Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions

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Discover answers to some frequently asked questions, industry updates, and other relevant news. If you can't find answers to your real estate and mortgage questions here, please ask us!.

Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions (FAMQ's):

Low Down Payment Mortgage Options - FHA Loan vs Conventional Loan

Low Down Payment and First Time Home Buyer Programs 2019 Edition

100% FHA! Conventional 1% down mortgage + 2% down payment assistance! What are Low Down Payment, First Time Home Buyer Programs 2019? First Time Home Buyer Programs 2019 Edition What are the low down payment mortgage and first time home buyer programs available in 2019? VA still offers 100%, zero-down financing. But what if you’re not […]

How much house can I afford?

How Much House Can I Afford? Insider Tips and Home Affordability Calculator

‘How Much House Can I Afford?'(The Definitive Guide)Home Affordability Calculator Reveals what a Lender thinks you can afford AND how much House You can Afford based on what you Want to Pay per month.*Updated with 2017 Industry Rules/Guidelines*Buying a house? The first question is to determine how much you can reasonably afford. That is a […]

First Time Home Buyer Class MN

Free First Time Home Buyer Class MN – Online Options! – Upcoming Classes!

First Time Home Buyer Class MN Upcoming First Time Home Buyer Classes in Minnesota: Please click on the Class Name for More Information and to Register for the First Time Home Buyer Class MN: Monday, May 22nd, 2023 – 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Minneapolis Community Education Class – Mortgage Financing: An In-Depth Look at The […]

1 Percent Down Payment - With Equity

Buy a Home with just 1% Down? Yes with the 1% Down Mortgage!

1% Down Mortgage It’s back! As of April 12th, 2023, the Buy a Home with 1% Down! You have 1%, the lender contributes 2%, giving you 3% Equity at closing-Available w/No monthly Mortgage Insurance option is back!! This program is only available for a limited time, so contact your local mortgage broker MLS Mortgage today! […]

First Time Home Buyer Class Minneapolis - New Mortgage Programs

First Time Home Buyer Class Minneapolis – New Mortgage Programs

First Time Home Buyer Class Minneapolis Mortgage Financing: An In-Depth Look at The New Mortgage Programs About the First Time Home Buyer Class Minneapolis: This First Time Buyer Class Minneapolis is on Monday, May 22nd 2023 from 6:30-8:30. You’ll discover the newest mortgage financing options available in today’s market, in a classroom setting. Down payments starting […]

First Time Home Buyer Class Minneapolis

First Time Home Buyer Class Minneapolis – How Much House Can I Afford

First Time Home Buyer Class Minneapolis How Much House Can I Afford in Today’s Market? About the First Time Home Buyer Class Minneapolis: This class is all new and located at Lake Harriet Upper School in South Minneapolis, MN now online! The class is on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Wondering how much […]

How To Get Your Offer Accepted – 12 Strategies for a Sellers’ Market

We have a Mortgage / Real Estate Question and Answer weekly, today’s question was: ‘Some things that you can do to help your offer stand out among the other offers is?’ Great question! How To Get Your Offer Accepted That is a very relevant question in today’s hot sellers’ market! So today we’re going to […]

tax day tax deadline last day to file taxes

Tax Day 2021 comes with Extra Time

Tax Day 2021 Tax Day this year comes with extra time again this year. The tax deadline has been extended to May 17, 2021 due to COVID-19. Do you have to pay this year? If so, did you budget appropriately for that? Are you getting a refund this year? If so, what are you doing with […]

Mortgage Insurance MI

Mortgage Insurance – Who needs it?

Who needs Mortgage Insurance? If you’re buying a house with less than 20% down payment, the answer is YOU. Mortgage Insurance is often abbreviated in the industry as “MI”. Some conforming home loans with less than 20% down do offer “No MI” or Lender-Paid MI. That option can be advantageous if you only plan to be […]

House Hack - House Hacking

House Hack – How To Live Rent Free and Become Rich – New Class

House Hack How to Live Rent Free on Your Terms Hack your way into Home-Ownership and Financial Freedom with this new online House Hack Class. House Hacks Class Description: “Your home is said to be your biggest investment. In reality housing is likely your biggest expense. House Hacks will explore ways to “Hack” your current […]

Loan Max VA and Conforming Loan Limits

Loan Max VA & Conforming Loan Limits 2021

Loan Max – VA Loan Limits and Conforming Loan Limits Loan Max Updated and Increased for 2021 – although the US Department of Veteran Affairs does not set a limit for VA Home Loans – most lenders do set limits and the VA Home Loan limits match Conforming Loan Limits. See VA Loan Benefits. Conforming Loans […]

How much is a down payment on a house

How Much is a Down Payment on a House? – Do you have enough?

How much is a down payment on a house? That varies whether you are a First Time Home Buyer, repeat buyer, or qualify for any unique loan programs. For many people, the minimum is 3% of the purchase price with a Conventional Loan (up to your Conforming Loan Limits) or 3.5% for a FHA Loan […]

Meeting with a Mortgage Broker

Meeting with a Mortgage Broker – Free Online Consultation

Meeting with a Mortgage Broker We’ve always offered meeting with a Mortgage Broker options for in-person and over the phone, but sometimes in-person is preferred. When you want (or have to) stay in the comfort of your home, we’re offering online video consultations via Zoom. Please contact us to schedule a time. We’re happy to […]

USDA Home Loan

USDA Rural Development Loans MN – 100% Financing

USDA Rural Development Loans MN : Zero Down, 100% Financing USDA Home Loan from USDA Rural Development. USDA Home Loan The USDA Home Loan is a popular option for home buyers desiring 100% Financing. USDA Rural Development assists approved lenders in providing low- and moderate-income households the opportunity to own adequate, modest, decent, safe and […]