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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
