Goverment Loans
Federal Housing Administration's Mission The Federal Housing Administration was started in 1934 as part of the new deal. The FHA's goals have remained the same through out the years and they are to contribute to building and preserving healthy neighborhoods and communities, maintain and expand homeownership, and to stabilize credit markets in times of economic disruption.
First Time Home Buyers
Buying a home can be an overwhelming process, especially if it's your first time. But a little reading and research can go a long way to simplify your home buying experience. What is a First Time Buyer Loan? Many people dream of owning a home but the home loan process can be confusing for many first time home buyers. Mortgage lenders offer first time buyers with many home loan options and assist the buyer in finding the best home loan for them. First time home buyer programs can offer lower interest rates, low down payments, or reduced taxes. FHA and VA Loans for ...
Rent VS. buy
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says it best: "A home is an investment. When you rent, you write your monthly check and that money is gone forever. But when you own your home, you can deduct the cost of your mortgage loan interest from your federal income taxes, and usually from your state taxes. "This will save you a lot each year, because the interest you pay will make up most of your monthly payment for most of the years of your mortgage. You can also deduct the property taxes you pay as a homeowner. In addition, the ...
Something You May Not Know About Loan Modifications
Recently, we have seen a dramatic increase by almost 30 in the number of homeowners’ mortgages that have been permanently modified. Almost 25% of the 1.2 million trial modifications that began over a year ago under the Treasury’s Home Affordable Modification Program (also known as HAMP) have now been permanently modified. A problem many of these homeowners have been facing is the inability of... [Read more about this property...]
