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June 24, 2025

Comparing FHA Home Loan FICO Score Requirements

If you’re thinking about buying your first home, you’ll want to consider your options carefully, compare lenders, and compare loan products. No two home loans are exactly alike, and many borrowers find that some mortgage loan options are better for their circumstances than others. We examine some of the similarities and differences between FHA loan FICO score requirements and other types of home loans. Is an FHA mortgage right for you? Or do you qualify | more...

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August 13, 2024

FHA Refinance Options: No Cash Out

FHA “no cash-out” refinance options can help first-time home buyers and experienced homeowners alike. If you need to explore your options to lower interest rates, | more...

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January 29, 2025

Can An FHA Loan Be An ARM?

There are many choices to make when you want to buy a home. One of those choices is deciding whether a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage | more...

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If you’re looking at your home loan options, now is the time to brush up on some mortgage terminology. Our friends at FHA.com have made it easy with their Homebuyer Terminology animations.

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October 29, 2024

Can Veterans Buy Land with a VA Loan?

First of all, the Department of Veterans Affairs does not allow VA lenders to offer standalone land loans utilizing a Veteran’s home loan eligibility.  However, | more...