Buyers Needing USDA Home Loans Get a Do-Over
November 14, 2014
Homebuyers in suburban areas who would have missed their shot at a zero-down home loan will get a do-over. USDA home loan eligibility map changes will not take effect in […]
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3 Reasons It’s a Great Time to Cancel FHA Mortgage Insurance
November 5, 2014
Paying that mortgage bill each month can be painful, especially when you look at its breakdown and see that a portion of your payment is going toward mortgage insurance. For […]
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Home Buyers Now Outnumber Refinance Applicants 2 to 1
September 24, 2014
About a year and a half ago, everyone seemed to be refinancing their homes, while fewer people were applying for purchase mortgages. In fact, 62 percent of the market in […]
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Conventional Loan Advantages Propel Program; Now 64% of Market
September 5, 2014
If there’s one truth about home buying after the housing market crash, it’s been anything but conventional. That’s because lenders tightened their grip on loans, making qualifications stricter, and therefore […]
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Loosening Rules, Low Jumbo Mortgage Rates Fuel Hot Housing Segment
August 30, 2014
It’s official: When it comes to jumbo loans, credit availability is loosening up. According to the July Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), there was an increase of 0.5 percent from […]
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$46,000 Equity Increase leads to Cash-Out Refinance Boom
August 22, 2014
Home refinancing has made headlines in recent years, but the stories typically revolve around government-sponsored programs that help distressed homeowners. Now owners are coming out on top as home prices […]
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Big Advantages to the Little-known USDA Home Loan
August 15, 2014
If you’re in the market for buying a home, you’ve probably been researching your loan options. While there is a lot of information available for conventional loans, as well as […]
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Mortgage Rates: Then, Now, and in the Future
August 14, 2014
If you’re a potential or recent home buyer, you’ve been spoiled by some of the lowest interest rates in history over the last couple of years, which have gone below […]
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VA Home Loans: Fewer Roadblocks for First Time Home Buyers
July 17, 2014
If you’ve served or are currently serving the country as a member of the military, one well-deserved benefit is being eligible for the VA home Loan. This program is designed […]
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