Are Jumbo Loans Available in Todays Market?

On July 28, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Justin McHood

Arizona jumbo loans are still out there, there are just different requirements than their used to be on them.

St. Louis Mo First Time Home Buyers are reaping the benefits of FHA Mortgages

On July 28, 2009, in Mortgage Rates, Tips And Advice, by Bob Rutledge

Why It May Be A Great Time To Buy a Home in St. Louis First Time Home Buyers in St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles Missouri and the surrounding areas are experiencing an opportunity not seen in these parts for well over a decade, and all because of HUD and FHA mortgage financing. Interest rates [...]

Orange County, CA First Time Home Buyers are enjoying the benefits of an FHA Loan!

On July 27, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Tim Storm

That’s right! Orange County first time home buyers are finding out that FHA financing has many benefits. A few years ago FHA financing was almost extinct in Orange County. The maximum loan amount as  recently as early 2008 was only $362,790. For those that remember, not too many homes could be purchased prior to 2007 [...]

FHA Mortgage Credit Tips for the First Time Homebuyer Buying in Arizona

On July 27, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Paul Dunn

First Time Home Buyers are experiencing an opportunity like never before. And HUD’s FHA Mortgage Loan is the primary financing tool for the majority of First Time Home Buyers in Arizona. Today’s Arizona Real Estate market has many deep discounts and Tucson FHA Mortgage Loans is positioned to be the financing tool of choice. “Real [...]

Arizona USDA Home Loans – Maximum Loan Size explained!

On July 27, 2009, in Mortgage Programs, by Paul Dunn

Using an Arizona USDA Guaranteed Rural Home Loan allow you to buy a home in ANY County of Arizona with Zero Down payment.  That means, the money you save on your down payment by using a USDA Rural Home Loan instead of conventional or FHA Home Loan financing will stay in your bank account, for [...]

First-Time Home Buyers getting started with a FHA Mortgage

On July 26, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Kristen Emery

As a Los Gatos FHA mortgage lender, Mortgage California is working with hundreds of first-time home buyers to achieve their dream of home ownership. We are a local Direct Endorsed lender, which according to HUD  ”makes it easier for home buyers to purchase because they are obtaining their mortgage insurance from a HUD-approved lender. With lower [...]

Perfect Time for MN Veterans to Buy a Home

On July 24, 2009, in Mortgage Rates, Tips And Advice, by Joan Rusco

       Gazing into crystal balls is dangerous in this business but it’s hard not to be bullish at this time for a few reasons.  Interest Rates Housing Prices Free Money       Interest rates remain near their historic lows. Here in Minnesota and nationwide housing prices have dropped considerably in the last few years. The National Association [...]

Do I qualify for the $8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit?

On July 23, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Mike Harrison

Update: Tax Credit has been Extended! New Updates Here  FAQ Tax Credit Do you qualify for the $8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit in Utah? It is not hard to qualify for the $8000 tax credit, but there are some things that you need to be aware of: 1. The purchase must be made between [...]

Relatives and Friends can gift FHA Down Payment

On July 23, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Fred Chamberlin

Relatives and close personal friends can gift the down payment for your purchase of a new home in the Eugene/Springfield Oregon area. You probably should keep your in-laws happy too, you never know when that can help you. You actually can get a home with no money out of your pocket as long as your [...]

Purchase and Rehab a Foreclosure in Maryland with a 203-K Loan

On July 22, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Paul Defngin

If you are purchasing a foreclosure in Maryland, and plan to do rehabilitation then your best bet is to get an FHA 203-k loan.  For many, buying a foreclosured property can present certain challenges: Challenges: Sale is “As Is”  Seller Not Willing to Fix or provide Needed Repairs Standard FHA Financing Not Available Buyer’s Concerns About [...]