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information on real estate here in
Southern California (OC/south OC) and
other newsworthy items of interest to friends
and families that may also be from a
national or international perspective.

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Friday, May 25, 2012

7 Things All Borrowers Should Know About FHA Loans

7 Things All Borrowers Should Know About FHA Loans

by FHA Pros    |    Friday, May 27, 2011

www.checkfhaapproval.com
FHA Pros, LLC, a national FHA condo approval 
service, has developed a list of facts speaking 
to the top misconceptions associated with FHA 
loans in order to help home buyers better 
navigate an already confusing market. FHA 
loans are mortgages issued by qualified 
lenders and insured by the Federal Housing 
Administration (FHA).
“We have seen home buyer interest in FHA 
loans go from practically zero three years ago to 
upwards of 87% today,” said Christopher Gardner, 
founder and president of FHA Pros, LLC. 
“Despite this rapid rise in popularity, many 
buyers still do not fully understand the benefits 
of these loans, and we believe it’s time to change 
that.”
1. FHA loans are not only for lower-income 
borrowers. FHA loans are available to everyone.
2. FHA loans are not only for first-time buyers. 
3. FHA loans are not just small loans; in fact, 
loan amounts can be as high as almost $800,000. 
visithttp://www.checkfhaapproval.com to instantly 
identify FHA-approved condo associations and 
review maximum loan amounts for a given location.
4. FHA loans are not affiliated with the section 8 
housing program. 
5. FHA loans are often more affordable than 
conventional loans.
6. FHA-approved condo developments are more 
desirable to buyers. 
7. FHA loans are assumable. In addition to lower 
down-payment and credit-qualifying requirements 
as compared to conventional loans, FHA loans 
are assumable. 
“Now, more than ever, buyers and sellers need 
to understand the options available to them 
when it comes time to buy a home,” continued 
Gardner. 

Thursday, May 24, 2012

http://www.veteransunited.com/realestate/an-overview-of-property-types-eligible-for-va-loans/#more-633
Posted By: JHall @ Veterans United.com

Apartments, condos, manufactured homes, co-ops, single-family homes — modern real estate has come a long way since the days of the one-room shack.
The current market offers a wide variety of homes to satisfy any buyer’s desires. But VA loan buyers will need to focus on certain types of properties in order to win final loan approval.
The single-family home is the bread-and-butter of the VA loan program, but many other kinds of homes can also garner VA approval. This post will help you guide military buyers toward winning properties with a closer look at what homes are eligible for VA loans.

Condominiums/townhouses

Condos and townhouses are certainly eligible for VA financing. But the entire condo or townhouse complex must receive VA approval before a buyer can obtain a loan for one particular unit.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Huntington Beach 2011 DUCK-A-THON! Official Aerial Video Coverage of Sur...




Huntington Beach 20th Annual Duck-A-Thon

Saturday, May 19 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza
Huntington BeachCA
The Annual Huntington Beach 
Duck-A-Thon features
rubber duck races from the 
HB Pier, food, arts and
crafts booths, shopping, 
and a kids' zone.


Don't Miss This One!
Ducks Get Dropped Early 
Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Watch as the Ducks Surf their
way to Shore all Weekend :)
http://www.latimes.com/business/money/fi-mo-mortgage-rates-20120510,0,2312288.story

Second Straight Week of Low Interest Rates! Click on Shaded Link Above for More Info.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Freddie Mac: 30-year mortgage hits record low of 3.84%

Freddie Mac: 30-year mortgage hits record low of 3.84%

BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE (Shadowed Above)
LINK and VIEW THIS RECENT INFO.

Lowest Interest Rates in 60 Years and We
are Currently Down to the 2001 Price Levels.

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