VA Mortgage Requirements and Guidelines: A Detailed Look In 1944 the United States Congress introduced the bill that paved the way for the Veterans Administration (also called VA) to officially offer the VA mortgage to veterans. While there have been a few changes and improvements to the lending rules over time, the main intent remains […]
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WHEDA Loan Requirements: Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Back in the early ’80s, Wisconsin recognized the opportunity to help its citizens with homeownership opportunities by implementing specific unique mortgage programs. From this desire, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (aka WHEDA) was created. Since its inception over 1,000 grants have been awarded, enabling people to find their own place to call home. […]
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 […]
WHEDA Loans Pros and Cons
For the right borrower, a WHEDA mortgage can be an excellent way to before a homeowner. Take a look at the following pros and cons of the WHEDA loan!0
VA Second-Tier Entitlement – A Comprehensive Guide
In the most basic of terms, VA Second-Tier Entitlement gives a qualified military person the ability to have two VA mortgages out simultaneously.
Niche Mortgage Programs That Home Buyers Should Know
If your situation doesn’t fit the standard expected by lenders, you could find it more difficult to qualify for the home loan you want. But there could be other options that will make financing your home purchase easier.
USDA Rural Development Loan in Texas
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 […]
80/15, 80/5, 80/10 Combo Loans
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 […]
Minnesota Rural Development Loan
The United States Department of Agriculture agency provides an excellent way to purchase a home known as the Rural Housing Loan or USDA loan for short. For Minnesota residents in the right income bracket, this mortgage program is a way to buy a home without making a down payment. Basics of the USDA Mortgage USDA […]
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Proven tips for increasing your credit score! The tips are listed based on their importance and their overall impact on any person’s credit rating.