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Freddie Mac Enhanced Relief Refinance (FMERR) Guidelines for 2019

April 19, 2019

If you’ve never heard of a Freddie Mac Enhanced Relief Refinance — a “FMERR” loan — you’re not alone. Available to homeowners since the beginning of the year, it’s a […]

Home Buying · News

Qualifying for a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt

April 16, 2019

If you struggle with student loan debt, you’re not alone. The average student loan borrower has $37,172 in student loans when they graduate, an increase of $20,000 from only 13 […]

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Cash Out Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance Options for Your Paid-Off Home

April 4, 2019

It’s exciting to finally have no more mortgage payments. But now that you have all that equity in your home, is it possible to get another mortgage to use for […]

Understanding Mortgages

Mortgage Dictionary

March 27, 2019

Mortgage terminology can be confusing whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance your current loan. From mortgage terms like amortization to PITI, chances are you’ll come across a […]

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Conventional Loans · Home Buying

Buy a House in 2019 with a Conventional Loan

March 14, 2019

Also known as conforming loans, conventional loans “conform” to a set of standards set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Conventional loans boast great rates, lower costs, and homebuying flexibility. So, it’s […]

FHA Loans · Refinance

Access Your Home Equity with an FHA Cash-Out Refinance

March 5, 2019

Editor’s note: HUD, the adminstrator of FHA, will reduce the maximum FHA cash-out refinance loan-to-value to 80%, down from 85%. This will take effect for all new applications starting September 1, […]

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Home Buying

Seller-Paid Closing Cost Maximums for Conventional, FHA, VA, & USDA Loans

February 28, 2019

Mortgage closing costs range from 2-5% of a home’s purchase price. That can add up. But, many sellers are eager to pay your closing costs in order to sell their home […]

FHA Loans · Refinance

FHA Streamline Refinance Rates & Guidelines for 2019

February 25, 2019

The FHA streamline refinance program helps current FHA homeowners lower their interest rate and monthly payment — it’s a fast and cost-effective way to refinance with lenient documentation requirements and […]

Home Buying

The Single Mother’s Guide To Becoming A Homeowner

February 12, 2019

by Lee Nelson, freelance writer and single mom Single moms can have it tough trying to become a homeowner — between raising their children on their own and paying all […]

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Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages

Cosigning a Mortgage for an Adult Child

February 4, 2019

Your adult child is hard working and responsible. But because of their lack of credit history, stricter lending regulations or too many student loans, it is almost impossible for them […]

Freddie Mac Enhanced Relief Refinance (FMERR) Guidelines for 2019

Qualifying for a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt

Cash-Out Refinance Options for Your Paid-Off Home

Mortgage Dictionary

Buy a House in 2019 with a Conventional Loan

Access Your Home Equity with an FHA Cash-Out Refinance

Seller-Paid Closing Cost Maximums for Conventional, FHA, VA, & USDA Loans

FHA Streamline Refinance Rates & Guidelines for 2019

The Single Mother’s Guide To Becoming A Homeowner

Cosigning a Mortgage for an Adult Child

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