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FHA RefinanceApril 17, 2013

Use The FHA Streamline Refinance To Cancel Your FHA MIP Faster

The fastest way to get rid of FHA mortgage insurance is to refinance out of it. Check today's FHA Streamline Refinance mortgage rates. The math only works until June 3, 2013.

FHA Home BuyingMarch 18, 2013

Beating The April 1, 2013 FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) Increase

The FHA announced its latest round of mortgage insurance premium (MIP) changes. The increase starts April 1, 2013. Here's how to beat it.

UncategorizedDecember 10, 2012

FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums May Benefit From HUD Note Sale

The government is selling 40,000 FHA mortgage notes in 2013, which may lessen the need to raise its FHA mortgage insurance premiums (MIP).

Conforming MortgagesDecember 2, 2012

2013 Jumbo Loan Limits : Loan Sizes Up To $625,500

For 2013, conforming loan limits range to $625,500 for a purchase and $729,750 for a refinance.

Mortgage StrategyOctober 22, 2012

FHA Mortgage Vs Conforming Mortgage : Which Is Better?

Which is better for you? An FHA mortgage or a conforming one? Broken down, trait-by-trait.

Mortgage StrategyMay 8, 2012

FHA Mortgage Rates Vs Conforming Mortgage Rates : Which Is Better For You?

Is an FHA mortgage better for you than a conventional one? A quick rundown of each product and a comparison chart.

Mortgage StrategyAugust 8, 2011

Zero-Cost Mortgage Rates More Popular In 2011

It appears that lower mortgage rates come with a price. Closing costs rising in most states. Look zero-cost instead.

Mortgage StrategyJune 9, 2011

Don’t Pay Closing Costs When Mortgage Rates Are Falling

Zero-cost mortgages are terrific in a falling interest rate environment, like the one we're in now. They eliminate sunk costs completely and offer an immediate refinance payback.

Conforming MortgagesJuly 20, 2009

Fannie Mae Toughens Guidelines On 2-Unit Homes, Trailing Spouses And Retirement Portfolios

Mortgage approvals are getting more difficult. Again. After reviewing recent unemployment data and market fluctuations, plus patterns of mortgage fraud, Fannie Mae is making major mortgage guideline changes for the first time in more than 6 months. The changes are broad, impacting 15 separate areas of the mortgage approval process. The most impactful change may be Fannie Mae's new restrictions on mortgages for 2-unit properties.

Mortgage NewsOctober 6, 2008

International Real Estate Investors Should Consider Buying U.S. Real Estate In 2008 Instead Of 2012

When foreign national buyers consider investing in U.S. real estate, they often focus on projects set to deliver 2-4 years out as opposed to projects that are ready to deliver today. Considering the path of the world's economy , this long-term investment strategy may be a bit short-sighted. For non-U.S....

Mortgage StrategyJanuary 13, 2006

The Origin of the 20 Percent Downpayment Myth

A favorite mortgage myth of mine is some variation of: You can't buy a home without a 20 percent downpayment. Let's address why this is false, using history as a guide. It all started 50 years ago when real estate information didn't move as freely as it does today. There...