The title seems misleading, right? Every mortgage lender goes to great lengths to explain to real estate agents and borrowers how mortgage insurance is necessary, how to calculate the amounts and when the mortgage insurance will likely fall off the mortgage. However, how does PMI benefit the actual home buyer?
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Conventional Loan Limits
The overall strong real estate market has seen major booms in the last few years. The increase in average prices have led to a change in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conventional loan limits, yet again. For the year 2024, the maximum loan limit amount allowed by either Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae for […]
Minneapolis
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 […]
Florida FHA Loan Limits
If you don’t have the savings to pay a large down payment or a great credit score when buying a home, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan can help. It can make it easier to get approved for a loan with lower down payments. You can buy a home with as little as 3.5 percent […]
10 FHA Guidelines EVERY Home Buyer Should Know
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.
Indiana USDA Mortgage Program Guidelines
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 […]
Bank Statement Loans For Self-Employed Borrowers
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 […]
Jumbo VA Mortgage Loan
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 […]
Rochester
On the banks of Zumbro River in Minnesota is Olmsted County’s county seat, the city of Rochester. Rochester is the largest city in Minnesota behind the Twin Cities metro area. Population and Number of Homes The recent census from 2010 shows that Rochester has 106,760 citizens. There were over 45,000 housing units making the density […]
FHA Loans In Illinois
Qualify for an FHA Loan in Illinois The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan is a great way for Illinois residents to purchase a home. Whether you’re buying your first home or 6th home, getting an FHA loan makes it possible to achieve homeownership with several advantages. Look at the following FHA mortgage requirements to learn more […]