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Apr
29
2011
Nothing compares to the confusion that occurs during the mortgage process, especially if you have never purchased a home. I am a very prepared person when it comes to finances, but even I learned some extremely valuable information.
Apr
25
2011
I already explained how we found our condo. After that, we had to figure out how to pay for it. Yikes!
Mar
15
2011
Imagine you’ve had your house up for sale for two years. You bought a new house before you could sell your old home and you’re paying two mortgages. Finally, two prospective buyers come along. One buyer, a first-time homebuyer is waiting for approval on a mortgage loan; the other is a cash buyer.
Which way are you going to go?
Sep
07
2010
The Federal Housing Administration has set credit score limits for the first time for homebuyers, which will be effective Oct. 4.
In the past, the credit score requirements for any FHA-backed loans have been at the discretion of the lender. That will still be the case for the most part; however, the FHA has initiated some of its own limits.
Read more about the credit score changes