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5 Ways to Buy with 5% down

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

5 Ways to Buy a Home with 5% Down or Less

January 10, 2024

One of the most common misconceptions about mortgages is that you need 20% down to buy a home. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is that there […]

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FHA Loan Down Payment The Complete Guide

FHA Loans · Home Buying

FHA Loan Down Payments | Requirements 2026

January 10, 2024

With an FHA loan, nearly all borrowers will be able to pay as little as 3.5% of the home’s purchase price as a down payment.

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Conventional Loans · FHA Loans · Home Buying

Down Payment Gift Money for First-Time & Repeat Home Buyers

January 5, 2024

Here’s one thing you should know as a first-time or repeat home buyer: You don’t have to come up with a down payment by yourself. Family members can help. If […]

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first time home buyer guide to usda loans

Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages · USDA Home Loans

USDA Loans: First-time Home Buyer’s Guide 2026

January 5, 2024

First-time home buyers can get three big benefits from a USDA loan: If you meet the USDA’s geographic and income rules, a USDA Guaranteed Loan could make you a homeowner […]

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Conventional mortgage down payment

Conventional Loans

Conventional Mortgage Down Payment Requirements 2026

January 5, 2024

What the minimum down payment requirement for a conventional loan? Although most people assume they need a 20% down payment to buy a home, there are low down payment conventional […]

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Understanding Mortgages

What is an ARM mortgage? | Rates & Requirements 2026

January 5, 2024

An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a home loan that offers a low interest rate for a pre-set period, typically anywhere from 3 to 10 years. When that period is finished the loan’s rate adjusts based on changes in overall interest rates — though in most cases, “adjusts” means the rate increases.

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Home Buying

Seller Contribution Maximums for Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA | 2026

January 5, 2024

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 […]

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Home Buying · Mortgage Strategy

The Do’s & Don’ts of Down Payment Gifts | Free Gift Letter Template

January 5, 2024

When buying a home, the biggest upfront expense is likely to be the down payment, which is typically between 3.5 and 20 percent of the home price. Even if future […]

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Guide to getting a mortgage for an investment property

Niche Mortgage Products

Investment Property Loans | Options & Requirements 2026

January 5, 2024

If the road to real estate riches were an easy one, everyone would be a millionaire landlord or house-flipper. Making big money from investment property (real estate purchased for the […]

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First-Time Home Buyer

USDA vs FHA: Which low down payment loan is best for first-time home buyers?

January 5, 2024

If you are looking for a low down payment home loan opportunity, both the USDA and FHA loans offer worthwhile options.

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