Getting an FHA mortgage is a great way to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage. The FHA program has been around for many years and is a popular mortgage for first time home buyers. About FHA Loans The acronym FHA stands for the Federal Housing Administration. This organization began in the year 1934. […]
This article discusses things that lenders will approve for people moving to another state, as well as things that will get a mortgage application turned down, and why.
Florida USDA Home Loan Buying a home without making a down payment can be rather difficult. Most conventional mortgages require at least some type of down payment that ranges from 3% to as much as 20% of the home’s selling price. For a $200,000 home that can mean $6,000 to $40,000 out of your pocket! […]
For people that want to not only buy a home but get a great deal on their mortgage, the USDA home loan is one of the better programs available for those who qualify.
Buying a home requires a bit of preparation. If you meet the following conditions then you should be ready to purchase your first home this Fall!
The biggest hurdle that most residents in Wisconsin face when buying a home is the down payment. For some people, it could take 5 years or longer to raise enough for a 5% down payment on an average-priced home. However, the USDA Rural Housing mortgage is a much better solution that is available to thousands […]
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.
Indiana FHA Loan Requirements If you are planning to buy a home in Indiana, a government-backed mortgage from the FHA is one of the options that you should consider. The Federal Housing Administration insures loans from approved lenders that offer many advantages to buyers. We look at some of the basic features of an FHA […]
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) does more than offer ways for people to buy a home. They have another program designed to allow homeowners to get a lower interest rate, and hopefully a lower payment, without going through all the normal work associated with a refinance. The program is called the FHA Streamline Refinance and […]
When you buy a home, you will be expected to pay an earnest money deposit, and if something goes wrong, you could lose this cash. Contingencies are a way for buyers to protect their earnest money when making an offer.
