Conventional Loans · Home Buying
November 15, 2022
Editor’s note: Fannie Mae discontinued the HomePath program on October 6, 2014. Buyers must have had a completed home purchase contract dated on or before this date to use the […]
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News · Understanding Mortgages
November 15, 2022
The application process to get a mortgage may seem a little daunting with all the information you reveal. But just because you get through the application doesn’t mean it’s over, […]
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Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages
November 15, 2022
Saving up money for a down payment and closing costs to buy a house is one of the basic requirements in order to qualify for a home loan. It can […]
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August 11, 2022
What happens when a property is being sold as-is and the seller will not do repairs but the home doesn’t meet FHA minimum property standards (MPS)? How does the buyer […]
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FHA Loans · Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages
August 11, 2022
There are quite a few loan options available to buy fixer-upper homes. “By buying a fixer-upper, you can definitely increase the value of the home as it appreciates and as […]
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Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages
August 11, 2022
Those with disabilities and disability income can qualify for these special home buying programs as well as standard mortgage loans. Qualifying for a mortgage with disability income Life hasn’t always […]
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August 1, 2022
Why take an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? Why not just take a fixed rate and not worry about what rates might do in the future? That’s a fair question, and a […]
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July 25, 2022
The news is inundated with stories of lenders making it tough for some borrowers to qualify for mortgage loans. But while that can be true, borrowers with unique circumstances shouldn’t […]
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Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages
July 25, 2022
Typically those who buy a home can only take advantage of the best interest rates and mortgage terms if it is an “owner-occupied” property, meaning they plan to live in […]
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Ask Tim · Credit · Home Buying
July 25, 2022
Can you buy a home after a foreclosure? Buying again after a foreclosure, short sale, or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure can be done, with some hard work — and waiting. Mortgage […]
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