There are two primary types of mortgage loans available in today’s marketplace- conventional and government-backed. Conventional loans are those made by lenders who assume the risk of the mortgage loan and are not compensated in any way should the loan eventually go into default. Government-backed mortgages do have a degree …Read More
FHA Home Loan News, Tips & Information
Conforming and Jumbo Loan Limits Arizona
Home loan limits at first glance may seem a bit confusing, especially for those preparing to buy their first home. In Arizona, whether the property is located in Phoenix, Tempe, Flagstaff or Scottsdale, the current conforming loan limit for 2019 is $484,350. For amounts larger than $484,350, these loans are …Read More
First Time Buyers FHA Loan Program
First time home buyers should check out the FHA mortgage option. Why? There are a few good reasons why more buyers select the FHA loan compared to any other mortgage loan. While the FHA loan isn’t reserved for first time buyers, any approved home buyer choose the program. Underwriting criteria …Read More
History of FHA Home Loans
Ever wondered how the Federal Housing Administration “FHA” was created? It really has quite a history and some could even claim it helped move the country out of the Great Depression. Back in 1934 the United States government created the National Housing Act of 1934 to help stop the wave …Read More
Tips for First Time Homebuyers 2017
Are you gearing up to buy your very first home? We’re heading into home buying season and before long the next thing you know you’ll be living in your brand new home. Buying a home and getting a mortgage is a brand new adventure for many, so to make the …Read More
FHA Mortgage Insurance Explained
There are two primary types of mortgage loans available in today’s mortgage marketplace, VA, USDA, and FHA all fall into the government-backed category. Conventional loans are a little different due to the fact that the bank assumes the risk on a loan with no government backing. Government-backed loans will compensate …Read More
Buyers Tax Returns: What FHA Lenders Require
Whether you’re self-employed or you have an employer, FHA loan guidelines require the lender to review recent federal income tax returns. Even if you get paid the very same amount on the 15th and 30th of each and every month, you can expect to be asked for copies of your …Read More
FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction Canceled
On his first day in office, the Trump administration announced it was suspending the FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP) reductions that had been set to take effect this month. A reduction in the FHA’s annual mortgage insurance premium had been scheduled to take place at the end of the month. …Read More
FHA Loans Only 3.5 Percent Down Homestead Florida
For those that are not VA home loan eligible but still want or need a mortgage loan that requires as little cash as possible, the FHA loan should be a likely candidate for properties located in Homestead, Florida or Miami-Dade County. Back in 1934, in an effort to jump start …Read More
FHA Loan Requirements for Austin, TX and Travis County
FHA loans were first introduced into the mortgage lending marketplace back in 1934 in an attempt to establish standard guidelines banks could follow that also came with a government-backed guarantee. Prior to this introduction, lending guidelines were essentially all over the map and many potential homeowners were left out of …Read More