Conventional Loans More Popular Than FHA, in Washington and Nationwide December 2, 2024
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have made conventional home loans more competitive with FHA loans, especially when it comes to down payments. Check out our mortgage loan limits tool.'
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Report Shows Average Credit Score for FHA Loans in Washington & Oregon May 3, 2022
Your credit score plays an important role in your ability to secure a mortgage and get a lower rate. So, what is the average credit score for those taking out an FHA loan in Washington and Oregon? '
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FHA, VA or Conventional: The ‘Big 3’ Loan Options for Military Home Buyers in Washington February 7, 2024
Military borrowers have three major loan programs to choose from when they want to secure a home loan: FHA, VA, and conventional loans. Read on to find out more and to check out our loan limits tool.'
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FHA vs. Conventional Mortgage Rates: A Guide for Washington Borrowers May 3, 2022
There are different mortgage programs available which differ from each other somewhat. But part of these differences may be the mortgage rates that come with them. '
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Report: More Home Buyers Are Making Down Payments Below 5% March 9, 2022
How much of a down payment do you need to get a mortgage in Washington? What are average buyers putting down towards the purchase of a new home? Let’s discuss this in more detail in this article. '
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More 3% Down Payment Mortgages in Washington September 8, 2021
Summary: We’ve written about low down payment mortgages in the past, noting that some mortgage programs offer down payments as low as 3% of the purchase price. There have been some new developments on this front. We’ll go over what…'
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