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WHEDA Loans Pros and Cons

Pros and Cons of the WHEDA Loan

For the right borrower, a WHEDA mortgage can be an excellent way to before a homeowner. Take a look at the following pros and cons of the WHEDA loan!0

Niche Mortgage Programs That Home Buyers Should Know

Niche Mortgage Programs That Home Buyers Should Know About

If your situation doesn’t fit the standard expected by lenders, you could find it more difficult to qualify for the home loan you want. But there could be other options that will make financing your home purchase easier.

WHEDA Loan Requirements: Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

WHEDA - Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Back in the early ’80s, Wisconsin recognized the opportunity to help its citizens with homeownership opportunities by implementing specific unique mortgage programs. From this desire, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (aka WHEDA) was created. Since its inception over 1,000 grants have been awarded, enabling people to find their own place to call home. […]

USDA Rural Development Loan in Texas

Texas USDA Loan Requirements and Guidelines

Qualify for a Texas USDA Loan If you want to buy a home in the state of Texas, a conventional mortgage might not be your best option. If the home is outside of urban areas, a USDA Rural Development loan might be more suitable for your requirements. The Advantages of Choosing a USDA Loan For […]

80/15, 80/5, 80/10 Combo Loans

Combo 80/15, 80/10 and 80/5 loans

Puzzled about combo 80-15 80-10 or an 80-5 mortgage? We can help! Combo mortgage loans sometimes called a Piggy-Back loan, is a program designed to help Borrower’s purchase a home with 5-15% down while avoiding Mortgage Insurance. A combo loan is actually 2 mortgage loans, a 1st mortgage (at 80% of the value of the home) and […]

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 […]

Texas FHA Loans

Texas FHA Loan Requirements and Guidelines

Texas FHA Loan When buying a home in Texas, an FHA loan offers some advantages. For good reason, it is a popular choice for first-time buyers, but this doesn’t need to be your first property to benefit from this government-backed loan program. Features of the FHA Mortgage Program Created and insured by the Federal Housing […]

What are Non-Warrantable Condos vs a Warrantable Condo Mortgage

What are Non-Warrantable Condos vs a Warrantable Condo Mortgage

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.