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What Are The Requirements To Sell A Home Using An FHA Loan?

February 20, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Before an owner can market a property to buyers that want to use a FHA loan, he will want to familiarize himself with the FHA’s standards. FHA won’t insure loans on just any property.

While their standards aren’t as stringent as they used to be, a home needs to be in relatively good condition to qualify for FHA financing.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,FHA Loan,Homebuyer Tips

Can I Have A Co-Signer For My Mortgage Loan?

February 12, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Like credit cards or car loans, some mortgages allow borrowers to have co-signers on the loan with them, enhancing their application.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Co-Signer Limitations,Mortgage Co-Signers

3 Important Credit Considerations Before You Apply For A Mortgage

February 11, 2014 by Robby Oakes 1 Comment

Before applying for a mortgage, borrowers need to build a plan for how they are going to manage their credit both going into the process and as they go through it.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Personal Finance and Credit,DTI Ratio

Face The Numbers, A Mortgage That Works For You

January 2, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Before taking out a mortgage to buy a home, it’s time to take a realistic survey of your finances so that you can determine your price range and what size of home you can comfortably afford.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Mortgage Rates,Home Prices

Get The Lowdown On Private Mortgage Insurance

October 16, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

You may have heard the term Private Mortgage Insurance when looking to finance real estate. What is PMI, and how do you know when you need to purchase it?

The answer can be hard to find among all the real estate jargon you’re hearing lately. Below is the short version of what you need to know.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Private Mortgage Insurance,Home Buyer Tips

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