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Mortgages

MA Home Equity Loan Tips

May 9, 2016 By John Montanaro

There are a few home equity loan options. Some may be a better alternative than others based on your situation, mortgage rates, and what you need the loan for. The MA home equity loan tips offered below may help you understand your options. Types of Continue Reading

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Advice On Reverse Mortgages For MA Properties

December 26, 2015 By John Montanaro

Reverse mortgages may be a great option in certain circumstances. It is critical to understand the pros and cons prior to using this loan option. This article provides advice on reverse mortgages for MA properties. Reverse Mortgage Defined A reverse Continue Reading

Filed Under: Mortgages Tagged With: MA, mortgages, financing

An Overview Of Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance For MA Home Mortgages

December 5, 2015 By John Montanaro

Mortgage insurance is typically mandatory when a owner borrows more than eighty percent of the value of a home. It protects mortgage companies against financial loss should a homeowner default on. Although it is for the benefit of the mortgage Continue Reading

Filed Under: For Home Buyers, Mortgages Tagged With: MA, mortgage insurance, loan options

TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Changes

September 14, 2015 By John Montanaro

When trying to obtain a mortgage, you are given many forms to review. It is easy to get lost. Each of these was created by different laws over time. You may find that these forms offer similar facts, making it even more difficult to understand. The Continue Reading

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Rate Reduction Refinancing VA Home Loans In MA

August 25, 2015 By John Montanaro

Veterans with VA loans have the ability to easily refinance to a better interest rate through a special program. This is commonly referred to IRRRL which stands for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan. Any VA authorized lender can provide this Continue Reading

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Benefits Of HomePath Mortgages For MA Buyers

August 11, 2015 By John Montanaro

If you are seeing a Fannie-Mae owned property, you may see a comment regarding HomePath financing. These loans are strictly applicable to Fannie Mae listings and include a few great options. The benefits of HomePath mortgages for MA buyers in this Continue Reading

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Arlington MA FHA Home Loans Lower PMI Premiums effective January 26, 2015

July 2, 2015 By John Montanaro

Some great real estate news for 2015 is that the PMI premiums for FHA home loans is lowering by half a percent. This will truly help people now in the market to purchase a home. In this blog are some facts on on Arlington MA FHA home loans lower PMI Continue Reading

Filed Under: For Home Buyers, Mortgages Tagged With: Arlington MA, FHA home loans, PMI premiums

Overview Of Waltham MA HomeStyle Renovation Home Loans

June 18, 2015 By John Montanaro

FNMA HomeStyle home loans enable homeowners to roll the cost of rehab into the home loan. It can be used to buy a new property or to refinance an existing loan. It may involve small or large repairs and therefore is a useful alternative for houses Continue Reading

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Updated Limits For FHA Loans In MA

March 26, 2015 By John Montanaro

FHA updates their loan limits on an annual basis. Home buyers must know what they are and how they might fluctuate. Below is an update on updated limits for FHA loans in MA. Understanding FHA Loan Limits Loan limits are the highest allowed loan Continue Reading

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