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FHA Sets Tougher Mortgage Requirements

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently set tough new requirements for they mortgages they back. According to the Edmond Sun the changes include the following: Beginning in the spring, borrowers will be charged an upfront fee of 2.25 percent for mortgage insurance, instead of 1.75 percent. The FHA will ask Congress for permission to raise the about [...] [...more]

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Non-Conforming Mortgage Loans from Traditional Lenders

If you cannot meet conforming lending guidelines (such as a down payment and a high credit score), you may still be able to take out a non-conforming mortgage from a traditional lender. Taking out a non-conforming mortgage is almost always more expensive than taking out a traditional loan. However, it can be much cheaper than [...] [...more]

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