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USDA Mortgage

USDA Rural Housing Mortgage

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a loan program known as the USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan or just USDA Rural Housing mortgage. This program has been around for a number of years and is a great option for buying a home. The USDA Rural Housing Mortgage program is unique in three ways […]

Pros and Cons of FHA 203k Loan

Pros and Cons of FHA 203k Loan

The FHA 203k loan is a good way to buy a home and also get the extra money that can be used for renovations, repairs or both. There are good points and bad points to the loan and all of these should be considered before making a decision to purchase a property.

FHA Loan Limits

FHA Loan Limits

According to a recent update from the Federal Housing Administration, also called FHA, there are higher loan limits available. All areas around the country will benefit from the FHA floor maximum loan limit of $498,257. This amount is the new maximum for a single-family home. FHA also offers financing for multi-unit homes, up to a […]

Why is Dual Agency in Real Estate Bad

Why is Dual Agency in Real Estate Bad?

Dual agency in real estate transactions should be avoided at all costs. A buyer and the seller hire a real estate agent for guidance and expertise. When you agree to a dual agent, you give up what you want from an agent.

USDA Rural Housing Income Limits

USDA Rural Housing Income Limits

A USDA loan is a great way to buy a house. The ability to borrow up to the home’s value at interest rates that are competitive with FHA and conventional loans makes this a great option for first-time home buyers. There are also new USDA income limits that make the USDA mortgage even better in […]