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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· 6 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· 1 year agoYou'd be forgiven if the thought of buying a home in 2023 gives you pause. Mortgage rates are...
16 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways It's a good idea to get preapproved for a mortgage before you start looking at homes. A preapproval will tell you how much home you can...
Mortgages for seniors: Getting a home loan in retirement
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 weeks agoKey takeaways Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders can’t discriminate against applicants...
Should you borrow from your builder? A guide to construction loans, homebuilder financing and...
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoIf you’re a home buyer in today’s market, there’s a bit of good news: an influx of new construction....
Cash-out refinance for energy-efficient improvements
Bankrate via AOL· 4 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....
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...
Housing market fact or fiction: 49% believe now is a bad time to buy — but is it really?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoCOVID first rocked the world back in 2020, but the housing market continues to feel the effects....
