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Industry supports FHA’s 40-year loan term option — with caveats

Housing Wire

Leslie Rouda Smith, president of the NAR, used her own letter to the FHA to explain the trade group has been “concerned” about the pandemic’s impact on the housing market. Back in early April, the FHA introduced a proposed rule for a 40 year loan modification option.

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What Is a HUD Home? Are the Savings Worth the Risks?

HomeLight

With properties often available below market value and down payment options potentially as low as 3.5% , purchasing a HUD home could be your golden ticket. FHA loans are geared toward individuals in need of lower down payments, or those who may not qualify for conventional loans due to lower credit scores. FHA loans.

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13 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Foreclosure

HomeLight

If that’s you, you may have heard that one path to a deal is buying a bank-owned foreclosure. There are pros and cons to consider when going this route, however, such as the fact that bank-owned properties often need more TLC than other homes on the market, and many are sold as-is. What’s a bank-owned foreclosure?

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