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.
Higher VA Loan Amounts at Lower Rates! With no max loan amounts and interest rates significantly below comparable jumbo products, there’s no better time to consider jumbo VA loans! An eligible veteran is a person who served on active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, and who, (except for a […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Back in 2010 FHA changed its rules for offering loans on condo units. The rules became so strict that a large number of condos across the country would not qualify for an FHA loan. Thankfully, changes are here. As of October 15, 2019, FHA will allow financing on a single-unit approved condominium project purchase. The […]
The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) is a tax credit that has been around for a number of years to help Wisconsin homeowners improve their ability to pay for their mortgage. Here are the basic guidelines of how the program works.
For potential home buyers who are in need of saving money on their purchase, there are some great ways to buy a home with a no or low down payment requirement. A few of the loans have very specific requirements in order to qualify. However, as we will show, most of these loans are available […]
