Surprisingly, one of the brightest spots of the president’s State of the Union Address last night which might have received a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle barely received a passing mention! The bright shining spot in his …

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This 15 page letter outlines how the FHA plans to make exceptions that will allow borrowers with troubled past related to the economic malaise commonly called the Great Recession, to reenter the market in a shorter time-frame.

What Is an FHA 203k Loan? This loan can help you buy and repair a fixer-upper or what is sometimes called a Handyman special FHA 203k loans are loans that are insured  by the Federal Housing Administration The federal government …

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Until recently, getting a loan to purchase a home in Raleigh North Carolina for borrowers with credit scores greater than 620 but less than 640 was nearly impossible. However, because of the improving real estate markets, lenders are beginning to …

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Private Mortgage Insurers leading the way in housing recovery   One of the earliest indicators of the housing meltdown which began in 2007 was that issuers of Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) began to contract their underwriting guidelines for issuing PMI …

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Market Commentary – Tue, Feb 14 – 10:46 AM ET The Commerce Department reported this morning that consumers spent a little less than expected in January but any gains were welcome. Retail Sales rose by 0.4% last month, below the 0.8% …

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