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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

The VA makes a guarantee to the lending institution for 25% of the loan amount and the lender is responsible for evaluating the eligibility of the borrower. My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. Who is eligible?

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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

CM : Firstly, reverse mortgages, whether government-insured or proprietary, are non-recourse loans. HW: How does Reverse Mortgage Funding help lending professionals educate themselves and their clients on the benefits of reverse mortgages in our current housing market? Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional. †

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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan

Realtor

We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan. But in the middle of this process, someone asked us how much our mortgage insurance would be. “Mortgage insurance?” You’re on the hook for mortgage insurance for the life of the loan.

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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan

Realtor

We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan. But in the middle of this process, someone asked us how much our mortgage insurance would be. “Mortgage insurance?” You’re on the hook for mortgage insurance for the life of the loan.

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How to Avoid Scams as a New Homeowner

Eppraisal

    Exploitive Lending and Mortgage Relief There have been 35 mortgage relief scams filed by the Federal Trade Commission in recent years, in which scammers promise to negotiate your rate with mortgage lenders, audit loan paperwork or provide legal services for a fee. Some pretend to be with the government.  Other

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Do You Need 20% Down To Buy A Home?

PennyMac

Conventional loans, the most common mortgage type, require Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) with a down payment of less than 20%. An FHA home loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA loans typically have more flexible lending guidelines than other investors. Conventional Fixed-Rate Mortgages.

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Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Housing Wire

Yes, there are some government programs that provide construction components on permanent loans, but they are not ideal for inexperienced home buyers. FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and have less stringent down payment and credit requirements. Jeff Ball is CEO of Viseo Lending.

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