Tim Lucas (NMLS #118763 ) is an editor of MyMortgageInsider.com. He has appeared on Time.com, Realtor.com, Scotsman Guide, and more. You can connect with Tim on his website, ThisIsMortgage.com.
January 1, 2022
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Friday that FHA loan limits will decrease starting January 1, 2014. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are popular with first-time home […]
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Home Buying · Jumbo Loans · News · Refinance
January 1, 2022
A jumbo loan is any loan that is above the standard lending limits of FHA, VA, or conventional. While still a bit harder to find than the more common loan […]
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January 1, 2022
Some may not be aware of this but it’s not a requirement to have a real estate agent list a home for sale. Whether or not it’s a good idea […]
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January 1, 2022
Everyone needs a helping hand every now and then. And that’s a good thing. Be it a family member, a neighbor or a stranger, spreading good cheer makes life better […]
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January 1, 2022
There’s nothing better than stepping out your back door on a hot summer day and jumping in your own swimming pool. But be careful when looking to buy or refinance […]
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January 1, 2022
MyMortgageInsider asked loan officer Mason Buckles (NMLS #176104) about the top tips first-time home buyers should know as they start their home search. MMI: What happens when a first-time home […]
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January 1, 2022
Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you just can’t catch a break. You lose your job, you have a medical emergency, or your business fails. Before you know it, […]
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January 1, 2022
On January 10, 2014, one of the biggest changes ever to the mortgage industry will go into effect. A rule created in 2010 in the wake of a housing meltdown […]
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January 1, 2022
Editor’s Note: The HARP program expired Dec. 31, 2018, but most homes have increased in value considerably since HARP rolled out. This means many homeowners may currently be eligible for […]
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January 1, 2022
The big advantage to an FHA streamline refinance is that you can skip the requirement for an appraisal. But, in some cases, you may opt to get an appraisal on […]
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