by www.sanjacintotitle.com | Jan 13, 2014 | Mortgages:
Like the video shows, mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. Like home or auto insurance, mortgage insurance requires payment of a premium, is for protection against loss,...
by www.sanjacintotitle.com | Jan 13, 2014 | Federal Programs
Remember these points from the video: the FHA works to make homeownership a possibility for more Americans. With the FHA, you don’t need perfect credit or a high-paying job to qualify for a loan. The FHA also makes loans more accessible by requiring smaller down...
by www.sanjacintotitle.com | Jan 13, 2014 | Federal Programs
While this video simplifies things to help you remember, except for the addition of an FHA mortgage insurance premium, FHA closing costs are similar to those of a conventional loan. As of 2013, the FHA requires a single, upfront mortgage insurance premium equal to...
by www.sanjacintotitle.com | Jan 13, 2014 | Financing:
RESPA stands for the Federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. This video tells you about it all. RESPA requires lenders to disclose information to potential customers throughout the mortgage process. By doing so, it protects borrowers from abuses by lending...
by www.sanjacintotitle.com | Jan 13, 2014 | Selecting:
Well, as this story shows, this will likely be the first opportunity to examine the house without furniture giving you a clear view of everything. Check the walls and ceilings carefully as well as any work the seller agreed to do in response to the inspection. Any...