October 15, 2018
A recently published report about home loans and credit checks advises, “Do not allow a credit pull by a lender you don’t know, especially if the offer is unsolicited”. This advice leads to a few other questions about the home loan process; how do you protect yourself against identity theft, fraud, scams, and unscrupulous vendors when you are trying to buy a home with an FHA mortgage? Consider Your Recent Activities When Shopping For A | more...
FHA home loans come in both forward mortgages for purchasing homes but also refinance loan options. You can refinance a home with FHA cash-out loans, | more...
With home values on the rise in many housing markets, FHA borrowers are often tempted to consider applying for a cash-out refinance to take advantage | more...
When is cash back to the borrower permitted with an FHA home loan? Some borrowers have the idea that they will apply for a mortgage | more...
A recently published report about home loans and credit checks advises, “Do not allow a credit pull by a lender you don’t know, especially if | more...
What does it take for a self-employed borrower to be approved for an FHA mortgage loan? The same basic rules apply, FHA mortgage loans require | more...
Happy Labor Day 2018! Today we pause from our usual schedule of posting about FHA home loans, FHA/HUD news, and refinance loan advice to observe | more...
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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In September of 2018, the FHA and HUD issued a reminder to lenders and FHA loan servicers regarding official policy for dealing with loans in | more...
Borrowers who are interested in having a home built for them from the ground up using an FHA construction loan such as an FHA One-Time | more...
In addition to the usual requirements to close, FHA One-Time Close / Single-Close construction loans (FHA OTC) have some additional FHA documentation requirements borrowers should | more...
