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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, […]

FHA Reverse Mortgage Loans

With the Baby Boomer generation getting older, many people who have lived at the same home for 20+ years are realizing a very important fact; you can’t eat equity. People who have spent years maintaining and updating their homes are in a position where they have a large amount of equity in their property. But […]

First Time Home Buyer

First Time Home Buyer Programs

First Time Home Buyer Guide: Programs and Requirements People looking to purchase their first home usually have a wide range of home loans to choose from. We are happy to offer multiple types of first time home buyer programs that should fit almost every potential need. We offer many First Time Home Buyer programs including: Government […]

FHA Mortgage Insurance

FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums

If you use an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan to buy your home, you will have to pay mortgage insurance. Mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) exist to protect lenders when FHA borrowers default on a loan. While home buyers like FHA loans, thanks to their more flexible requirements, the idea of mortgage insurance is an unwelcome extra […]

FHA Streamline Refinance

FHA Streamline Refinance

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) does more than offer ways for people to buy a home. They have another program designed to allow homeowners to get a lower interest rate, and hopefully a lower payment, without going through all the normal work associated with a refinance. The program is called the FHA Streamline Refinance and […]

Indiana FHA Loan Requirements

Indiana FHA Loan Requirements and Guidelines

Indiana FHA Loan Requirements If you are planning to buy a home in Indiana, a government-backed mortgage from the FHA is one of the options that you should consider. The Federal Housing Administration insures loans from approved lenders that offer many advantages to buyers. We look at some of the basic features of an FHA […]

Mortgage Insurance: What Exactly Is It And How Does It Help Borrowers?

What Is Mortgage Insurance and How Does It Work?

The title seems misleading, right? Every mortgage lender goes to great lengths to explain to real estate agents and borrowers how mortgage insurance is necessary, how to calculate the amounts and when the mortgage insurance will likely fall off the mortgage. However, how does PMI benefit the actual home buyer?