Arizona Reverse Mortgage: Are You Risking Your Medicaid Benefits With A Reverse Mortgage?

On April 21, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Justin McHood

If you are considering an Arizona reverse mortgage, be sure that you ask your loan officer about something called “Loss of Medicaid Eligibility”. If you aren’t careful, and you aren’t familiar with what choices you make with your reverse mortgage, you could be at risk of losing your Medicaid eligibility.

Idaho FHA Reverse Mortgage

On April 20, 2009, in Mortgage Programs, Refinance Process, Tips And Advice, by Michelle Guth

The Idaho FHA Reverse Mortgage, also known as an HECM, is a loan made to a person age 62 or older. There are no income, credit or health requirements associated with the loan. The amazing thing about the Idaho FHA Reverse Mortgage is that you can take out a lump sum payment (tax free) to [...]

Orange County, CA FHA Condominium Spot Approvals

On April 12, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Tim Storm

In Orange County, CA FHA is the primary source of mortgage financing for First Time Buyers, or anyone with less than 20% down payment. (FHA is not only for First Time buyers.) When FHA loan limits in Orange County recently increased to $729,750, things really opened up for homebuyers with little down payment. Buyers looking [...]

Obama Wants YOU To Refinance Or Purchase!

On April 11, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by William Doom

With Historic rates and considerable amounts of stimulus, now is the best time to refinance or purchase. If you need ONE good reason; rates probably won’t be this LOW ever again, or for a long time as we brace for massive amounts of inflation.

Common FHA Reverse Mortgage Questions

On April 10, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Mark Madsen

Even though obtaining an FHA Reverse Mortgage is a fairly easy and straight forward process, there are still some basic questions that should be addressed prior to moving forward with a purchase or refinance transaction: 1.  What is a Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a loan program where a homeowner receives tax free cash [...]

USDA Rural Development Single Family Home Funds Available – Winter Haven, FL

On April 9, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Kevin Sandridge

This is just an informational post to inform Winter Haven, Florida home buyers interested in no money down mortgages that the USDA Rural Development Single Family Home Loan program is funded and ready to go!

Utah’s $6000 Home Run Grant is not Just For First Time Homebuyers!

On April 9, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Mike Harrison

Update: Home Run Grant is now out of money. The Home Run Grant is a mortgage assistance program that grants $6,000 to home buyers who purchase a newly-constructed, never-occupied primary, single-family residence in Utah. You are eligible if: You meet the following income restrictions: Single person, $75,000 Married couple, $150,000 If more than one unmarried [...]

FHA Streamline Refinance Guidelines in Rhode Island

On April 9, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

Today with historically low rates, the FHA streamline refinance loan has helped many homeowners in Rhode Island save money on their current mortgages. Since the early 1980′s, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has been allowing homeowners to refinance their homes under the FHA streamline program. The term “Streamline” refers to the reduced amount of documentation [...]

Rhode Island veterans eligible for 100% financing.

On April 9, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

Veterans in Rhode Island may be eligible for 100% financing on the purchase of a 1-4 family home, condominium or PUD, they intend to live in as their primary residency. In 1944, the VA home loan guaranty program was established to aid veterans returning from war. The goal was to help veterans purchase or refinance [...]

Arizona Reverse Mortgages: Buy A Home With A Reverse Mortgage

On April 8, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Justin McHood

One of the more popular Arizona Reverse Mortgage options lately is the FHA HECM for Purchase program that allows seniors to buy a home with a reverse mortgage.