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Wisconsin FHA Loan Requirements

Wisconsin FHA 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 […]

VA Streamline Refinance

VA Streamline Refinance

The VA home loan is one of the best ways for a qualifying veteran, service member, or surviving spouse of a service member to purchase a home. The fact that they can buy a home without a down payment is great alone, but when you combine the other benefits such as low-interest rates and no […]

Gift of Equity Conventional Loan

Gift Of Equity Conventional Loan

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.

Government Loans

Government Mortgage Loans

If you are looking to make a low down payment or if you are a veteran, the government may be able to help you with a Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota or Florida purchase or refinance! Check out these great government mortgage programs: FHA Mortgage Home Loans FHA loans are loans insured by the Department of Housing […]

USDA Rural Housing Income Limits

USDA Rural Housing Income Limits

A USDA loan is a great way to buy a house. The ability to borrow up to the home’s value at interest rates that are competitive with FHA and conventional loans makes this a great option for first-time home buyers. There are also new USDA income limits that make the USDA mortgage even better in […]

Pros and Cons of FHA 203k Loan

Pros and Cons of FHA 203k Loan

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.

VA Minimum Property Requirements l 18 Rules Veterans Should Know

VA Minimum Property Requirements

When using a mortgage lender, the purchase of a home will always require an appraisal. However, the Veterans Administration goes an extra step with their loans by providing a home appraiser to determine if the property meets VA minimum property requirements.

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 […]