Conventional loans have been considered the garden variety mortgage program for over 80 years. The term ‘conventional loan’ is defined as any mortgage that isn’t guaranteed or insured by a government agency. Today’s conventional loans may be either “conforming” or “non-conforming”, although ‘conforming loan’ programs are often loosely referred to as ‘conventional loans’. Conventional conforming loans are conventional programs that meet or ‘conform’ to guidelines set forth by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as well as the funding criteria for either Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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The fees that FHA charges its borrowers are different depending on the type of refinance loan. The fees for FHA streamline loans used to be significantly less expensive than cash-out or rate-term refinances. With recent changes, that is no longer the case and the fees are often comparable. FHA refinance mortgage programs contain two different kinds of mortgage insurance paid on each loan. Read More
You already own a home, so you’re probably somewhat familiar with the mortgage process. If you’ve never refinanced through FHA you might think that it’s more complicated because you’re involved with a government agency. Read More
Gain financial freedom: FHA Cash-Out Refinance
With interest rates at current lows, now’s the perfect time to wipe away your high interest debt for a clean start or pay for other expenses such as medical debt, home improvement, student loans or any other major expenses that you need paid. Examples of high interest debt that can be paid: Read More
If you have a house, chances are that you’ve been told it’s your most valuable asset. And it’s true that your home can have a lot of value. Read More
The FHA Short Refinance was devised as a mortgage lifeline to over half a million borrowers left underwater by the 2008 housing crisis. Read More
Created in 2009 to help out struggling homeowners, HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program) has helped about 1.4 million homeowners modify their mortgages to avoid foreclosure. Read More
Right now is a great time to discuss the rate and term refinance because today’s historically low interest rates make this an option that homeowners shoudn’t overlook. Read More
College tuition and related expenses are rising. Costs for in-state students at reasonably priced public schools may exceed $20,000 per year. Even if you are a diligent saver, you may not have enough money to pay this bill for your children. Read More
For three years I dithered about refinancing my mortgage. I meant to check into and get around to it, but it never quite happened. One day, when I logged onto a free consumer credit site, a popup suggested that I talk to someone about refinancing my loan. On a whim, I checked “yes” in the box, and soon I received a follow up about refinancing. Read More
