
What are USDA and FHA distance requirements for well and septic?
FHA Loans | USDA Loan Benefits | USDA Loans | Posted on May 4, 2018 at 11:18 am by Sean Stephens
What are the required distances for well and septic tanks on USDA and FHA loans? When working in rural communities, having a property that is on a private well can be common. However, there are critical measurements that need to
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What are THREE key differences between USDA and FHA loans?
FHA Loans | Front Page | USDA Loan Benefits | USDA Loans | Posted on February 16, 2018 at 9:22 pm by Sean Stephens
What are THREE key differences between USDA and FHA loans? As you can imagine, this is an extremely common question that I receive and in today’s video I will compare USDA and FHA loans side by side in order to
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How are Florida “transfer taxes” and “intangible tax” calculated when purchasing a home?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Front Page | USDA Loan Process | Posted on January 12, 2018 at 12:17 pm by Sean Stephens
eHow does a homebuyer calculate Florida “transfer taxes” and “intangible tax”? When buying a home it is critical to understand what out-of-pocket costs may be due at closing. The State of Florida can assess certain taxes on both the transfer
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Can a credit report security freeze slow down your mortgage qualification letter?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Credit Qualifying | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on December 15, 2017 at 10:19 am by Sean Stephens
Can a credit freeze affect how you qualify for a mortgage? This has become a more common question due to the recent Equifax data security breach, and in light of today’s housing market where multiple offers can be placed on
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How soon can you qualify for a mortgage after a Short Sale?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Credit Qualifying | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on May 5, 2017 at 12:34 pm by usdaadmin
How long does it take to qualify for a mortgage after a Short Sale? With USDA, FHA, VA, or Conventional loans their Short Sale waiting periods vary, and while some are longer than others, in today’s video I will explain the
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How soon can you qualify for a mortgage after a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Credit Qualifying | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on April 21, 2017 at 12:35 pm by usdaadmin
Can you get a mortgage immediately after discharge of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? With USDA, FHA, VA, or Conventional loans Chapter 13 Bankruptcy waiting periods can be more flexible when compared to Chapter 7. In today’s video I will explain
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How soon can you qualify for a mortgage after a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Front Page | USDA Credit Qualifying | USDA Loans | Posted on March 17, 2017 at 8:58 pm by usdaadmin
What are the bankruptcy waiting periods for USDA, FHA, VA, and Conventional? With USDA, FHA, VA, or Conventional loan programs, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy waiting periods are different and in today’s video I will explain how soon you can qualify for
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How soon can you qualify for a mortgage after foreclosure?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Front Page | USDA Credit Qualifying | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on February 10, 2017 at 12:34 pm by usdaadmin
What are the foreclosure waiting periods for mortgage qualifying? With USDA, FHA, VA, or Conventional loans, foreclosure waiting periods are different and in today’s video I will explain how soon you can qualify for a mortgage after foreclosure and compare
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How much can the seller pay in closing costs?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loan Process | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on February 12, 2016 at 9:10 pm by usdaadmin
How much can the seller pay in closing costs? This is a common question that I receive and depending on the loan program, the answer can vary. Today’s video tip will keep you in the know on how to be prepared
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