If you don’t have very good credit, or even if you have poor credit, you may still have options for home financing. Many people mistakenly believe that you have to have ‘perfect credit’ in order to get a home loan. Today that is not the case – you just have to do a little legwork to find a lender … Continue about What Options do you Have for Alternative Home Financing if You Have Poor Credit?
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What is the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative?
When Freddie Mac takes possession of a home that foreclosed, they put it in their HomeSteps program. This sales unit, operated by Freddie Mac, markets and sells the home for Freddie Mac. Before the … Continue about What is the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative?
Can You Buy a House Without a Social Security Number
Are you looking to buy a home in the United States, but you don’t have a social security number? It may be easier than you think to settle here in the U.S. Rather than a social security number, you … Continue about Can You Buy a House Without a Social Security Number
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What Options do you Have for Alternative Home Financing if You Have Poor Credit?
If you don’t have very good credit, or even if you have poor credit, you may still have options for home financing. Many people mistakenly believe that you have to have ‘perfect credit’ in order to get a home loan. Today that is not the case – you just have to do a little legwork […]
What is the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative?
When Freddie Mac takes possession of a home that foreclosed, they put it in their HomeSteps program. This sales unit, operated by Freddie Mac, markets and sells the home for Freddie Mac. Before the home is available to the general public, though, Freddie Mac offers the First Look Initiative. This program allows owner-occupied borrowers to […]
Is it Time to Refinance Your Subprime Mortgage?
If you took a subprime mortgage because you had a low credit score, high debt ratio, or some other reason that kept you from getting a mortgage, you may wonder if you can get out of it at some point. The truth is that if you work hard, you probably can get out of a […]
Can You Buy a House Without a Social Security Number
Are you looking to buy a home in the United States, but you don’t have a social security number? It may be easier than you think to settle here in the U.S. Rather than a social security number, you will need an ITIN, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. If you have an ITIN and you have […]
When Will Your New Mortgage Show on Your Credit Report?
If you have a new mortgage, you are probably anxious for it to show up on your credit report. Housing debt can have a positive impact on your credit score, especially as you start making payments on time. Many lenders look at your housing debt as an indication of your level of financial responsibility. Get […]
Is it Possible to get a Mortgage on Bank Statements Alone?
Do you have irregular income or maybe you don’t work at all, but you know that you could afford a mortgage? You probably won’t be able to qualify for a traditional mortgage if you don’t have W-2s or tax returns for a lender to confirm your income, but you may be able to get away […]
What Affects Your Ability to Get an FHA Loan?
FHA loans have some of the most flexible underwriting guidelines out of all of the loan programs available today. That doesn’t mean that there’s a chance you won’t get approved, though. The FHA has requirements you must meet and that can affect the amount of the loan the lender can give you. Compare Offers from […]
Understanding the Section 184 Home Loan for Native Americans
If you are a Native American and have trouble getting home loan financing, there could be help with the Section 184 Home Loan program. This HUD program helps Native Americans afford home ownership by allowing low down payments and low interest rates. HUD guarantees the Section 184 Loans 100%, which means they work in much […]
The Top Reasons Not to Use Your Current Lender to Refinance
You decided you want to refinance. It’s time to lower your payment or tap into your home’s equity. You’ve prepared yourself financially and are ready to take the jump. Your current lender seems to have a great program for you. Before you jump in headfirst, you may want to consider the top reasons not to […]
The Top Four Easy to Reduce Debt for Mortgage Approval
Mortgage lenders look at two things when deciding if you’ll qualify for a mortgage – your credit score and your debt ratio. Don’t make the mistake of assuming you are a shoo-in for a mortgage if you have a great credit score. If your debt ratio tells another story, you may find it harder to […]