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What is Fannie Mae? All about America’s big mortgage market-maker
Bankrate via AOL· 5 months agoKey takeaways Fannie Mae, officially the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), is a...
Fannie, Freddie step up scrutiny for condo mortgages: Here’s what that means for buyers
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoWhat to know Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that back...
HFA loans: Everything you need to know
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways HFA loans are mortgages available solely through state housing finance agencies. Geared toward first-time and low- to moderate-income...
What is Ginnie Mae?
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways Ginnie Mae (the Government National Mortgage Association) plays a crucial, if behind-the-scenes role, in government-insured/guaranteed...
Are government loans easier to get?
Bankrate via AOL· 3 weeks agoKey takeaways Government-backed loans like FHA, VA, and USDA loans, often touted easier to get, actually have higher denial rates than conventional...
Conforming loans: What they are and how they work
Bankrate via AOL· 6 months agoPortions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our...
HomeReady mortgage guide
Bankrate via AOL· 5 months agoPortions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our...
What are non-conforming loans?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoA non-conforming mortgage is just one of several types of home loans. It’s called “non-conforming” because the borrower qualifying standards or structure...
Student loan guidelines for getting a mortgage
Bankrate via AOL· 4 weeks agoKey takeaways Even if you're paying off student loans, it's still possible to get a mortgage. Having student loans impacts your debt-to-income ratio....
What is a conventional loan? Everything to know about America’s favorite mortgage
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoKey takeaways Conventional loans are mortgages that aren't guaranteed or insured by the government —...
