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November 10, 2017
Unless you’re already a mortgage expert, picking between an FHA loan and a conventional loan can be tricky. Luckily, we’re about to lay it all out for you—the advantages, the disadvantages, the requirements, and how to choose. If you just want to sit back and relax, our mortgage blogger, Carter Wessman, can walk you through... View Article
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On January 27th, new cuts to the FHA’s mortgage insurance premiums were supposed to go into effect. That won’t be happening now, though. Earlier in the month, Julián Castro, the outgoing Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, announced a 25 basis point cut in mortgage insurance for FHA borrowers. “After four straight years of growth... View Article
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Awesome news for those of you considering an FHA loan: mortgage insurance is about to get cheaper. The Federal Housing Administration announced on Monday that for all loans closed on or after January 27th, annual mortgage insurance premiums will drop from .85 percent to .60 percent. That can mean hundreds of dollars in savings annually,... View Article
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Lending standards for refinances have loosened considerably over the past two years, but, despite years of discussion, it’s difficult to qualify for a mortgage to buy a house. Tough lending standards are still keeping some buyers out of the housing should manage their credit scores and reduce debt long before they apply for a mortgage.... View Article
Read MoreIn 1934, the long road to recovery began for the U.S. economy. For the housing market, this meant the creation of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan. The loans issued under this program are insured by the federal government, decreasing the risk of loss for lenders. With its less stringent rules, more borrowers were able to... View Article
Read MoreHuman beings have always had a fascination with transforming lesser things into greater ones. In ancient times, alchemists tried to convert base metals into gold; now, ambitious home buyers seek to transform run-down residences into dream homes. If you’ve ever felt drawn toward the latter, you’ll want to know about the FHA 203k loan. Because the... View Article
If you’re a first-time homebuyer (or even if you’re not), it may come as a bit of a shock to learn just how many mortgage options are out there. Unless you have served in the military and qualify for a VA loan, or are buying in a rural area and can go with a... View Article
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Buying a home just became a little cheaper, thanks to changes with the FHA home loan program in 2015. FHA home loans are guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration and offer an affordable solution to home buying. As a homebuyer, you have mortgage options including a conventional mortgage loan, a VA home loan and a... View Article
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