Mortgage NewsNovember 29, 2023Conventional Loan Limits for 2024: Complete List of New LimitsConforming loan limits for 2024 rose by 5.56% across the United States. Single-family mortgages are now available at $1.15 million.
About MortgagesNovember 13, 2023How Much Is the Down Payment for a $400,000 House?How big is the down payment for a $400,000 house? That depends on the type of mortgage you choose. Check your current options.
Mortgage ProductsSeptember 19, 2023Fannie Mae: Mortgage Programs and How They WorkEver wondered about Fannie Mae and its spectrum of "conforming" mortgages? Read on to discover your home loan options and eligibility criteria.
Conventional LoansAugust 11, 20233% Down payment mortgages for first-time home buyersLearn about 3% down payment mortgage options, including 3% down conventional loans and 3.5% down FHA loans.
Conventional LoansMay 24, 2023Conventional Loan Requirements 2023 | First-Time Home BuyerLearn about conventional loan requirements, including what credit score, down payment, and documents you need to qualify.
Conventional LoansDecember 6, 2022Conventional loan down payments: How much do you need?Do you need 20% for a conventional loan down payment? Not even close. Today's conventional loans start at just 3% down.
VA LoansNovember 2, 2022VA loan vs. conventional loan: Pros and cons in 2024When it comes to VA loans vs. conventional loans, it's often an easy choice: VA, if you're eligible. But your situation could be different.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJuly 12, 2022Paramount Bank Mortgage Review for 2024Paramount Bank mortgage review showing how Paramount compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJuly 1, 2022New American Funding (NAF) Mortgage Review for 2024New American Funding mortgage review showing how NAF compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJune 21, 2022Fairway Independent Mortgage Review for 2024Fairway Mortgage Review showing how the company compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.
Conforming MortgagesMay 9, 2022Conforming loan guide 2024: Requirements and loan limitsConforming loans are the most common type of mortgage. But what are they and how do they work? Use this conforming loan guide to learn more.
RefinanceJanuary 12, 2022Refinance requirements: What you need to refinance your homeRefinance requirements can be tricky, but the rewards are often huge. Find out what you need to meet basic refinance requirements and start saving.
First-Time Home BuyersDecember 17, 2021Homebuyer education courses: What to know before you startFirst-time home buyers can access special loan programs and assistance. But a home buyer education course may be required.
Conforming MortgagesDecember 3, 2021A Community Seconds loan can cover your down paymentA Community Seconds loan can cover your down payment and closing costs, putting you in a house with no money out of pocket.
FICO & Credit ScoresNovember 30, 2021Tips for buying a house with a 700 credit scoreLearn how to buy a house with a 700 credit score, including the best mortgage types and tips to get the lowest mortgage rate.
RefinanceJuly 19, 2021Refinance rates fall as Adverse Market Refi Fee is removedThe Adverse Market Refinance Fee made it more expensive to refinance over the last year. Now, that fee has been removed. Learn more here.
Mortgage NewsJune 2, 2021RefiNow and Refi Possible: Low-income refinance options 2021A new refinance option from FHFA could help low-income homeowners save $2,000 per year or more. Learn about program rates and requirements here.
Mortgage ProductsMarch 30, 2021How the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Loan works: Process and requirementsThe Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan lets you buy a home and carry out renovations with one mortgage. Learn about HomeStyle rates and requirements here.
RefinanceMarch 29, 2021Is there a conventional streamline refinance? Conventional loan refi optionsIs there a conventional Streamline Refinance? No, but you can use a different refinance option to get similar Streamline benefits. Here's how.
Conventional LoansJanuary 5, 2021Conventional loan home requirements: Is an inspection required?Conventional loans have a few basic property standards, but no in-depth home condition requirements. You likely want a home inspection anyway.