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'FHA Home Loans' articles

FHA suspends anti-flipping provisions

November 07th, 2011

FHA extends anti-flipping waiver through 2011... Read More

An FHA Mortgage could drop the cost of college

November 07th, 2011

Dorm rent can cost more per square foot than buying a home. Cramped rooms, all night parties, and bad roommates chosen by the college housing office all impact students' ability to excel in college. An FHA "kiddie condo" loan could solve all these problems.... Read More

Trust yourself, trust your home

February 22nd, 2011

Every newspaper has a section where, if you are in it, you will not be able to read your name and the story. It is the obituary section. Reading... Read More

Mortgage rates remain above 5 percent as consumer prices rise

February 18th, 2011

There is a relationship between prices you pay in the store and the rate on your new home loan or refinance mortgage. This week two key indexes on prices were... Read More

No payments? No Closing Costs? Lower interest rate?

February 15th, 2011

There are many ways a seller can participate to assist you with your new home loan and home purchase. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA guidelines allow for the seller... Read More

More Americans decide to rent despite better home affordability

February 08th, 2011

Reports by the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicate fewer mortgages are part of families’ new housing decisions. The philosophy of homeownership has also changed... Read More

Mortgage rates rise for third straight week

February 04th, 2011

In spite of rising tensions in Egypt and elsewhere, it appears foreign affairs had little impact on mortgage rates this week. New home loan and mortgage refinance applicants are continuing... Read More

Home prices continue to fall, does it pay to wait?

February 02nd, 2011

A national index reports that home prices across the country have fallen for the fourth month in a row. Is this good news for those seeking to purchase... Read More