First-time buyers are the catalysts in nearly every real estate market, Jacksonville included. When someone buys their very first home, that allows the existing property owners to move up and buy their second or third home. Over time, as equity builds, current owners then use that accrued equity to move …Read More
FHA Home Loan News, Tips & Information
FHA Loan Guidelines Self Employed Buyers
Home buyers are required to provide proof of employment as well as income to qualify for any conventional or government-backed (FHA) mortgage today. This is accomplished in two different ways, with paycheck stubs and W2s and the lender sending a Verification of Employment, or VOE form, to the individual’s employer. …Read More
Can a Co-Borrower Help You Qualify For Mortgage?
Sometimes you just need a little help. When thinking about buying a home, you want to make sure you can afford the new monthly payments. To do this, you need to speak with a mortgage loan officer. With just a brief conversation over the phone, you can get an update …Read More
What First Time Buyers Can Expect At Closing
When first time home buyers sign their very first sales contract, they’ll soon discover the process moves rather quickly. There are multiple people involved all providing various services and documents all in time to meet the closing date. For anyone experiencing something for the first time, it’s definitely a learning …Read More
5 Jumbo Loan Myths Busted
It’s relatively easy to get a general idea on what it takes to qualify for a conforming loan, a loan that conforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s lending guidelines. Nearly two out of every three conforming mortgages issued today are of the Fannie and Freddie variety. Each conforming loan …Read More
Four Things to Avoid When Applying For Mortgage
Buying your very first home is a combination of a little excitement and anticipation. You can do all the research you want but until you get ready to take the leap and speak with your loan officer, you’ll soon discover there’s probably a bit more to it than just filling …Read More
New 2019 FHA Loan Limits
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced today the maximum loan limits will increase in 2019. The loan limit in lower-cost areas will be $314,827, or about 65 percent of the national conforming loan limit of $484,350. In high-cost areas, the limit will be higher at $726,525. FHA-insured reverse mortgages will …Read More
Higher Conforming Loan Limits For 2019
It’s an annual tradition that happens in the fourth quarter of each and every year. Well, maybe not a tradition in the sense of a holiday but the mortgage industry certainly takes notice. What is this event? Back in 2008 as part of the Home Equity Recovery Act, or HERA, …Read More
2019 Mortgage Rates Forecast – FHA, USDA, VA
Mortgage rates are in a constant flux. Consumers aren’t really aware of these intra-day movements, but mortgage lenders certainly are. While rates can move up or down every so slightly during the business day, it’s the longer term trend that can affect home buyers savings. Interest rates have been moving …Read More
Cost Involved In Purchasing a Home
Many home buyers are interested in the actual cost involved in purchasing a home. In this post below we will discuss some common things, and not so common things you want to keep in mind when making a home purchase. Buyers that have questions about applying for a loan can reach out …Read More