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 […]
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. […]
USDA Rural Development Mortgage When you are choosing which loan program is right for you, you might not consider the USDA. As this program is designed for homes in rural areas, you might not think it is suitable for your situation. However, the majority of Michigan should be covered and this type of loan offers […]
We take a look at the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal, clearing up some common misunderstandings about these two important stages in the buying process
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.
Florida USDA Home Loan Buying a home without making a down payment can be rather difficult. Most conventional mortgages require at least some type of down payment that ranges from 3% to as much as 20% of the home’s selling price. For a $200,000 home that can mean $6,000 to $40,000 out of your pocket! […]
By learning what to fix when selling a house and reviewing these items before you list the home, you can hopefully spot any necessary repairs.
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 […]
An escrow account can be a great benefit to new homeowners that are trying to get their financial plans in order and establish some good money habits.
Lake Winnebago, where Fox River joins on the west side, is home to the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The city is within the limits of Winnebago County and boasts of 95,000 residents as of the most current census. Population and Number of Homes Based on the information reported by the federal census from the year […]
