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FHA Jumbo Loans are Great for Home Buyers in New Jersey

On January 13, 2012, in Tips And Advice, by Tony Croft

FHA jumbo loans are great for home buyers in New Jersey and buyers who have less than a perfect credit history. The government has come to realize that in certain areas of the country, Northern  New Jersey being one, that many homes cannot be purchased for the previous maximum FHA loan amount of $362,790.  That is [...]

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Levels in New Jersey

On August 28, 2011, in Mortgage Rates, Video, by Tony Croft

Mortgage interest rates fell to the lowest levels on record last week in New Jersey and New York!  That goes for FHA and Conventional mortgage loans in the New York metropolitan area.  The fall in rates in recent weeks is in response to turmoil on Wall Street which makes this a great time to purchase a home [...]

Can I Get a FHA Mortgage to Buy a Condo in New Jersey?

On June 5, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Tony Croft

So you want to buy a condo in New Jersey using a FHA loan. Is it allowed? You bet! You can get a FHA mortgage to buy a condo in NJ. HUD Section 234(c) allows the insurance of any mortgage covering a one-family unit in a development which is coupled with an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of the development. This may include dwelling units in detached, semi-detached, row, garden-type, low- or high-rise buildings.

Did you hear about the changes to New Jersey FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums

On May 22, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Tony Croft

On August 11, 2010, bill HR 5981 was signed into law. What are the effects on prospective home buyers? Here is a brief summary: Hip Hip hooray!!! – If you are currently looking at an FHA loan with a value of $250,000, your closing costs will go down due to a decrease in the Upfront [...]

Your Credit Score and FHA Guidelines in Bergen County NJ

On April 6, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Tony Croft

The Obama administration and HUD have two main goals several goals to improve the credibility of the FHA home loan programs. The first is to increase FHA loan reserves and the second is to reduce loan defaults and foreclosures.  In order to do so, loan eligibility has been more closely linked to credit scores as outlined in the following FHA [...]

2011 FHA Jumbo Loan Limits Bergen County and all NJ

On March 13, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Tony Croft

The Federal Housing Administration released approved loan limits on mortgages it would insure in 2011, leaving the ceiling unchanged at $729,750. The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 raised the FHA loan-limit ceiling to help stabilize a shaky housing market. The national floor remains unchanged as well [...]

New Jersey FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums on the Rise

On February 19, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Tips And Advice, by Tony Croft

The Obama administration wants to raise fees for borrowers and require larger down payments for home loans as part of a long-term effort to restructure the nation’s housing market. These measures could raise mortgage rates and make it harder for home buyers to secure a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. The administration’s intention to wind down the [...]

Which is For You – Conventional or FHA?

On December 19, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Tony Croft

Many people don’t understand the difference between conventional and FHA loans.  The prospect of taking on a big mortgage can make you feel like you are going over the edge!! Here is a quick and easy “cheat sheet” to help you decide which is right for you. Qualifying Standards Generally, it is easier to qualify [...]

Video Alert – Now is the time to Refinance!

On September 25, 2010, in Refinance Process, Tips And Advice, Video, by Tony Croft

Now is the time to Refinance! Especially if you have a FHA Mortgage in New Jersey or New York! Hope you liked the video!  Now is truly a great time to refinance. Rates are at historical lows.  If you live in New Jersey or New York we have a FHA Refinance program with NO APPRAISAL!! [...]

Home Buyer University – Free Online Workshops for New Jersey Home Buyers

On July 25, 2010, in Home Buying Process, Tips And Advice, by Tony Croft

Visit our Home Buyer University Free Online Workshops! FreeOnlineWorkshops.com   Here you will find a growing library of workshops that you may view completely free of charge which will provide valuable information that you will need as you prepare for your home purchase in New Jersey. Tony Croft has created a series of workshops designed [...]