For many potential home buyers, the FHA mortgage is a fundamental part of their buying strategy. This particular mortgage has been a staple program for multiple generations and has helped numerous people realize the dream of owning a home. FHA Mortgage Requirements FHA, an acronym for Federal Housing Administration, does not directly offer loans. Instead, […]
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 […]
If you use an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan to buy your home, you will have to pay mortgage insurance. Mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) exist to protect lenders when FHA borrowers default on a loan. While home buyers like FHA loans, thanks to their more flexible requirements, the idea of mortgage insurance is an unwelcome extra […]
Puzzled about combo 80-15 80-10 or an 80-5 mortgage? We can help! Combo mortgage loans sometimes called a Piggy-Back loan, is a program designed to help Borrower’s purchase a home with 5-15% down while avoiding Mortgage Insurance. A combo loan is actually 2 mortgage loans, a 1st mortgage (at 80% of the value of the home) and […]
Qualify for a Texas USDA Loan If you want to buy a home in the state of Texas, a conventional mortgage might not be your best option. If the home is outside of urban areas, a USDA Rural Development loan might be more suitable for your requirements. The Advantages of Choosing a USDA Loan For […]
Texas FHA Loan When buying a home in Texas, an FHA loan offers some advantages. For good reason, it is a popular choice for first-time buyers, but this doesn’t need to be your first property to benefit from this government-backed loan program. Features of the FHA Mortgage Program Created and insured by the Federal Housing […]
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.
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.
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.
We look at the things you can do to get ready to move out of your parents house less scary and more successful. Easy steps that anyone can follow.
