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Category: Conventional Loans

PMI easier to get, FHA more costly

Conventional Loans · FHA Loans · Home Buying · Private Mortgage Insurance

PMI Becomes Easier, FHA More Costly

January 1, 2022

One of the first questions home buyers ask themselves when considering how to finance their upcoming home purchase is whether to use an FHA loan or a conventional loan with […]

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People who saved money by cancelling FHA MIP

Conventional Loans · FHA Loans · News

FHA MIP Cancellation: Real-Life Success Stories

January 1, 2022

Many people just couldn’t afford or get a conventional loan. If you don’t have 10 or 20 percent down, it can be quite hard to get that conventional loan without […]

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Ways to avoid MIP and mortgage insurance

Conventional Loans · Private Mortgage Insurance

How to Avoid Paying PMI

January 1, 2022

Mortgage insurance is an added expense homeowners pay to help protect lenders. If you don’t put 20 percent down on a conventional loan or if you choose an FHA or […]

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Picking between an ARM loan or fixed-rate mortgage

Conventional Loans · Understanding Mortgages

What Is The Difference Between Adjustable-Rate And Fixed-Rate Mortgages?

November 22, 2021

Comparing fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages Most home shoppers choose fixed-rate mortgages without much thought about adjustable-rate mortgages. But you may be surprised to learn both types of mortgages have advantages. […]

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VA Loan vs Conventional Loan Which is better

Conventional Loans · VA Home Loans

VA Loan vs Conventional Loan: Which is better?

August 13, 2021

The rule is simple: If you’re eligible for a VA loan, it’s likely that this will be your best loan option. But while this is usually true, there are some […]

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Credit score average for closed loans dropping

Conventional Loans · News

Mortgage Approval Became Easier In November

December 29, 2016

Many home buyers noticed the rising rates throughout the month of November. However, some may be surprised to find out that it actually became slightly easier to be qualified for […]

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Current rates for conventional loans

Conventional Loans · News

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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Conventional 97 Discontinued

Conventional Loans · Home Buying

Conventional 97 to Require 5% Down Payment

November 8, 2013

Update for December 2014: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have reinstated the 3% down conventional home loan as of December 2014. For details on the 97% LTV home buying program, […]

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Are Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae going away?

Conventional Loans · News

Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Going Bye Bye?

May 3, 2013

In an effort to streamline and standardize how conventional mortgages are made and sold on the secondary market, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is proposing to marry the two […]

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