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Conforming, FHA loan limits rose for 2024, but who benefits?
HousingWire via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoThe latest baseline increase in conforming loan limits has enabled loan originator Dave Krichmar’s...
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 —...
What is a jumbo loan and when should you use one?
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoIf you’re shopping for a particularly pricey home or you live in one of the country’s more expensive communities, you may need to obtain a non-conforming...
Buying a home in 2023 won’t be for the faint of heart—here’s how to prepare
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoYou'd be forgiven if the thought of buying a home in 2023 gives you pause. Mortgage rates are...
Mortgages for seniors: Getting a home loan in retirement
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agoKey takeaways Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders can’t discriminate against applicants...
Cash-out refinance for energy-efficient improvements
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoKey takeaways You can tap your home equity with a cash-out refinance to cover the cost of improvements to make your home more energy-efficient....
Should you borrow from your builder? A guide to construction loans, homebuilder financing and...
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoIf you’re a home buyer in today’s market, there’s a bit of good news: an influx of new construction....
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...
Refinance rates jump in Tulare County, puzzling lenders
Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register via Yahoo News· 9 months agoMortgage rates rose again last week, and so did demand for refinances, which is a puzzle to lenders...
Average down payment on a house
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey statistics The median down payment on a home in the U.S. is $51,250. (ATTOM) 41% percent of current homeowners saved specifically for the down...