Many misconceptions exist about the process of acquiring a jumbo mortgage loan. Thanks to the improving luxury housing market, jumbo loans have made a rebound. This article discusses the top 5 jumbo mortgage myths and why they are wrong.
The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) is a tax credit that has been around for a number of years to help Wisconsin homeowners improve their ability to pay for their mortgage. Here are the basic guidelines of how the program works.
Qualify for an FHA Loan in Illinois The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan is a great way for Illinois residents to purchase a home. Whether you’re buying your first home or 6th home, getting an FHA loan makes it possible to achieve homeownership with several advantages. Look at the following FHA mortgage requirements to learn more […]
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 […]
Dual agency in real estate transactions should be avoided at all costs. A buyer and the seller hire a real estate agent for guidance and expertise. When you agree to a dual agent, you give up what you want from an agent.
Mortgage overlays are specific rules a lender follows ABOVE the published guidelines set by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA and USDA.
FHA guidelines prospective buyers need to keep in mind when shopping for their home. FHA approved lenders are able to offer mortgages with enticing rates for people that might not qualify for a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac home loan.
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 following will compare an FHA loan vs Conventional mortgage, not to show that one is better than the other, but to highlight the strengths of each mortgage.
Proven tips for increasing your credit score! The tips are listed based on their importance and their overall impact on any person’s credit rating.
