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USDA loans: What are they and am I eligible?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways USDA mortgages are aimed at borrowers buying in eligible rural areas. These loans come with lenient rules around credit scores and down...
Zero-Down USDA Mortgages Aren't Just for Farmers
Mortgage Research via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoIf you thought USDA loans were just for rural farmers, you wouldn't be the first person to make that mistake. After all, the program is available through...
USDA Mortgage Loan Program Widens Footprint — Here Are 15 Cities You Can Get 100% Financing
GoBankingRates via AOL· 5 months agoA lot more Americans now have access to 100% mortgage financing thanks to a major expansion of home...
How much is a down payment on a house?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 week agoKey takeaways You don’t need to put 20 percent down to get a mortgage — some mortgages don't even require a down payment. You can get a conventional...
Solved! Which Flood Zones Require Flood Insurance?
Bob Vila via Yahoo News· 6 months agowhat flood zones require flood insurance Q: I’m considering buying a home on a river. Though the river has never flooded before, the home is in a...
16 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoKey takeaways It's a good idea to get preapproved for a mortgage before you start looking at homes. A preapproval will tell you how much home you can...
10 Sneaky Home-Buying Costs
Motley Fool· 1 year agoImage source: Getty Images There may be no bigger blow to your personal finances than buying a home. This isn't to say it isn't worth it, because for...
Leading lenders roll out 1% down payment mortgages
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoAs affordability challenges conspire to keep would-be buyers out of the housing market, the nation’s two largest mortgage lenders have rolled out...
Connecticut first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoDan Hanscom/Shutterstock Connecticut ranked seventh in Sharecare’s most recent Well-Being Index, a signal that living here translates to a higher quality...
Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works
Bankrate via AOL· 1 week agoKey takeaways Mortgage recasting allows you to pay a lump sum toward your mortgage in order to reduce your remaining monthly payments and interest. When...
