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What is an FHA-approved condo?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoND700/Shutterstock Buying a home or condo with a conventional loan usually means you’ll need a 20 percent down payment, which is a hefty chunk of change....
FHA 203(k) loans: What they are and how they work
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoKey takeaways FHA 203(k) loans provide funding to finance both a home's purchase and the cost of repairing it. If you qualify, you can obtain one from an...
How does a condo mortgage work?
Bankrate via AOL· 5 months agoKey takeaways To get approved for a condo mortgage, you’ll need a lender to approve both you and the entire condominium project. Financing a condo...
Pro tips for how to buy a condo in 2024
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways A condo is a single unit within a multiple-unit property, typically an apartment building or townhomes. The purchase price of a condo is...
Fannie, Freddie step up scrutiny for condo mortgages: Here’s what that means for buyers
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoWhat to know Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that back...
Reverse mortgages: Pros and cons
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAre you looking for ways to increase your cash flow in retirement? If you own your home (or most of it), a reverse mortgage may be able to help. It can...
Wisconsin first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoBig Fish Drones/Shutterstock Wisconsin has plenty to draw first-time homebuyers, including four distinct seasons, a business-friendly economic climate...
Why was my mortgage application denied? Common reasons underwriters don’t approve loans
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways Mortgage underwriting these days is an automated process – software decides whether...
Want to Buy a Home in This Market? Do These 4 Things Now
Mortgage Research via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThe biggest purchase that most Americans will ever make is a home. Taking that step when mortgage...
Refinance appraisal: How it works and what to expect
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home’s...
