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With the housing market finally starting to regain footing, potential home buyers are in search of homes and mortgage loan programs. There are so many types of home loans out there, it’s hard to know which to choose. Maybe you’ve heard about the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)...
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You’re applying for a mortgage and you feel overwhelmed by the acronyms, numbers, and terminology. You don’t know where you should start. Well, you’re not alone. The majority of people are almost completely in the dark when it comes to the finer points of their mortgage agreements and don’t...
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For those unfamiliar with the USDA home loan program, this loan is offered by the Department of Agriculture and is available to borrowers who live in or wish to purchase rural properties. Despite a large number of loan programs now available, many potential buyers are looking into USDA home...
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The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a U.S. federal program that began in 2009. The goal of the HARP refinancing program is to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. The following is a short history of HARP and how the program continues today. The Crisis After the U.S....
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USDA home loans are favored among some first-time home buyers because they offer special incentives, such as not requiring a down payment, and are open to borrowers with low credit scores. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which like all government offices, requires an application...
With the housing market finally starting to regain footing, potential home buyers are in search of homes and mortgage loan programs. There are so many types of home loans out there, it’s hard to know which to choose. Maybe you’ve heard about the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)...
You’re applying for a mortgage and you feel overwhelmed by the acronyms, numbers, and terminology. You don’t know where you should start. Well, you’re not alone. The majority of people are almost completely in the dark when it comes to the finer points of their mortgage agreements and don’t...
For those unfamiliar with the USDA home loan program, this loan is offered by the Department of Agriculture and is available to borrowers who live in or wish to purchase rural properties. Despite a large number of loan programs now available, many potential buyers are looking into USDA home...
The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a U.S. federal program that began in 2009. The goal of the HARP refinancing program is to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. The following is a short history of HARP and how the program continues today. The Crisis After the U.S....
USDA home loans are favored among some first-time home buyers because they offer special incentives, such as not requiring a down payment, and are open to borrowers with low credit scores. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which like all government offices, requires an application...