Zillow Reports Record Traffic, Revenues and Net Income in Q2
Today Zillow announced our second quarter results in our first earnings report as a public company. In short, it was an outstanding quarter for Zillow with …More
FHA Loans
Mortgage Definition: FHA Kiddie Condo Loan
The FHA Kiddie Condo Loan is great for parents who have kids going to college.
Renovation Financing: Homepath Vs. FHA 203(K) Streamline Part II
My previous blog suggested that the Homepath Renovation loan can be a better option than a 203K streamline. Which I still believe but wanted to go …More
How to save money with Energy Efficient Mortgages – Part 1 of 2 – 'Green' FHA loans
Comparing a regular FHA loan with a FHA energy efficient mortgage, also known as EEM loans.
Can I have 2 FHA loans at the same time?
Yes, you can have two FHA loans at the same time.
Mortgage Definition: FHA 2/1 Buydown
An FHA 2/1 buydown is an option when getting an FHA loan where you can “buy down” the interest rate for a period of 2 years by putting a lump sum of money into a buydown account that will supplement the payment schedule.
Mortgage Loan Limits have been Extended
Loan limits have been extended for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA.
Mortgage Definition: FHA Required Repairs
When buying a home and planning on getting an FHA loan for the property, be sure to be aware what kinds of repairs are required repairs… it can help you avoid surprises in the financing process.
Government Mortgages Are Becoming More Expensive
Since the bursting of the housing bubble, we’ve seen the mortgage industry flood to government-backed mortgages as a source for home lending, and it makes sense. Government …More
Mortgage Definition: FHA Streamline Refinance
The FHA streamline refinance program has “with appraisal” and “without appraisal” options. With either option, you can lower your interest rate on an fha loan with streamlined documentation.
