Veterans Not Allowed to Pay all Closing Costs

A new Good Faith Estimate went into effect on January 1, 2010 and because of all the requirements that go with any new Government Regulated Form… FHA came out in January with a list of fees they felt like were reasonable for Homeowners to Pay and Lenders to Collect.
Which prompted the VA to come out [...]

Mortgages at Tax Time

If you are getting ready to do your taxes, and you are renting…
P-I-T-Y!  I mean really, Bro… too bad.
You are missing out on THOUSANDS of dollars! People who OWN a home, get tons of deductions you don’t… just for living in a HOME!  Haven’t you ever heard the saying, “Buy a House Get a Raise!”

Mortgage [...]

The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of 2010

Okay—so here’s why you REALLY want to buy a house in the first half of 2010…

Houses are C-H-E-A-P!  I mean CHEAP!! I’ve been in this business, in North Carolina decades, and I’ve never seen home prices so AFFORDABLE (read CHEAP!)!
Mortgage Rates are L-O-W! It does not look like this is going to continue to [...]

FHA Has Problems According to CBS Report

This news report last night on CBS about FHA was interesting!
FHA / HUD does not make loans, they only insure them. It’s one of the BEST programs available to first time home buyers!  Yes, there are people who are defaulting on loans… at a rate of around 9%… But that’s roughly what Un-employment is right [...]

Could FHA Force Green Homeownership?

HUD is required to report back to the White House it’s Greenhouse Gas Emmission reduction suggestions by January. Since there is pressure to show large increases in energy efficiency and corresponding decreases in pollution and greenhouse gas emissions… could this move HUD toward imposing “green” standards on federally-assisted programs like FHA?

Best info On No Money Down Mortgages in NC

There are two programs available for no money down, 100% mortgages in NC.
VA Home Loans:
Basic VA Benefits
VA Loans and Co-Borrowers
What if you make a Downpayment
VA Guarantee Fee
VA Home Loans and Credit Scores
USDA Financing
Basic Guidelines for USDA Home Loans in NC
USDA Home Loans in the Triangle
USDA Home Loans Holly Springs NC
12 Months of Clean Credit
USDA [...]

Can You Qualify For A Mortgage If You are Not Married??

If you found this post, you have a very specific question, and the very SHORT answer, is PROBABLY.
Exactly what type of mortgage you get, is a slightly more detailed answer!
VA LOANS:  VA says that if you are going to purchase with another person they will recognize legally married spouses of qualified veterans as co-signors on VA [...]

FHA Started Because of The Great Depression…

Housing is the most important part of getting the Economy back in shape – (according to many of the guys that met for The Global Economic Summit in Davos).   Keeping that in mind, it’s important to remember how FHA and the Government Backed “Mortgage” Programs might be able to help with our housing issues, and [...]

Johnston County Qualifies for USDA Home Loans

In many NC Counties, you have to check the USDA website to make certain that the property you want to purchase is located within the USDA “footprint.”  But if you are buying in Johnston County – you’re safe!  The WHOLE COUNTY qualifies for USDA 100% Home Loans.
Now all you have to check is your income [...]

Qualify for VA Mortgage Loan

There’s the WHITE HOUSE, and then there’s that white house, with the picket fence and the dog out back, and a couple of shade trees where you can string up a hammock.
If you’ve been in the Armed Services, and you’re looking for that special house – you have a TON of things working to your [...]

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