The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) offers two (2) types of home-improvement loans for homebuyers: FHA’s 203(k): This program allows qualified homebuyers to roll the costs of major improvements [...]
DALLAS (Dallas Morning News) – Texas’ mortgage delinquency rate in fourth quarter 2011 was about a third of a percentage point higher than in the previous quarter, the Mortgage Bankers [...]
Some people I talk to want to know if they should have their credit “re-aged” before trying to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That is mainly because late fees cause issues when you [...]
If you are in the market for a housing purchase and you’re going to use an FHA Loan, then you need to lock into a purchase before April 1st to save money on your monthly mortgage payment. [...]
WASHINGTON (Federal Housing Finance Agency) – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has set new objectives for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The three strategic goals [...]
Lock in Your Interest Rate for 150 Days! Chances are, you have heard this line before. But what you need to know is that if you are going to lock in a rate for that long, you can be sure the [...]
Want to know what circumstances will allow a co-borrower or co-signer to be added to a mortgage loan? It’s really up to the investors who are backing the loan and the rules will vary [...]
With housing interest rates still at historic lows, now is a great time to apply for a mortgage. At Register Real Estate Advisors, we have an in house lender that can get you pre-approved for a [...]
I get a lot of questions about refinaincing homes. Many people will contemplate refinancing vs buying another home. With interest rates remaining near historic lows it is a great time to [...]
Military Veteran’s loans (VA Loans) become more affordable in 2011. The upfront VA funding fee was reduced up to 60%, depending on the scenario. Veterans can still come to closing with no [...]