Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. There remains a belief among listing agents and their clients that the VA appraisal and closing process will be a hassle.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2022
As interest rates rise, so do the monthly mortgage payments, which could be problematic for low-to-moderate income borrowers, said Alex Naumovych, loan officer at Draper & Kramer Mortgage. Earlier last year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development ‘s Sec.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 7, 2023
Income and credit information are inputted into the AUS. Then, it makes a decision based on three primary factors: debt-to-income ratio (DTI), credit score and loan-to-value ratio (LTV). Borrowers with high loan-to-value ratios and lower credit scores are required to pay higher rates and fees for mortgages.
Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Government-backed programs: Government-backed mortgage programs, such as FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, often have more relaxed credit score requirements. Consider alternative mortgage options: If traditional mortgages don't work out, explore alternative options such as FHA loans, VA loans, or USDA loans.
Realty Biz
JULY 23, 2023
These factors include the length of self-employment, consistency of income, and documentation of tax returns. Lenders may require a minimum of two years of self-employed tax returns to establish a track record of income stability. Understanding the available options can help navigate the loan process successfully.
HomeLight
MARCH 9, 2023
An FHA 203(K) loan insures mortgages for purchasing and rehabbing a home. The 203(K) loan is best for buyers interested in buying a fixer-upper. Department of Housing and Urban Development has the Good Neighbor Next Door Program , designed for public servants willing to live in a single-family home in a revitalization area.
HomeLight
JULY 7, 2022
But let’s say you make $70,000 per year (a little less than the 2021 median household income of $79,900, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), is it worth it to buy a home ? of your loan value annually; the less you put down, the higher your PMI will be. And what can you actually afford right now ?
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