What Is The FHA?
FHA stands for federal housing administration. It was originally set up as part of the National Housing Act of 1934. Historically it was set up because of the great depression. Its original goals were to provide financing, improve housing conditions and create a more stable mortgage market. There is a loan known as a FHA loan which is very popular with first time home buyers as well as buyers who do not have 10-20% down payment. It is also available to those who have a lower credit score. Be sure to check with your lender on what credit score they require. FHA homes are acquired using these loans and they can be used to buy condos, town houses, housing units and single family homes. There are also several different FHA loan products like adjustable rate...
Read More5 Reasons To Consider An FHA Mortgage
Since the early 1930s, the Federal Housing Administration has been providing federally-insured home financing to qualified borrowers. With its lower up-front costs, accommodating terms and forgiving credit requirements, the FHA loan is a popular choice for first time and low income buyers; however, you don’t necessarily have to have low income or poor credit to be approved. Review the following five reasons to consider an FHA loan to see if this home mortgage program might be right for you. 1. Less Money Up-Front FHA financing was first introduced in the midst of the Great Depression, as a way to make it easier for people to buy homes and stimulate the economy. One of the major ways in which it did this was by requiring less of a down payment when compared...
Read More9 Great Reasons To Consider A USDA Mortgage!
The USDA Rural Housing Loans program of the US Department of Agriculture was established in 1949. It has helped more than 2.7 million rural citizens the take advantage of the opportunity of to own a home. For more than half a century, the program has formed partnerships with carefully selected lenders in each state. In turn, the lenders provide the loans with a repayment guarantee from the USDA, in case the loan should ever default. The USDA backing means that loans are less risky to mortgage lenders who can proceed with confidence and offer home financing to those individuals who meet the USDA Rural Development guidelines. For those who qualify a USDA mortgage can offer many advantages over other home loan programs available in the marketplace. Here are 10...
Read MoreJust A Reminder: USDA Will Change Fees Effective 10/1/11
There are two very important changes that are scheduled to take effect with loans obligated on or after October 1, 2011. The changes are: (1) A monthly mortgage insurance fee of 0.3 percent will be charged on all loans obligated on or after this date (2) The up-front guarantee fee for purchase loans transaction will decrease from 3.5 percent to 2 percent of the loan amount. Please note these changes are effective October 1, 2011. Currently the up front “guarantee” fee is 3.5% of the loan amount. For example, on a $150,000 loan, the fee is $5,250 which is normally added to the final loan amount. The new fee will be lowered to 2%, or $3000 in the above example. USDA will also begin to charge an annual fee of 3% of the outstanding loan balance. On a...
Read MoreIs a USDA Loan Right For You?
Are you contemplating buying a property? If you have an idea of what you are looking for and your desired price range, consider a USDA Loan. USDA Loans are supported by the United States Department of Agriculture. In the past this type of loan was referred to as a ‘farmer’s loan.’ However, contrary to what many people may think, this loan is not just for farmers. This loan is only used for homes purchased in rural areas. Note that some homes are considered rural even when the population is 10,000 or less. In some cases home ins cities with a population of 10,000 to 25,000 are also eligible. Benefits to USDA Loan applicants: • No down payment required • 30-year fixed rate mortgages (low rates) • Loans may cover up to 100% of...
Read MoreUSDA Will Change Fees Effective October 1st, 2011
Leaves aren’t the only things that are changing next month! There are two very important changes that are scheduled to take effect with loans obligated on or after October 1, 2011. The changes are: (1) A monthly mortgage insurance fee of 0.3 percent will be charged on all loans obligated on or after this date (2) The up-front guarantee fee for purchase loans transaction will decrease from 3.5 percent to 2 percent of the loan amount. Please note these changes will not be effective until October 1, 2011. Currently the up front “guarantee” fee is 3.5% of the loan amount. For example, on a $150,000 loan, the fee is $5,250 which is normally added to the final loan amount. The new fee will be lowered to 2%, or $3000 in the above example. USDA will also...
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