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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Insane but True Facts About the USDA Mortgage
Although some of these things may sound too good to be true, or even insane, all of the following facts about the USDA mortgage program are true.
Loan Programs
We are proud to offer a wide range of loans that will fit any type of housing need for our clients. Conventional Loans A conventional loan is perfect for homebuyers that have excellent credit and a small nest egg saved for a down payment. With a 3%* down payment, conventional loans offer the lowest rates […]
No and Low Money Down Mortgage Options
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 […]
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.
Refinance Mortgage
Homeowners often get a ton of information from various sources about refinancing. Because there are many types of refinances it can be a bit confusing when trying to compare the different loans. This article will serve as a basic guide to explain a refinance mortgage and why a person would consider this financial move. Basics […]
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.
USDA Property Condition Requirements
USDA minimum property requirements that the home will need to meet before your loan will be approved.
Jumbo Mortgage
There is a solid reason why the word “jumbo” is used to identify a certain type of mortgage loan. Typically, a jumbo loan is enormous in size when compared to an average home loan. For this reason, jumbo loans have a few special criteria that set them apart from other types of loans. What is a […]
Homebuyer’s Guide to Debt-To-Income (DTI) Ratio: How To Calculate
Take the time to understand how the debt-to-income ratio works and what you can do to bolster your chances of getting approved for a mortgage.