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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How To Buy a Home While Going Through a Divorce
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.
Freddie Mac Home Possible Mortgage
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 […]
Homebuyer’s Guide to Debt-To-Income (DTI) Ratio: How To Calculate
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
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 […]
Minnesota FHA Loan
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. […]
Family Opportunity Mortgage Guidelines
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 […]
FHA Streamline Refinance
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) does more than offer ways for people to buy a home. They have another program designed to allow homeowners to get a lower interest rate, and hopefully a lower payment, without going through all the normal work associated with a refinance. The program is called the FHA Streamline Refinance and […]
Florida FHA Loan Limits
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 […]
Difference Between a Home Inspection vs Home Appraisal
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