Genworth Mortgage Insurance again surveyed mortgage industry executives at the 2016 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention in Boston and found that fewer now see mortgage underwriting standards as overly restrictive. Lenders say it’s much easier to obtain a mortgage Overall, 50 % ... » Learn More about Lenders say it’s much easier to obtain a mortgage
Mortgage Tips
Conforming Mortgage Levels Increase for 2017
The federal government is increasing the levels for conforming mortgages from $417,000 to $424,100 in most areas of the United States starting Jan. 1, 2017, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced last Wednesday-the first such increase since 2006. Conforming Mortgage Levels Increase for ... » Learn More about Conforming Mortgage Levels Increase for 2017
Buyers fearful of rising rates? Lets put it in proper perspective
Home-buyers currently have challenges, and rising rates on mortgages have sparked concerns that they could stall some sales if the buyers already faced financial constraints right after the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit its highest level in more than a year last week. "It's kind of sad, because ... » Learn More about Buyers fearful of rising rates? Lets put it in proper perspective
Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch this Christmas
Could it be a grim and grinchy December for thousands of homeowners facing ongoing challenges with their mortgage payments and property values? Could popular deductions for mortgage insurance premiums and energy-efficient renovations abruptly vanish? Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch ... » Learn More about Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch this Christmas
238 down payment assistance programs Available in Florida
The amount of U.S. down payment assistance programs decreased 3 % from the previous quarter, according to Down Payment Resource's Third Quarter 2016 Home ownership Program Index (HPI). However, of the nation's 2,392 programs, almost 88% actually have available funds for eligible home-buyers, an ... » Learn More about 238 down payment assistance programs Available in Florida
