The FHA’s Back To Work – Extenuating Circumstances mortgage program waives the standard 3-year waiting period after a foreclosure or short sale, and 2-year waiting period after a bankruptcy. Continue reading
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RSS feed for this sectionHelp Friends Or Family Qualify With An FHA “Family Mortgage”
With an FHA loan, a home buyer can use income from a family member or even friend to qualify for the mortgage. Continue reading
VA Loans: No Down Payment Mortgage Options For Military Personnel
Eligible buyers should consider the VA loan when it’s an available option. Read more about VA loans and get today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
Six Online Tools Every Mortgage Consumer Should Use
Mortgage applicants enjoy access to more information than ever before. Use these six tools to make the best decision about your mortgage. Continue reading
Housing Market Primed For Massive Spring Season
Home sales slowed in February but not because of decreased buyer demand. In fact, high demand could be pulling sales lower in surprising ways. Continue reading
Reviewing The FHA Streamline Refinance Loan Program
The FHA Streamline Refinance is among the fastest and simplest home loan refinance plans. About the program plus access to today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
2017 FHA Loan Limits For 1-Unit, 2-Unit, 3-Unit, 4-Unit Homes
2016 FHA loan limits for every U.S. county. Check your local FHA loan limit for 1-unit, 2-unit, 3-unit, and 4-unit homes. Safe and secure. Continue reading
You Don’t Need A 740 FICO Score To Get A Mortgage
You can get mortgage-approved with credit scores as low as 500. However, with some simple steps, you can improve your FICO by a lot. Easy-to-follow tips. Continue reading
VA funding fee: How much is it and who is exempt?
VA funding fees sustain the program and make it available for future veterans. Calculate your fee based on loan features and military service. Continue reading
My home appraised below purchase price. What now?
What to do when you home fails to appraise for its purchase price, or when your home appraisal is turned down because of loan-to-value (LTV). Continue reading