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.
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High LTV Refinance – Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
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. […]
Fannie Mae HomeReady® Mortgage Program
Due to the popularity of the FHA program, Fannie Mae has felt the pinch of competition. In order to serve more people, Fannie May introduced the My Community Mortgage program. This program has been retired and was replaced with the HomeReady® program. The HomeReady® mortgage makes it possible for people with low to moderate-income to […]
Conventional Loan Limits
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 […]
How To Convert Your Primary Residence To A Rental Property
Many people reach a place in their life where they are ready to improve on their quality of living. This could mean investing in real estate as a way of improving their monthly cash flow or it could simply mean buying a nice vacation home at the lake, in the mountains, or on the beach. For people who wish to convert their primary home to a rental property there are a few rules and guidelines to follow.
Non-Occupying Co-Borrower Guidelines: FHA and Freddie Mac Edition
The option of using a non-occupying co-borrower on FHA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage loan opens up homeownership to more borrowers. These are often first-time home buyers who wouldn’t otherwise be able to qualify so soon.
What are Mortgage Overlays? Lender Guidelines Explained!
Mortgage overlays are specific rules a lender follows ABOVE the published guidelines set by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA and USDA.
Conventional Loans
Conventional loans by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are available to a wide range of consumers in order to fit multiple situations. If you have great credit and a bit of money saved up, it is likely that one of these conventional loans is perfect for you. Combo Loans This is a great way to avoid […]
How Much Money Do I Need for a Down Payment on a House?
Armed with this down payment information you can then make a plan to save up the funds needed and budget for your home purchase.
How To Buy A Home With No Money Down
Learn how to buy a home with no money down including information on FHA, VA, USDA, conventional programs and state specific loans!