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The FHFA is now charged with pretty much "all things mortgage." It is part of the push to have more Consumer Protection, and to give an overarching body that is looking at the whole Real Estate …
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In 2014 many North Carolina cities will see FHA Loan limit changes as the FHA Maximum Loan Limits in NC move lower. Find the 2023 FHA Loan Limits HERE For the vast majority of North Carolina, the …
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When you sign a lease, and you think, "I'm hoping this is the LAST time I'm signing a rental agreement - I'm ready to buy a house," it's probably time to think about talking to a loan officer. There …
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This post is somewhat out dated. Effective at the end of March, 2015 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will once again KEEP a 97% option available for home buyers. UNTIL that time - this post is …
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THIS IS ALL CHANGING June 15, 2015 Questions from Home Buyers often start with qualifying for a Mortgage and Student Loans. A study this summer shows that a record 1 in 5 households have Student …
There's been much talk recently about USDA Loans, and how to get through the USDA Home Loan Process as quickly as possible in NC - especially as the USDA Eligible Area Maps are suppose to change on …
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