Recent Government Activity: Mortgage Interest Rates Effect
Mortgage rates typically are tied more to the yields on the 10-year Treasury note more than any other indicator. With the government in flux as the shutdown happened and ended, mortgage rates are also...
View Article3 Tips To Sidestep These Common FHA Loan Hang-ups
FHA loans are becoming increasingly popular these days as potential homeowners are not able to qualify for mortgages from traditional lenders. The FHA insures these high-risk loans, in turn allowing...
View ArticleWhat Are The Requirements To Sell Home Using FHA Loan?
Before an owner can market a property to buyers that want to use a FHA loan, he will want to familiarize himself with the FHA's standards. FHA won't insure loans on just any property. While their...
View ArticleHow Can I Get A Cash-Out Refinance Using An FHA Loan?
While homeowners typically equate the FHA loan program with low-down payment mortgages, FHA refinances are also available.
View ArticleThe FHA Hawk Program for New Homebuyers is Coming
The FHA offers many new programs and incentives for new homebuyers to take advantage of so that they can be part of the effort to ease the credit crisis.
View ArticleFHA Home Loan Tips
Thanks to the FHA home loan program, you can apply for loan approval before you've found a home that you want to buy - which means you know what you can afford before you start your house hunt.
View ArticleUnderstanding Mortgage Insurance and Mortgage Options
Are you thinking about using mortgage financing to buy a new home? If so, you've likely heard about mortgage insurance policies requirements and you may be wondering how they will affect you. In...
View ArticleLearn More About the FHA Streamline Refinance
Home buyers are often drawn to the FHA mortgage program due to the low interest rates, low closing costs and generally attractive loan terms. However, there will come a time when many who have an FHA...
View ArticleGuide to Refinancing a Traditional Mortgage to a FHA Mortgage
Refinancing a mortgage can provide a homeowner with many benefits, and many are interested in refinancing their traditional mortgage into an FHA mortgage to take advantage of low interest rates....
View Article5 Reasons to Consider a FHA Loan
Buying a home isn't cheap. But if you're determined to become a homeowner, the FHA home loan program can help. This loan program, ideal for first-time buyers with low incomes, can help you to build...
View ArticleThe FHA Mortgage Minimum Credit Score Reduced
If you haven't heard about the changes to the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) credit score minimum, here's some information on the recent reduction and how it may impact your home purchase.
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