January 1, 2022
Homeowners who have been locked out of HARP may have another chance to refinance with Fannie Mae’s new conventional 97% LTV “mini-HARP 3.0” program. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced […]
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January 1, 2022
Selling your home can be a stressful situation. So, can you imagine the stress of selling your home and buying another one at the same time? For some, carrying two […]
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January 1, 2022
The average mortgage consumer almost never expects lower rates. According to Fannie Mae’s monthly National Housing Survey, consumers are not very good at predicting when rates will rise or drop. Fannie […]
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FHA Loans · Home Buying · News
January 1, 2022
In February 2010, FHA ended its policy that allowed buyers to request one-off approvals for individual condo units within a condominium project that was not FHA-approved. This policy, called a […]
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January 1, 2022
Editor’s Note: The HARP program expired December 31, 2018, and a popular replacement option, the Freddie Mac Enhanced Relief Refinance (FMERR) loan expired September 30, 2019. However, Fannie Mae’s High […]
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January 1, 2022
You’ve had some rough patches financially. A divorce a few years ago messed up your credit score because of bills that didn’t get paid beyond your control. A few unpaid […]
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January 1, 2022
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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January 1, 2022
So you find a house that you know you can make a lot of money on (or maybe you want to live in it) so you want it ASAP. If […]
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January 1, 2022
In a landmark announcement, FHA said it will reduce its monthly mortgage insurance premium in January 2015. The move will save the average home buyer $100 per month and could […]
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January 1, 2022
The house you want to buy makes you smile. The first time you walked inside, you knew it was for you with its perfect gourmet kitchen and hardwood floors. But […]
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