What Happens if the Appraisal Comes in Too Low?
You’ve chosen to buy a house or maybe you’re refinancing and everything’s going along great. The inspection has passed, things look like they’re moving forward, and then you get the appraisal back. Oh no! The appraisal came in lower than...
Bank Statements are the New Stated Income Loan
Back in 2007 and 2008 during the subprime mortgage bust, stated income mortgages were a thing, but they tended to get people into a lot of trouble and made it possible to buy homes they really couldn’t afford. But, with a little bit of finesse, revising, and a...
FHA Loan Limits for Multi-Use Unit Homes
2019 FHA Loan Limits For 1-Unit, 2-Unit, 3-Unit, 4-Unit Homes Every year, loan limits for FHA rise slightly to compete with inflation, which is good news! As of 2019, FHA-insured mortgages are now available for loan sizes up to $726,525 for one-unit homes. FHA loan...
How Much Is My VA Funding Fee?
VA loans are a great option for military personnel but it’s important to know about all the fees associated with these types of loans. The VA must be paid a loan funding fee before the VA will issue a guaranty. The amount of the funding fee depends on the amount...
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