Washington

Those who qualify for a VA loan will not have to make a down payment if they qualify when buying a home. Read on to find out more and to check out our loan limits tool.'

Recent data suggests that mortgage underwriting criteria in Washington State and nationwide have eased in recent years. This was true up until very recently. But the coronavirus pandemic may be putting a damper on mortgage eligibility. '

Recent data shows that most first-time home buyers in Washington State and nationwide shop for a mortgage loan before shopping for a home. There are several advantages to taking this preliminary step prior to house hunting.'

Home prices in Seattle rose by around 24% over the past 5 years. Where will prices go in the next year?'

Summary: FHA loans are a popular mortgage option among home buyers in Washington State, and elsewhere across the country. They don’t compete with conventional loans, in terms of overall market share. But they do come in second. In this article,…'

Summary: A down payment is needed to secure a mortgage to purchase a home. But down payment amounts can range a great deal, anywhere from 3% to 20% or more. There are even some zero down payment options available. The…'