FHFA Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2020

FHFA Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2020

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conventional Loan Limit Will Increase to $510,400 Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Fredd

Nov 26, 2019 | Conventional Loans Mortgage News

What is the CHOICERenovation Mortgage?

What is the CHOICERenovation Mortgage?

Freddie Mac has announced the creation of a new home renovation loan program called the CHOICERenovation Mortgage. This product is replacing Freddie Mac’s previous Renovation Mortgage and is very similar to Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle Renovation an

Aug 28, 2019 | Refinancing a Home Conventional Loans

How Do I Get Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

How Do I Get Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is typically required by mortgage lenders when borrowers contribute less than 20% of the home’s value as a down payment. This insurance protects the lender, not the homebuyer. If the loan borrower defaults on the mor

Jun 12, 2019 | Conventional Loans

4 Loan Programs With Zero-Down Payment

4 Loan Programs With Zero-Down Payment

Are there ways to get a mortgage loan without making a down payment? While the options are not as plentiful as they used to be, there are still at least four government-backed programs that allow borrowers to buy a home with no down payment. Over a dec

May 22, 2019 | VA Loans FHA Loans Conventional Loans Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

What is the Right Home Loan in Utah for Buying a Fixer-Upper?

What is the Right Home Loan in Utah for Buying a Fixer-Upper?

You have found your dream house but it will take significant work to make it a home. You do not have cash in savings to pay for both a down payment and the repair costs. Can you get a home loan in Utah when buying a fixer-upper? Not to worry - this is not

Feb 13, 2019 | Conventional Loans FHA Loans Purchasing a Home

What Are Mortgage Points?

What Are Mortgage Points?

If you have ever checked out the current status of mortgage interest rates, you may have seen the average points listed next to the rates. What are these mortgage points and how do they affect your interest rate?   Points Defined Mortgage poin

Feb 06, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling Conventional Loans VA Loans FHA Loans Mortgage Basics Interest Rates

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