3 Things to Do if You Want to Buy But Can’t Afford a Down Payment
20% seems like an awful lot of money to put down on a house these days, especially considering home prices are rising continuously. $20-$30,000 certainly isn’t chump change and it can be difficult for first-time homebuyers to come up with that much of a down...
Major Changes to the Reverse Mortgage Program
On October 2, 2017, major changes to the reverse mortgage program came down the pike. Here’s what you need to know. What is it? HECM, or Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, also known as a reverse mortgage, underwent some changes this year as the MBA (Mortgage...10% Down Payment on Jumbo Loan
Is a 90% loan to value jumbo loan right for you? If you are in the market for a home that is above $700,000 purchase price, a traditional loan might not be the best option. In this case, a jumbo loan is really what you want. Jumbo loans don’t fall into the same...Is the HERO Program a Good Idea?
The HERO Program is a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program provided by the Federal Government to provide financing for energy-efficient, water efficient, and renewable energy products to home and businesses in approved communities, specifically in California. This...Secrets to a Great VA Home Loan
Anyone that has chosen to serve the USA through military services both presently and in the past is usually eligible for a VA loan. This loan is backed by the Veterans Affairs and is specifically reserved for those that have actively served. THANK YOU, BY THE WAY!!...
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