Loan Types

You could buy a bigger house with a lower down payment in 2019

Bethany Ramos December 17, 2018Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Loan Types

Reading Time: 5 minutesHomebuyers who can’t typically afford a 20-percent down payment could see big benefits from buying a house in 2019. Here’s why: FHA and VA loan limits are increasing in the new year — two mortgage programs known to be buyer-friendly and requiring little-to-no money down for those who qualify.

Now you can buy bigger: Conforming loan limits increase almost everywhere

Bethany Ramos November 28, 2018Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Homeowners, Loan Types

Reading Time: 4 minutesNov. 28, 2018. It’s a great thing for homebuyers. Especially if you’re thinking about buying in …

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How much house can you afford to buy? Probably more than you think.

Bethany Ramos November 5, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Loan Types

Reading Time: 6 minutesUpdated Nov. 5, 2018. “How much house can I afford?” is the big question on the mind …

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The pros and cons of home improvement loans no one’s talking about

Bethany Ramos April 10, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Improvement, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Types, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesApril 10, 2018. Here’s a common misconception among homeowners: If you don’t have enough home equity, …

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Why it could be harder for you to buy a house after March 1

Bethany Ramos February 26, 2018Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Industry Professionals, Loan Types, Personal Finance

Reading Time: 3 minutesFeb. 26, 2018. Buying a house isn’t something anyone should rush into. But the major changes …

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Do you know how to find a qualified contractor who’s worth the price?

Bethany Ramos February 6, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Home Improvement, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Types, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutes12 revealing questions to ask before you hire a home contractor

Loan limits set to increase in January 2018. Here’s how homebuyers benefit.

Bethany Ramos December 5, 2017Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Loan Types

Reading Time: 2 minutesBuying a home in the new year just got better (and bigger)

6 VA loan fees you can’t be charged (and 6 you can)

Bethany Ramos November 23, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Loan Types, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is the VA loan, and how do you qualify?

Low-income buyers want to know: Why are FHA premium cuts still on hold?

Bethany Ramos November 9, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Loan Types

Reading Time: 4 minutesA leg up for the low-income homebuyer hangs in the balance. One of the first actions …

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VIDEO: The quick-and-easy breakdown of the different loan types

Bethany Ramos September 23, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Homeowners, Loan Types, Refinance

Reading Time: 3 minutesFar before you ever start checking out your dream homes in person, you’re going to want …

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