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, […]
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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 […]
Pros and Cons of FHA Loans for Home Buyers
Weighing up the pros and cons will better help you understand whether your unique financial situation best suits an FHA loan.
First Time Home Buyer
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
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 Loan vs Conventional Mortgage: What’s The Difference
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.
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 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 […]
Virginia FHA Loans: Program Requirements and Guidelines
Qualify for an FHA Loan in Virginia You’ve probably heard of FHA loans when thinking about buying a home in Virginia, but is it the best option for you? It is a popular choice, not only for first-time home buyers, and there are many reasons to seriously consider this type of mortgage. We look at […]
Mortgage Insurance: What Exactly Is It And How Does It Help Borrowers?
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?