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First Time Home Buyer 401k Withdrawal Options

First Time Home Buyer 401k Withdrawal First time home buyers often struggle with finding the funds needed to purchase a home. You may be able to withdraw funds from your 401k to help purchase your home.   Can you withdraw Money from Your 401k to Buy a House? You can withdraw money from your 401k to …

FHA Loan Down Payment Requirement – Acceptable Sources

FHA Loan Down Payment Requirement FHA loans are designed to help home buyers who may have low credit scores, limited income, and very little cash to close. One of the benefits of purchasing a home with an FHA loan is the very low down payment requirement.  The FHA loan down payment requirement is 3.5% for …

Can a Seller Refuse an FHA Loan

Can a Seller Refuse an FHA Loan?   There are home buyers who are shopping for their dream home, but find some sellers are not accepting offers if they are using FHA insured financing to make the purchase. A seller is legally permitted to refuse offers from buyers who are planning to use an FHA …

FHA Closing Cost Assistance for 2023

FHA Closing Cost Assistance and Grants Home buyers looking to purchase a home with an FHA insured mortgage may have the down payment, but often need assistance with the closing costs. There are multiple ways to find help coming up with the funds needed to cover closing costs whether it is through assistance programs or …

FHA Foreclosure Waiting Period Guidelines

FHA Foreclosure Waiting Period If you have a recent foreclosure in your recent past, you can still buy a home with a mortgage in the future. However, lending guidelines will require you to wait until the seasoning period has ended and the waiting period is different for FHA loans. The FHA foreclosure waiting period is …

FHA Adjustable Rate Mortgage – ARM

FHA Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Most home buyers opt for a 30 year fixed mortgage when purchasing a home. However, the FHA adjustable rate mortgage is becoming more popular for home buyers who are looking for a lower monthly payment. What is an FHA Adjustable Rate Mortgage? An FHA adjustable rate mortgage provides home buyers …

FHA Loans for Nurses in 2023

FHA Loans For Nurses Nurses are today’s unsung heroes who deserve to have the ability to buy an affordable home with reasonable costs and fees. An FHA loan may be the best option for many nurses who are looking to purchase a home. FHA loans For Nurses FHA Loans offer nurses the opportunity to purchase …

Refinance FHA to Conventional – Weigh Your Options

Refinance FHA to Conventional Many homeowners who have an FHA loan are looking to refinance. The question is whether they should refinance to another FHA loan or a conventional loan. Refinancing from an FHA to conventional loan may be right for you depending upon your credit scores, equity in the home, and interest rate. When …

FHA Loan Eligibility Guide

FHA Loan Eligibility There are very specific FHA loan eligibility guidelines that borrowers should be aware of when purchasing or refinancing a home with an FHA loan. FHA loans may be the easiest mortgage to qualify for if you are eligible for the program. This guide will help you to determine whether you are eligible …

FHA Loan Income Requirements

FHA Loan Income Requirements Many home buyers ask how much income is needed to purchase a home or to qualify for an FHA loan. The answer will vary based upon many factors including the price of the home, property taxes and other debt on your credit report FHA does not have income requirements but there …