FHA vs. PMI
Just received an infographic from Genworth Financial comparing the costs of FHA vs. PMI that I thought I’d share. For those readers considering a mortgage
April 18, 2013
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FHA mortgage insurance rates increase next week
Effective April 1, 2013 the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) will increase its annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) for most new mortgages by 10 basis points
March 28, 2013
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Mortgages through Wal-Mart?
Would you buy a mortgage through Wal-Mart? One in three consumers would consider it. See the NBC News story here: 33% say they would buy
December 4, 2012
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Mortgage rates at all-time record lows
According to a press release by Freddie Mac average fixed mortgage rates fell to new all-time record lows for the second consecutive week. See yesterday’s
October 5, 2012
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Big changes for down payment assistance programs
[On Friday last week I received the following message from Lisa Fleck, a Sr. Loan Consultant at Summit Funding, Inc. as well as a contributor
September 24, 2012
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What is an FHA 203(k) loan and how can I use it?
I read an article today regarding using FHA 203(k) loans to purchase and rehabilitate distressed properties. In the piece the author gave some “for instance”
September 23, 2012
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Changes with the Nevada Rural “Home at Last” program
Did you know that as of July 2, 2012 the Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s “Home at Last” program is no longer limited to only first-time
July 25, 2012
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Condo or townhome? It makes a difference when financing
Yesterday, I wrote about the rising prices of condominiums and townhomes. In keeping with the condo/townhome theme, today I’d like to pass along some information
July 23, 2012
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