It's been rumored for several months that due to raising default rate - FHA was in "trouble." Last week, FHA made several announcements that will ROCK the mortgage lending world …
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It's been rumored for several months that due to raising default rate - FHA was in "trouble." Last week, FHA made several announcements that will ROCK the mortgage lending world …
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Condominiums are getting more and more difficult to finance, and recent FHA Underwriting guidelines changes for FHA Home Loans in North Carolina are not helping! The lure of living in a Condominium in …
FHA announced new guidelines that will effect Condominiums beginning this fall. With their mortgagee letter, HUD (which governs the FHA Mortgage Loan program) changes the Spot Approval process, so …
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FHA announced during a summit in Washington that they will shortly be allowing the Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers to be used as downpayment! THIS IS HUGE! There are few details available …
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Earlier this week HUD started sending out Tweets with updates about FHA Programs! Isn't that COOL? You can subscribe to the RSS Feed and get updates whenever anything is …
The Obama Administration announced plans to allow for special considerations in cases for folks who are currently behind on their mortgages, and headed into foreclosure. Those guidelines apply only …
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USDA Home Loans are no down payment loans with lower mortgage interest rates than Conventiona Loans. Two of the major USDA Home Loan Qualifying …
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The Raleigh / Holly Springs eal estate markets are considered a Major Suburban Area (MSA) by the Government. When you are looking for maximum …
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Looking to buy a home in North Carolina but not sure where to start? If you're considering a USDA Home Loan, there are some specific areas in the …
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Advantage Lending is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS NMLS #5687 (NMLS Consumer Access), NC License L-161797 Certain limitations apply, call for details. Corporate Office 7521-101 Mourning Dove Road
Raleigh, NC 27615. Phone Number (919) 532-7300