USDA loans: What are they and am I eligible?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agoKey takeaways USDA loans don't require a down payment, but to be eligible for one, you'll need to buy a property in a designated rural area. USDA loans...
What Is a USDA Loan?
TheStreet.com· 8 months agoOne of the signature policy ideas of the 20th century was home ownership. Through bank reform, lending practices, taxes, and other policy channels, the...
Zero-Down USDA Mortgages Aren't Just for Farmers
Mortgage Research via Yahoo Finance· 1 year 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...
USDA Mortgage Loan Program Widens Footprint — Here Are 15 Cities You Can Get 100% Financing
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 6 days agoA lot more Americans now have access to 100% mortgage financing thanks to a major expansion of home...
How much is a down payment on a house?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoKey takeaways You don’t need to put 20 percent down to get a mortgage — some mortgages don't even require a down payment. You can get a conventional...
USDA announces $667 million in funding for rural internet projects
Mashable via AOL· 3 months agoThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the latest in several nationwide efforts to...
Leading lenders roll out 1% down payment mortgages
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoAs affordability challenges conspire to keep would-be buyers out of the housing market, the nation’s two largest mortgage lenders have rolled out...
Wyoming first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoNicole Glass Photography/Shutterstock Buying your first home is a huge financial undertaking, and the down payment and closing costs can be major...
16 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoBuying your first house can be an overwhelming experience: a high-stakes adventure that can leave you feeling elated and exhausted all at the same time....
Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoKey takeaways Mortgage recasting allows you to pay a lump sum toward your mortgage in order to reduce your remaining monthly payments and interest. When...