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USDA loans: What are they and am I eligible?
Bankrate via AOL· 3 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...
As rising rates squeeze homebuyers dry in cities, USDA loans offer an escape
MoneyWise via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoJune is almost over, and that means President Joe Biden's "National Homeownership Month" is, too....
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...
What does it take to get a no-down payment mortgage?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 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...
VA loan benefits and disadvantages
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 day agoKey takeaways VA loans offer many benefits such as no down payment or mortgage insurance, easier qualifications and lower interest rates. However, they...
Mortgages for seniors: Getting a home loan in retirement
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoKey takeaways Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders can’t discriminate against applicants...
BofA's test loan program isn't the only way to buy a house without a down payment — here's how
MoneyWise via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThe biggest obstacle for many first-time homebuyers is coming up with the cash for a down payment....
Best lenders for low- and no-down payment mortgages in 2024
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoIf you meet eligibility requirements, it’s possible to get a low- or no-down payment mortgage....
Best FHA mortgage lenders in 2024
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoFHA loans — those insured by the Federal Housing Administration — come with more flexible financial requirements than conventional loans, making them...
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 —...