Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

In late 2021, Congress renewed a 10-basis point tax on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans for another decade — not based on loan risk, but to pay for non-housing spending. Homeownership is used far too often as the federal piggy bank. But now a new threat is emerging on this front. Such opportunities may arise.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

In late 2021, Congress renewed a 10 basis point tax on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans for another decade – not based on loan risk, but to pay for non-housing spending. Homeownership is used far too often as the federal piggy bank. But now a new threat is emerging on this front. Such opportunities may arise.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Bank of America has two national DPA programs. This loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration is ideal for those with low savings or a just-OK credit score. You can qualify for loans with as little as 3.5% That said, some of these loan programs make you a more attractive buyer than others. “If

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Redfin

APRIL 7, 2023

– Robert Cenzer | Redfin Agent Don’t jump in and start house hunting until you have been pre-approved by your local bank or lender. Ensure you have sufficient savings Make sure you have enough savings in your bank account for a down payment and closing cost plus reserves.

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Afford Anything

JANUARY 25, 2021

I’m torn between two options: Use the $20,000 to pay off my highest interest rate student loan (7.2 I’d apply for an FHA loan with a three percent interest rate. The first option will free up $200 of cash flow each month, which will accelerate my debt avalanche and result in less interest paid over the life of the loan.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

The seller “was skipping all the way to the bank,” Graham says. Squatters have moved in, and the bank is threatening foreclosure. “I If you put it on the market and we can sell it for you, you still have about $25,000 from our estimation for what you could walk away with versus letting it go back to the bank.”. Unfinished flip.

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Redfin

MARCH 28, 2023

Set up a meeting with your bank or mortgage lender and submit all the financial documents they request so they can pre-approve you. That pre-approval will dictate what type of loan you qualify for and how much you can spend. If you are eligible for an FHA loan, you know you have to look for homes that will pass the FHA loan.

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