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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 [...] [...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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