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FHA Mortgage Insurance goes up in 11 days in Eugene/Springfield

On April 7, 2011, in Home Buying Process, by Fred Chamberlin

10 days from now, FHA yearly (paid monthly) mortgage insurance will increase by more than 25%. I see this as another reason to buy a home now in the Eugene/Springfield area. Like death and taxes, this is unavoidable, so it is time to make the jump you have been contemplating.

VA Loans in Eugene/Springfield May Work If You Have Had A Recent Foreclosure

On April 5, 2011, in VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

Many Eugene/Springfield Oregon veterans are wondering whether or not they can buy a home and get a VA loan if they have gone through foreclosure. Because foreclosures in Eugene/Springfield Oregon, like the rest of the country have been high and veterans have not been immune to this, it is a very valid question.

VA Home Loan Eligibility in Eugene/Springfield Oregon can be confusing

On March 28, 2011, in VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

VA Guaranteed Home Loan eligibility in Eugene/Springfield Oregon can be very confusing. Who is and who is not eligible may be a surprise to those that are eligible that may not realize it. As a Vietnam Era U.S. Air Force veteran with 10 years of service, my eligibility is pretty easy to see.

VA Funding Fee and the Oregon Veteran

On March 25, 2011, in VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

The VA Funding Fee is a fee that is required in order to receive a VA Guaranteed Home loan. It is similar but different than up front mortgage insurance and helps a veteran purchase a home with no money down.

Eugene/Springfield FHA mortgage insurance goes up soon

On March 18, 2011, in Mortgage Payments, Tips And Advice, by Fred Chamberlin

Eugene/Springfield FHA yearly (paid monthly) mortgage insurance goes up April 19. FHA home buyers purchasing homes after that date will be paying a significantly higher mortgage insurance rate.

Loan Officer Compensation Rule could change closing costs up for homebuyers in Eugene/Springfield

On March 16, 2011, in Mortgage Closing Costs, by Fred Chamberlin

FHA loans in Eugene/Springfield could become more expensive starting April 1, thanks to a Federal Reserve rule that changes the way loan officers are paid on any loans originated after that date, probably increasing closing costs and interest rates.

Alpine House to Home rehab program for Eugene/Springfield – Part 3

On March 6, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Fred Chamberlin

When considering using an FHA 203k Streamline program to purchase your next home, look for homes that say fixer upper, or needs TLC or some repairs needed. That is where the Alpine House to Home Program really shines.

Alpine House to Home rehab program for Eugene/Springfield – Part 2

On March 5, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Fred Chamberlin

If you want to buy that PERFECT Home in the right area but what you find needs work, don’t dispair. Instead think about the Alpine House to Home FHA 203k Streamline loan.

Alpine House to Home rehab program for Eugene/Springfield

On March 4, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Fred Chamberlin

Eugene/Springfield buyers have the opportunity to cash in on great deals on distressed properties using the Alpine Mortgage House to Home FHA 203k Streamline program. The cost of purchase, rehabilitation and repair are included in a single mortgage.

USDA adds yearly guarantee fee starting Oct. 1 for no money down loans

On March 3, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Fred Chamberlin

October 1, no money down USDA Rural Guaranteed Loans will have a yearly guarantee fee. The upfront fee will be coming down as the guarantee fee is changed in how it is charged and collected.