What is an FHA Mortgage?

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An FHA mortgage is a home loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The FHA does not provide money directly to borrowers; rather they insure the mortgage against a default. This makes Federal Housing Administration borrowers particularly … [Read more...]

How to Spot Check on Your GFE

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Within three days of receiving your loan application, your lender must give you a good faith estimate that clearly describes the terms and fees for mortgage you selected. As of January, 2010, HUD provided a standard three-page form to make it easier … [Read more...]

How to Shop for the Best Mortgage

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Most people who are in the market for a new car would never dream of going to only one dealership, yet those same people often neglect to shop around to find the home loan that works best for them. If you are in the market for a new home loan, try … [Read more...]

10 Steps to a Smooth Mortgage Process

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Going through the process of getting approved for a mortgage loan can be intimidating, but there are a few things you can do to make sure the whole process goes as smoothly as possible. 1. Familiarize Yourself with the Mortgage Process Do some … [Read more...]

Ways to improve your credit score

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We are a credit-driven society with everything revolving around its importance.  From buying a home or car, renting an apartment and sometimes and even opening a bank account.  That’s why it’s important to know what to do to maintain a good … [Read more...]

6 Common Mortgage Shopping Myths

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For some shopping for a mortgage online can be daunting task. Add in all facts, rates, values, and now it becomes a stressful challenge. WeÕve all had someone tell us ÒdonÕt believe everything you hear?Ó Well, if youÕre in the market to … [Read more...]

The Basics of Mortgage Insurance

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Before the current mortgage crisis, lenders routinely allowed borrowers to purchase a home with less than a 20 percent down payment. These borrowers had to agree to purchase mortgage insurance, sometimes referred to as private mortgage or PMI. Unlike … [Read more...]

Teaching Veterans About VA Loans

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Veterans of our armed forces should be honored for their service and one way that the government does that is by offering them their own kind of mortgage.  Its called a veteran’s assistance, or VA loan, and it is a good loan that many veterans … [Read more...]

Renting vs. Buying

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Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is an important decision.  Since there is so much to take into consideration it is best to have all of the facts to make an informed decision. When you rent you have to look at it from a monetary standpoint, … [Read more...]

Getting Prequalified is the Key to Getting Your Offer Accepted

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If you are in the market to purchase a new home, you need to know that one of the most critical components to getting your offer accepted by the seller is having a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter from a reputable lender. In fact, it can make … [Read more...]