Mortgage ProductsDecember 5, 2016Crazy Mortgage Programs That Really ExistMortgage programs are not just for "plain vanilla" borrowers anymore. Here are loan types that can get "out of the box" home buyers approved.
Mortgage ProductsNovember 7, 2016Find A Mortgage For An “Unapproved” CondoUnlike single-family neighborhoods, condo and townhome communities must be approved by lending agencies. What to do if your desired condo or townhome is not approved.
Mortgage ProductsOctober 17, 2016HELOC: How Is It Useful For Today’s Homeowners?Does a HELOC make sense for you? Today’s low rates and costs can make home equity lines of credit a good value, if you shop carefully and choose wisely.
Mortgage ProductsOctober 13, 2016HomeSteps : Freddie Mac Homes At 5% Down & No Mortgage InsuranceFreddie Mac offers discounted properties with favorable financing options via its HomeSteps program.
Mortgage ProductsSeptember 16, 2016How Long Would It Take You To Save For A 10% Down Payment?For buyers in Hawaii, it would take more than 25 years just to save 10% for a down payment on a home. Thankfully, you don't need to save for 10%. Mortgage options are plenty for today's buyers of homes.
Mortgage ProductsSeptember 1, 2016What Is a Second Mortgage?Having two mortgages attached to your home is not a bad thing. For years, U.S. homeowners have used second mortgages for basic financial security.
Mortgage ProductsAugust 17, 2016Mortgages For Log Homes, Tiny Homes, Green Homes, And Other Unique PropertiesA man's home may be his castle, but if it's REALLY a castle, he'll have a hard time mortgaging it. How to find financing for your homes with unique traits.
Mortgage ProductsJuly 2, 2016The HomeStyle® Renovation Loan: A Less-Expensive Construction Loan Than The FHA 203k?Using the Fannie Mae HomeStyle® Renovation loan to finance home improvements can be cheaper and more efficient than the FHA 203k rehab loan. Read more.
Mortgage ProductsMay 28, 2016Your Job Could Give You Access To Better Mortgage ProgramsThese programs can help certain professionals overcome home buying challenges that relate to their line of work.
Mortgage ProductsJanuary 23, 2016Fannie Mae HomePath mortgage: low down payment, no appraisal needed, and no PMIAbout the Fannie Mae HomePath Mortgage program plus details for getting approved. Read more about HomePath. Get today's live mortgage rates.
Mortgage ProductsDecember 23, 2015Fannie Mae Replaces MyCommunityMortgage With The HomeReady™ MortgageFannie Mae retired the MyCommunityMortgage, replacing it with the HomeReady home loan. HomeReady offers discounted mortgage rates and requires just 3% down.
Mortgage ProductsNovember 17, 2015Fannie Mae’s HomePath Replacement: The Home Ready™ MortgageFannie Mae replaced its HomePath mortgage with a new, 3% down program called Home Ready. First-time buyers and investors have used the program with success.
Mortgage ProductsOctober 18, 2015“Delayed Financing” Mortgage: Buy Today, Cash-Out TomorrowSpecial loan program lets buyers do a cash-out refinance the next day after purchase. No special requirements. Program review & complimentary rate quote.
Mortgage ProductsJuly 8, 2014CHDAP: 0.5% Downpayment Mortgages Via California Homeownership Downpayment Assistance ProgramCalHFA makes homeownership possible in California with just 0.5% down. Read more about CHDAP. Program details and mortgage rates here.
Mortgage ProductsJune 30, 2014HUD Selling Homes At 50% Off List Price With $100 Downpayment Via “Good Neighbor Next Door” ProgramBuy homes for 50% off list and with just $100 down via the Good Neighbor Next Door program. Read more and get today's live mortgage rates.
Mortgage ProductsMarch 5, 2014Don’t Have 20% To Put Down? No Problem With These 5 Popular Mortgage Programs.You don't need a 20% downpayment to buy a home. Mortgage guidelines are loosening and mortgage rates are low. Read more and get today's rates.
Mortgage ProductsMay 28, 2013No-Appraisal Mortgages Reach More U.S. HomeownersU.S. homeowners have 4 no-appraisal mortgage options. Millions will close via the FHA Streamline Refinance and HARP 2.0/HARP 3.0 this year
Mortgage ProductsApril 27, 2013Jumbo And Super-Jumbo Mortgages : Mortgage Rates Ultra-Low, Guidelines Loose"Good" jumbo mortgages are tough to find. There are big price differences from bank-to-bank. Here's how to find banks with low jumbo rates.
Mortgage ProductsApril 1, 2013How To Get A Mortgage For A Condotel Or Non-Warrantable CondoBanks now make loans against non-warrantable condos and condotels. See today's mortgage rates and get approved quickly.
Mortgage ProductsAugust 17, 2009Over The Long-Term, Cash-Out Refis Can Be Cheaper Than Lines Of CreditIt doesn't take an elephant's memory to remember that Prime Rate was 8 percent-plus just 2 years ago. A few years before that, Prime Rate neared 10 percent. These are the facts that the banks aren't selling. Instead, banks and credit unions are dangling low "start rates" as bait and looking for homeowners to bite.
