by karendouglas | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
VA Loans are no-down payment loans that have helped more than 22 million service members become homeowners since 1944. They’re called VA Loans after the Department of Veterans Affairs, which introduced them in 1944 as part of the GI Bill. Through the first half of...
by karendouglas | Dec 19, 2018 | Reverse Mortgage
Reverse home mortgages have increased in popularity over the years. Introduced in 1989, a reverse mortgage is a unique type of home equity that provides lifetime tax-free income to people aged 62 or older. With reverse home mortgages, senior homeowners that have large...
by karendouglas | Sep 15, 2018 | Buying a Home
There will be a time in every renter’s life when buying a home seems more appealing than renting. Should you buy or should you continue renting? Why buy? When you rent, your money doesn’t entitle you to enduring ownership of anything. Let’s assume,...
by karendouglas | Mar 2, 2018 | Buying a Home
Why you should take advantage of your Veteran status for a home mortgage loan. The single biggest barrier to a young couple or any potential buyer for that matter, when buying their first home is saving up for a down payment. With conventional loans, home buyers can...
by karendouglas | Nov 21, 2017 | Buying a Home
When shopping for home loans, you may be overwhelmed at the prospect of finding the right fit for you. There are a number of different types of loans, with different limits, terms, rates and lending guidelines. Here we look at two of the most popular loan types, the...