Buying a home with an FHA Loan? Putting less than twenty percent down? You will very likely be required to purchase FHA mortgage insurance.
What Is FHA Mortgage Insurance and Who Needs It?
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Selecting a Contractor
Home improvements and repairs can cost thousands of dollars and are the subject of frequent complaints. When selecting a contractor:
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Behind every new foreclosure is a desperate family willing to do anything to save their home. And as foreclosures continue to mount across the U.S., so do the number of con artists trying to take advantage of...
What is loan modification? How is it different than refinancing a mortgage and what does it take to qualify for a lenders loan modification program.
What is loan modification?
President Obama recently...
In the current economic envirionment, there are some incredible deals on HUD homes. This article will answer all your questions on the hows and wherefores of buying a HUD home.
Question 1: What is a "HUD...
You might be surprised to learn that a real estate agent can play one of several roles. You might be even more surprised to learn that the real estate agent that you think is working for your best interests...
The FHA has had a program involving streamlined refinance options since early 1980s. The programs is designed for less documentation and a speedier approval process.
What is the FHA Streamline Refinance...