For as long as I can remember, FHA loans have played second fiddle to Conventional loans. Conventional loans offer lower mortgage insurance rates, mortgage insurance that gets removed, looser work history and documentation requirements, no funding fee, and less strict property conditions. Clients with solid credit (740+) got a better loan both in the short-term …
Are you looking to set yourself up financially? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments most people make in their lifetime, and it’s an important decision. It can be both exciting and intimidating when first visiting properties, but investing in a home is about securing your financial future. There are many financial benefits …
FHA loans will become more desirable and affordable. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it would provide lower monthly mortgage insurance premiums on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. This move is aimed at helping more Americans achieve homeownership by making it more affordable. Why FHA FHA loans are popular …
Mortgage lenders are bringing back a loan program called a 2-1 buydown or temporary buydown. These programs have been around for a while but only get dusted off when rates have recently increased. The buydown is a way to lower interest rates and buyers’ mortgage payments for the short term. The seller or builder typically …
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Since about 2010-2012 the prices of most houses in California have not declined at all. The opposite has happened. Home prices have gone up, and up, and then up more. Since housing is often cyclical it is natural to expect that might change. Add the uncertainty that 2020 brought and you would be right to …