Back in 2009, as the mortgage crisis was slowly ending, many homeowners found themselves in a terrible position; their home was worth much less than their current mortgage balance. To persuade people to stay in their homes and avoid a wave of foreclosures across the country, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac introduced the HARP plan. […]
Before you consider buying a condo, it is important to find out if the condo has been approved by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, if you are going to use a conventional loan. If you are using a government-insured loan from the FHA, VA, or USDA, the condo project has to be approved by their requirements.
The VA home loan is one of the best ways for a qualifying veteran, service member, or surviving spouse of a service member to purchase a home. The fact that they can buy a home without a down payment is great alone, but when you combine the other benefits such as low-interest rates and no […]
The overall strong real estate market has seen major booms in the last few years. The increase in average prices have led to a change in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conventional loan limits, yet again. For the year 2024, the maximum loan limit amount allowed by either Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae for […]
VA Refinance (Non-Streamline) A home loan, or a mortgage, is just like any tangible part of a home; it can be replaced. Appliances get updated or replaced due to improvements in efficiency. Carpeting, paint schemes, furniture and décor are replaced in order to accommodate different needs or to stay current with modern styles. A mortgage can […]
Armed with this down payment information you can then make a plan to save up the funds needed and budget for your home purchase.
Take the time to understand how the debt-to-income ratio works and what you can do to bolster your chances of getting approved for a mortgage.
FHA guidelines prospective buyers need to keep in mind when shopping for their home. FHA approved lenders are able to offer mortgages with enticing rates for people that might not qualify for a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac home loan.
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. […]
If you want to use rental income to help finance an investment property, a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) mortgage could meet your requirements. The cash flow from the property can be used to qualify for the loan without needing to provide additional income documentation, such as tax returns. But is a DSCR loan right […]
