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This categorical search will feature all information and data related to financing residential real estate. Here, real estate followers can read about interest rate trends and effects on the local real estate market. Whether you are an experienced property buyer or a first-time home buyer, there are many articles and resources here that we would like to share with you.

While real estate news and information will largely pertain to residential properties, visitors can find some industry-wide topics included as well. Visitors can find lending trends and statistical data covering all forms of residential real estate such as single-family homes, multi-family, and townhouses. Investors using financial leverage will find this page very useful! Additionally, these categorical search results may also include blog articles discussing the topics relevant to purchasing your next residential property.

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2 03, 2016

Low down-payment mortgage programs

By |2020-02-19T10:57:39-06:00March 2nd, 2016|Lending|0 Comments

Non-traditional forms of credit offer low-down payment terms Low down-payment mortgages are an option to consider when credit scores are low. A new trend in lending is offering its mortgage loans with a near zero low down-payment. Bank of America has recently rolled out a lending plan that will offer its customers mortgages at only 3% down. Of course, there are negative consequences of low down-payment programs such as FHA loans. Notably, low down-payment requirements create higher monthly payments. Consequently, the borrower will pay higher interest amounts over the life of the loan than [...]

4 02, 2016

Is it time to refinance with the current low interest rates

By |2020-02-19T10:57:55-06:00February 4th, 2016|Lending, News|0 Comments

While it may take some time to cross the break-even point, a refinance is a good idea if you are planning to stay put for awhile. Pros of refinancing your mortgage There has been a lot of buzz in real estate news lately due to continually decreasing mortgage rates. Low mortgage rates are not normal throughout financial history. Current rates are nearing historic lows. For historical data about mortgage rates, check out Freddie Mac archival data recorded since 1971. Mortgagors need to be give serious analysis to these low-interest conditions when they do occur. [...]

22 01, 2016

USDA/RHS Rural Home Development Loan

By |2020-02-19T10:58:01-06:00January 22nd, 2016|Lending|0 Comments

Rural home development loan options Rural locations have a lot of financing flexibility for qualified buyers. USDA/RHS Rural Development Home Loan can provide an a great alternative to a conventional mortgage loan. Provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), USDA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the federal government. In fact, the overwhelming majority of the U.S. is eligible for USDA financing. Nearly one third of Americans live close to a property qualified for this program. Furthermore, this program includes single-family housing, multi-family housing, and community facilities programs. Home buyers must qualify for the loan program However, [...]

22 10, 2015

How closing has changed, the “Know Before You Owe” initiative

By |2020-02-19T10:58:02-06:00October 22nd, 2015|Lending|0 Comments

Banking regulations shaping property condition disclosures New banking regulations will change the closing process for properties buyers. All mortgage lenders are required to use new consumer disclosure forms effective on Oct. 3, 2015. The changes merged the HUD-1 Settlement Statement, the Good Faith Estimate, and the Truth-in-Lending disclosure form into two new closing forms: a Loan Estimate and a Closing Disclosure. Consumers will have more time to review the total costs of their mortgage prior to closing. The Loan Estimate form is due to consumers three days after they apply for a loan. The [...]

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