When you want to buy a home, finding the best mortgage program could make a significant difference to your long-term finances. If you are looking to live in rural Virginia, you could benefit from the advantages offered by the USDA’s mortgage program. Choosing a USDA Mortgage Loan The United States Department of Agriculture has a […]
Over the past few years, the basic guidelines for lending money on investment properties have changed greatly. At one time, during the late 1990s and into the early 2000s, multiple mortgage lenders offered various loans designed specifically for buying a rental property. However, with the real estate crash, all of that has changed. Listed below […]
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. […]
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Interest only loans may be the solution for you if you are looking for a way to afford more home for less money. The Advantage of An Interest-Only Mortgage: An Interest-Only mortgage is an excellent mortgage option for borrowers who want the lowest payment possible. An Interest-Only loan means exactly what it says, the borrower […]
For potential home buyers who are in need of saving money on their purchase, there are some great ways to buy a home with a no or low down payment requirement. A few of the loans have very specific requirements in order to qualify. However, as we will show, most of these loans are available […]
The ULTIMATE Guide to Winter Curb Appeal ideas. Getting a home ready for sale is similar to picking out the right outfit for a vacation; you have to know the climate and the season. Tips and ideas that are great for summer are not quite as effective in the fall and winter. To help people out through the holidays and beyond we have combined a list of ideas and tips focused on listing a home during the winter.
The biggest hurdle that most residents in Wisconsin face when buying a home is the down payment. For some people, it could take 5 years or longer to raise enough for a 5% down payment on an average-priced home. However, the USDA Rural Housing mortgage is a much better solution that is available to thousands […]
