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. […]
Michigan FHA Loan When you are purchasing a home in Michigan, an FHA loan may offer some advantages. Whether you are purchasing your first property, or even if you have owned many homes, a loan backed by the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) could meet your requirements. Benefits of FHA Mortgage Loans If you have had […]
Back in 2009, as the mortgage crisis was slowly ending, many homeowners found themselves in a terrible position; their home was worth much less than their current mortgage balance. To persuade people to stay in their homes and avoid a wave of foreclosures across the country, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac introduced the HARP plan. […]
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.
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 […]
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!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
