths of each mortgage.
If you are looking to make a low down payment or if you are a veteran, the government may be able to help you with a Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota or Florida purchase or refinance! Check out these great government mortgage programs: FHA Mortgage Home Loans FHA loans are loans insured by the Department of Housing […]
2024 Illinois USDA Loan Illinois residents who are looking for a way to buy a home with no down payment should take a hard look at the Rural Development Loan (USDA loan for short). This mortgage is an excellent way for first-time home buyers in Illinois to save money on the acquisition cost and get a competitive fixed interest […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
