Feb 16, 20101 minFirst Time HomebuyersWhat is an FHAÂ Mortgage?This is the first post in a series about the FHA (Federal Housing Administration). In short, the FHA is an agency of the federal...
Jan 23, 20102 minFirst Time HomebuyersFHA Loans Now Available to Homebuyers Purchasing Forclosed PropertiesHUD is taking action to speed resale of foreclosed properties to new owners in an effort to help bring stability to home values and...
Jan 22, 20101 minFirst Time HomebuyersChanges to FHA Loans Impact BuyersThe Federal Housing Administration announced several changes to FHA insured loans this week. 1)  The upfront mortgage insurance premium...
Jan 17, 20101 minFirst Time HomebuyersSmart Homebuyers Learn Mortgage BasicsEducating yourself on the basics of mortgage finance can save you headaches, time, and confusion, not to mention money. David Bach,...
Jan 9, 20102 minMortgage Lending NewsNew Law Affects Good Faith EstimatesContributed by: Glen Bremer, Alpine Mortgage Planning Office: 503-718-9856 We begin 2010 with some major changes to the Good Faith...
Jan 2, 20102 minArticles for BuyersHow to Find a Safe Mortgage BrokerYour mortgage broker is the only one who has access to the lender. It is critical to compare your options before deciding on a lender...