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Buying A HUD Home That Popped Positive For Lead Based Paint

Buying a HUD Home with Lead-Based Paint with an FHA Loan: What You Need to Know If you're in the market for a home and considering a HUD-owned property, there are a few things you should know before making an offer. One of those things is the possibility of lead-based paint in the home.  Lead-based... Read More

HUD Reduces FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently announced a significant reduction in the annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) for FHA loans. This reduction means that borrowers who obtain an FHA loan will pay lower MIP rates, resulting in lower monthly payments and more affordable homeownership. The FHA has reduced the MIP rate from 85 basis points... Read More

What Is A Bridge Loan?

Buying a new home is an exciting prospect, but it can also be a stressful experience, particularly if you have to sell your current home first. If you are looking to buy a new house but don't want to wait for the sale of your current property, a bridge loan could be the solution you... Read More

Michigan’s Down Payment Assistance Program: A Great Time to Buy a Home

Purchasing a home is a significant milestone in one's life, but it can also be a daunting task, especially for first-time buyers. Typically, the cost of a down payment is one of the most significant barriers to homeownership. Fortunately, the state of Michigan has a program that can help. The Michigan Down Payment Assistance Program... Read More

What is an escrow account? How do they work?

If you are looking at obtaining a mortgage or already have one, more than likely you will need to deal with an escrow account.  It can be difficult to understand the timing and moving piece within the escrow account.  Inevitably, if you have an escrow account your mortgage payment will change each year.  Understanding how... Read More

Maximum Loan Limits Increase Nationwide

Most of the loans done in the United States end up with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or The Federal Housing Administration (FHA).  All three agencies have Maximum Loan Limits, meaning that regardless of someone's qualification there is a cap on the loan amount.  Over the last few days all three announced increases to those limits. ... Read More

Buying and Financing HUD Homes

Simply Put We LOVE Financing HUD Homes! HUD homes are foreclosed homes.  They are homes that the previous owner took out a FHA loan and were subsequently foreclosed on.  HUD/FHA then takes those homes and resells them.  Not only are HUD homes listed for sale on the local MLS but they are also listed for... Read More

Home Renovation Loan Process

Since COVID hit, the housing market has been crazy!  With housing in high demand, the competition is getting tough out there.  Buyers are looking for alternative ways to buy a home and many have turned to renovation financing.  In fact, our renovation volume tripled in 2021.  There are a number of reasons for this, but... Read More

Understanding Property Tax Increases

Many home buyers have been facing a very challenging market over the past few years. The current supply of homes on the market just can’t keep up with the huge demand out there. It’s not uncommon for a home to come on the market and be sold in a matter of days after receiving multiple... Read More

USDA Rural Development Expands Loan Eligibility to Existing Manufactured Homes

Great News!  Home buyers looking to purchase a manufactured home can now do so using the USDA Rural Development program.  That means buyers can take advantage of zero down financing and low mortgage insurance rates when the purchase a manufactured home.  This is huge for the more rural communities in Michigan were there are many... Read More