Before you shop for a home, it’s a great idea to get pre-approved. This lets sellers and realtors know that you are serious about buying a home. It also lets them know that you can get the financing you need to buy it. Without this letter, some sellers may not entertain your bid. But once you have Read more
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Minimum Down Payment Needed for FHA Loan Eligibility
If you can’t come up with a large down payment for a home, you may consider an FHA loan. Because you can qualify for a loan with just 3.5% down, it may be easier to buy the home of your dreams. The FHA makes it easier for first-time homebuyers as well as repeat buyers to buy a home.Looking for Read more
How Do You Get a Land Loan?
Do you plan to buy land that doesn’t have a home on it yet? You may not be able to get a mortgage, even if you have the good intention of building a home on the land ‘someday.’ Mortgage lenders don’t like to take the risk on unimproved land. It doesn’t hold its value and it certainly doesn’t Read more
Common Mortgage Requirements for First-Time Home Buyers
If you are a first-time homebuyer, you are probably overwhelmed at the many loan options available today. While there isn’t a first-time homebuyer’s loan in particular, there are minimum requirements you’ll have to meet in order to qualify for a mortgage.Compare Offers from Several Mortgage Read more