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Mortgages and loans to pay for home renovations
Bankrate via AOL· 2 days ago...costs limited to 75% of expected value of the property after reno Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation loan When to use: To purchase and renovate a new home...
16 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid
Bankrate via AOL· 2 days agoWhat to do instead: Map out your homebuying timeline at least a year in advance. Keep in mind it can take months — even years — to repair poor credit and...
What percentage of your income should go to a mortgage?
Yahoo Personal Finance· 1 day agoYour DTI and the 25% rule are potential ways to determine how much to spend on your mortgage. Learn...
How to save for a down payment
Bankrate via AOL· 4 days agoFHA loans: Loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) only require a 3.5 percent down payment of the purchase price. On a $300,000
What are the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage, and is it right for me?
CNN.com· 7 days agoTapping your home’s equity with a reverse mortgage may sound like the ideal way to supplement your...
US Department of Housing offers federal aid to Texans after severe weather
FOX 26 Houston· 10 hours agoThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will begin offering federal disaster assistance...
Mortgage application: What’s included and how to prepare
Bankrate via AOL· 6 days agoThere are options for low credit scores, such as an FHA loan, but know that you’ll likely have to...
HUD announces disaster assistance for Iowa tornado survivors
Southwest Iowa's daily newspaper· 1 day agoEffective immediately, HUD is providing a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures of mortgages insured by...
House Hacking: Yes, It’s Legal and Adds $400K to My Family’s Net Worth
CNET· 7 days agoIn 2003, my husband and I bought our first condo in the South Loop, a neighborhood just south of...
