Posts Tagged ‘FHA’
What Exactly is a ‘Government Backed’ Mortgage? By Realtor.com
One may or may not be familiar with the term ‘government backed’ but it might be a bit confusing at first. First, what it’s not, isn’t a guarantee someone is going to get a mortgage because it’s backed by the federal government. ...
FHA Loan Requirements: What Home Buyers Need to Qualify By Realtor.com
designer491/iStock If you're looking up "FHA loan requirements," you are very likely wondering if you qualify for an FHA loan. These mortgages, which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration, help home...
Fact or Fiction? 6 Down Payment Myths You Should Stop Believing Immediately By Realtor.com
If you're thinking about buying your first home, that pesky down payment has probably kept you awake more than a few nights. We get it—while a pre-approval is crucial for determining your buying power, it's the down payment that shows yo...
Falling rates boost mortgage market to pre-crisis levels By MSN.com
The mortgage market turned red hot over the summer, posting its biggest three months since the financial crisis. Lenders extended $700 billion of home loans in the July-to-September quarter, the most in 14 years, according to industry r...