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.
Qualify for a Bank Statement Loan for the Self-Employed While the mortgage crisis from 10 years ago may have changed the way mortgages are offered, the bank statement loan program is still available under the right circumstances. This type of non-qualified mortgage loan will require some documentation for the down payment and income, but it […]
FHA guidelines prospective buyers need to keep in mind when shopping for their home. FHA approved lenders are able to offer mortgages with enticing rates for people that might not qualify for a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac home loan.
After the financial problems of the Great Depression, the federal government created the Federal Housing Administration and approved lenders to offer the FHA mortgage. This single action by the government created one of the most popular types of loans that are still used today. Listed below are guidelines and basic information about the FHA program for Wisconsin […]
Indiana USDA Rural Development Mortgage When looking to buy a home in Indiana, saving a large down payment could delay your purchase for years. Your lender might require 5% of the sale price as a down payment to qualify for the loan, but with a USDA Rural Housing guaranteed home loan, this is something you […]
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 […]
If the idea of buying a property with only 3.5 percent for a down payment is appealing, an FHA loan could be for you. But before you buy your Minnesota property using an FHA home loan, there are a few things you need to know as a homebuyer. You can take advantage of a 3.5% […]
Summer curb appeal tips broken down by US regions including Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and Northwest. Plus tips from 14 professionals!
The ULTIMATE Guide to Winter Curb Appeal ideas. Getting a home ready for sale is similar to picking out the right outfit for a vacation; you have to know the climate and the season. Tips and ideas that are great for summer are not quite as effective in the fall and winter. To help people out through the holidays and beyond we have combined a list of ideas and tips focused on listing a home during the winter.
Along with St. Paul, Minneapolis is collectively called the Twin Cities. The metro area of the Twin Cities ranks at number 14 in terms of the overall population. Ranked as the most populous city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is also the county seat of Hennepin County. Population and Number of Homes According to a census from […]
