Down Payment Assistance
Local and state governments often offer down payment assistance to low-income mortgage borrowers. This can make it easier for them to get a good interest rate as well. more
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Fixed Rate Mortgages
The most common type of mortgage program where your monthly payments for interest and principal never change. Property taxes and homeowners insurance may increase, but generally your monthly payments will be very stable.
Fixed rate mortgages are available for 30 years, 20 years, 15 years and even 10 years. There are also biweekly mortgages which shorten the loan by calling for half the monthly payment every two weeks. (Since there are 52 weeks in a year you make 26 payments or 13 "months" worth every year.)
Fixed rate fully amortizing loans have two distinct features. First the interest... more
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Obtaining funding is crucial to buying a home. This requires applying for a mortgage, choosing a house that meets the appraisal standards, and determining the amount of the down payment.
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Gov’t Expands Homeowner Rescue Plan, While Rates and Mortgage Apps Dip
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Obama administration is redefining who can qualify for government assisted refinance programs. Apparently the original guidelines were not broad enough to help those most struggling with their loans. After all, the first rules limited homeowners to having a 105 percent loan to value ration on their homes, yet according... more
