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Buying Old House or Construct One?  starstarstarstarstar
I finally got in shape in terms of financial matters.

Now, I want to have my own house but wonder whether it is better to buy the house or to buy land ...

VA Mortgage Papers, Where Do I Find Them?  starstarstarstarstar
Where or who do I need to Contact to get our VA mortgage papers?

Cannot find the correct contact to find out what needs to be done to have this document ...

Why do escrow payments change so much?  starstarstarstarstar
We purchased our first home about half a year ago. My husband and I obtained financing, and our payments were estimated to be a certain amount, including ...

FHA 203B With a Repair Escrow  starstarstarstarstar
Hello,

I am looking at the FHA 203B with repair escrow home loan. I have a question.

In order to qualify for this type of loan, does it have to ...

VA Loan Fee   starstarstarstarstar
My husband is a Veteran and we are applying for a VA loan.

On top of the VA funding fee that we have to pay, the lender still forces us to pay a total ...

How much should I estimate for closing costs?  starstarstarstarstar
Hello Jeff,

Sorry, I already submitted my first question and just thought of another one.

When buying a house, I know that the closing cost can ...

CAN THE OWNER PAY THE CLOSING?  starstarstarstarstar
Hello Jeff, I'm thinking about buying a house. Although I'm nervous, I find your site helpful.

I have a question, "CAN THE OWNER PAY THE CLOSING"...

Who pays for the lender credit - Loan Officer or bank?  starstarstarstarstar
Who is responsible for paying the lender credit - the loan officer or the bank?

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Hello Sandra,

I'm not sure what you mean by ...

Can we qualify for a home loan on OWCP benefits?  starstarstarstarstar
Can we qualify for a home loan on OWCP benefits?
Who would we need to contact to start the pre-qualification process?

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Errin,

Thank ...

Lowest credit score that can qualify for a home purchase  starstarstarstarstar
What is the lowest credit score that can qualify for a home purchase?

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Nice question here. Sadly, the lowest credit score lenders ...

Loan Approval  starstarstarstarstar
Getting a loan approval is difficult when you are self-employed.

Last October, my wife began her independent consulting business and it has been a tremendous ...

Getting a low mortgage payment.  starstarstarstarstar
This is my first home and I am really scared I will not be able to afford it. What can I do to be sure I am getting a low payment?

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Denelle;...

Federal and State Grants For First Time Home Buyers  starstarstarstarstar
I checked your website and then looked up for the federal and state grant for the down payment and most of it said out of funds. So in this case what should ...

VA loan on a condo  starstarstarstarstar
Can I use my VA loan on a condo that has 49% owner occupied. The Condo is in Aurora Co at 4351 S Andes Way. I think it is Lakepoint condos. The seller ...

Down Payment Assistance Programs.  starstarstarstarstar
Would like to know about all down payment assistance programs, grants, etc. I would also like to know if there are special grants for seniors.

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What are the economic advantages or disadvantages in the future if I were to buy a home right now?  starstarstarstarstar
What are the economic advantages or disadvantages in the future if I were to buy a home right now?

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Thank you for asking a question ...

Question about interest rates  starstarstarstarstar
My girlfriend and I are considering buying our first home. Neither of us have stellar credit, but we both have reasonable incomes ($40k each) and are ...

What is an appraisal?  starstarstarstarstar
I am looking into buying a home and using the first time home credit.

What is an appraisal and why do I need to have one?

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The ...

For either short-sales or "underwater" mortages, How does a buyer get the seller and the seller's mortgage lender to accept a lower offer?  starstarstarstarstar
For either short-sales or "underwater" mortgages,
where the current market price or just appraisal amount is much less than either the amount(s) the seller ...

What can I do this late?  starstarstarstarstar
When we applied for our mortgage we jumped through the hoops all home buyers do. We went through a mortgage broker and met with 3 different people in the ...

Qualifying for a Home Loan  starstarstarstarstar
My husband and I have recently started working at new jobs that pay very well. We want to buy a house soon. However, our credit needs some repairing.

We ...

Work less than a year  starstarstarstarstar
Hello;

I have worked in a company for less than a year but I worked for a year in another company and also have a part time job.

My credit score ...

FHA Questions  starstarstarstarstar
I have never owned a home but want to. I live with my girlfriend who owns a home. We want to sell and buy using me as a first time home owner but having ...

Mortgage Payment v. Principle  starstarstarstarstar
Should most of your mortgage payment be made to your principle?

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Hello JoAnn;

Good question!

When you take out a mortgage, what ...

Are there any loans available if you don't have 2 years on the job?  starstarstarstarstar
I do not have 2 consecutive years of work.

I just turned 50 and would like to take advantage of the $8000 credit. I have never owned a home. I work ...

Foreclosure  starstarstarstarstar
How long do I have to wait after a foreclosure to purchase a home?

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Unfortunately, it is a long time if you are looking for a mortgage....

OWCP income and the First time homebuyers Credit  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Jeff,

I was a USDA Food Inspector for 25 years and was on the job at the time a drunk lady hit me head on. It ended my career. Because I was no longer ...

Finding a Trustworthy Home Inspector  starstarstarstarstar
I'd like to know the best way to find a trustworthy home inspector. For example, in a past purchase the inspector was provided to me by the real estate ...

What are Mortgage Points?  starstarstarstarstar
Even though this has been a poor time for homeowners, it has been a good time for me personally. I know that this is a good time to purchase a home because ...

What is needed in order to buy this house?  starstarstarstarstar
My spouse and I are looking to buy a foreclosed home with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. We currently rent and have not owned a home before.

The home we ...

Question About Monthly Mortgage Payment  starstarstarstarstar
I have two questions.

Q No. 1: I want to purchase a home and I qualify as a first-time buyer entitled to the tax credit. If the purchase price is ...

School District Impact on Home Value  starstarstarstarstar
Hello,

My husband and I have 3 children, all in elementary school, and are looking to buy our first home.

We are especially interested in 2 homes,...

Do I qualify as a first time home buyer if I sold my first home 3 years ago?  starstarstarstarstar
Almost three years ago my partner and I went through a divorce and sold our second house which we owned and in which we lived together. We had jointly ...

Contingencies  starstarstarstarstar
My husband and I are in the process of buying a house for the first time and I’m not really sure how contingencies work.

From what I understand, they ...

How can you be sure the house isn't falling apart?  starstarstarstarstar
Hello, I’m a first time home buyer and have some major concerns. I want to buy a home but since I have never owned one before, I’m afraid of buying a ...

What are your tips for a first time home buyer?  starstarstarstarstar
I'm a recent college grad and I'm looking to buy my first home. I'd like to buy a house and not rent an apartment because I like the fact that paying ...

Explain title insurance and title opinions  starstarstarstarstar
My wife and I are planning to buy a house in the near future and I have been doing some research to find out the costs involved besides buying the property ...

How do I get a home when I have a bankruptcy?  starstarstarstarstar
We want to buy a house but we filed for bankruptcy. It's all done now.

But we really want to buy a duplex.

My husband is going to school.

Is ...

My Credit Score  starstarstarstarstar
My husband and I have a combined credit score of 597. Is it even worth applying for a loan or should we work on our credit for a couple more years and ...

Bankrupt question  starstarstarstarstar
I have found a house I really would like to buy but its out of my price range. My unmarried daughter said she loved it also and would love for us to move ...

Tax Rebate Program Question  starstarstarstar
We have recently been looking for a home to take advantage of the current low interest rates.

We have heard that the government sponsored tax rebate ...

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