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. […]
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 […]
VA Home Loan in Illinois Among the various benefits offered to our men and women who have served in the military, the VA mortgage is a real gem. The VA loan is a mortgage program that has empowered thousands of residents in the state of Illinois with the ability to buy a home and secure […]
Buying a home while in the middle of a divorce takes a bit more preparation and understanding compared to other types of home purchases. The following information should help people that are in the midst of a divorce and wishing to buy another home.
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 […]
Home Possible® is a Freddie Mac program that has very flexible credit guidelines for low to moderate income borrowers. It’s available to purchase or refinance a single-family home, condominium, or a 2–4 family home. If you need some help to overcome obstacles to homeownership such as, having a non-traditional credit history or lacking of funds […]
Take the time to understand how the debt-to-income ratio works and what you can do to bolster your chances of getting approved for a mortgage.
VA Refinance (Non-Streamline) A home loan, or a mortgage, is just like any tangible part of a home; it can be replaced. Appliances get updated or replaced due to improvements in efficiency. Carpeting, paint schemes, furniture and décor are replaced in order to accommodate different needs or to stay current with modern styles. A mortgage can […]
Family Opportunity Mortgage Loan Program The lowest mortgage interest rates and the most favorable terms are typically reserved for owner-occupied homes. As the phrase implies, the owner of the property lives in the house as their main residence. When analyzing risks for lending money, mortgage lenders feel that the owner of the place is more likely […]
Getting an FHA mortgage is a great way to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage. The FHA program has been around for many years and is a popular mortgage for first time home buyers. About FHA Loans The acronym FHA stands for the Federal Housing Administration. This organization began in the year 1934. […]
