Private Roads: How do you qualify for a mortgage with a house on a private road?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on September 25, 2020 at 12:25 pm by Sean Stephens
Once you have found the perfect home, what should you do if the property is located on a private road? How can a private road affect your mortgage approval? Thus, today’s video will discuss what to do when the property
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What are current USDA income limits in Florida?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on February 5, 2020 at 4:39 pm by Sean Stephens
Often times, home buyers and realtors are often surprised at how high USDA income limits in Florida actually are. In fact, these high limits benefit families who are trying to increase their maximum USDA qualifying sales price. For more USDA
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Is an Earnest Money Deposit Required With a USDA No Down Payment Loan?
USDA Loans | Posted on January 31, 2020 at 4:22 pm by Sean Stephens
Typically, when purchasing a home, a buyer will have two types of out-of-pocket expenses: down payment and settlement charges. With a USDA no down payment loan, the burden of a down payment is eliminated. However, remember that no down payment
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How do you Calculate Florida Intangible Tax and Transfer Tax When Purchasing a Home
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Front Page | Posted on January 24, 2020 at 3:59 pm by Sean Stephens
When purchasing a home, you never want to be surprised with out-of-pocket expenses. Remember, even when purchasing with a USDA No Down Payment Loan, you still have to be prepared for other costs to complete the transaction which include Florida Intangible
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How do you Qualify for a Mortgage after Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on January 10, 2020 at 6:44 pm by Sean Stephens
After filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, many feel homeownership is a dream that is out of their reach. However, in today’s video, I’ll explain how you CAN qualify for a mortgage after Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In fact, with USDA, FHA,
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How Can You Combine Florida SHIP Funds with a USDA loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on January 3, 2020 at 2:06 pm by Sean Stephens
Can Florida SHIP Funds be combined with a USDA loan? The goal of Florida SHIP funds is to provide affordable homeownership for first-time homebuyers with very low, low, and moderate-income. They can be used for a variety of purposes, including
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In 2020, How Do You Search for Current USDA Loan Eligible Properties?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on January 1, 2020 at 10:38 am by Sean Stephens
Is the home you want in 2020 a USDA Loan eligible property? As many of us know, a key part of the USDA eligibility process is being able to find a home that is located in a USDA eligible area.
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After a Short Sale, how long does it take to qualify for a mortgage?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on December 6, 2019 at 3:22 pm by Sean Stephens
How soon can you qualify for a mortgage after a Short Sale? It is possible to qualify to purchase a home after a short sale, but waiting periods will apply and vary between USDA, FHA, VA, and Conventional loans. Depending on the type of loan
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How does a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy impact my ability to qualify for a USDA, FHA, VA, or Conventional loan?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on November 22, 2019 at 4:19 pm by Sean Stephens
How soon can you qualify for a mortgage after Chapter 7 bankruptcy? According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, from 2015-2019 there have been over 2.5 million Chapter 7 Bankruptcies filed. However, even with a
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After a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Here’s How to Qualify for a Mortgage
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on at 4:19 pm by Sean Stephens
How soon can you qualify for a mortgage after Chapter 7 bankruptcy? According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, from 2015-2019 there have been over 2.5 million Chapter 7 Bankruptcies filed. However, even with a
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