2024 Illinois USDA Loan Illinois residents who are looking for a way to buy a home with no down payment should take a hard look at the Rural Development Loan (USDA loan for short). This mortgage is an excellent way for first-time home buyers in Illinois to save money on the acquisition cost and get a competitive fixed interest […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Mortgage Trigger Leads There is a lesser known trend among credit bureaus and desperate mortgage lenders. Once a person has applied for a mortgage the credit bureau has a legal right to sell the name, phone number and address of the applicant to other lenders. This is called a “trigger lead” in the mortgage industry […]
How To Get A VA Loan in Michigan If you are currently serving in the military or you are a veteran, you could be eligible for a VA loan to help you purchase a home in Michigan. The VA loan offers many advantages to help current and former service members purchase a home with better […]
Rather than provide their kids or grandkids with a check as a down payment on a home, some people choose to offer a gift of equity on an existing home.
Following this simple advice will help the loan approval process and save you some unnecessary heartache. What NOT to do before closing on a house.
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!
Getting a pre-qualification for a mortgage is a good idea if you are just looking and thinking about buying a home. Getting pre-approved for a loan is almost mandatory when you are serious about purchasing your home.
