The maximum FHA loan size for California has been increased for 2018. Starting in January, the FHA loan limits for California will range from $294,515 to $679,650, for a single-family home. These maximum amounts vary by county and are generally the…
The maximum mortgage amount for a conforming home loan in California has been increased for 2018. Depending on the county in which you reside, the new conforming loan limit will fall somewhere between $453,100 and $679,650. These maximum loan amounts…
With the year drawing to an end, a lot of home buyers in the Oakland area are looking ahead to 2018. And many of them share the same question: Will 2018 be a good time to buy a house in…
We looked at the overall requirements for a home loan in a previous blog post. Today, we will talk about the income and documents needed to buy a house in California, when using a mortgage loan. Income Needed to Buy…
With only a couple of months left on the calendar, many California home buyers are already looking ahead to 2018. And many of them share the same questions regarding mortgage loan qualification criteria. Today, we will answer one of those…
It has been several months since we published our last mortgage rate forecast for California. So clearly an update is warranted. Below, we have rounded up the latest mortgage rate predictions for California and the nation, provided by two expert…
Down payments are a primary concern for home buyers in California. Today, we will look at the average FHA down payment in California's major cities, based on current home prices. We'll also talk about how FHA borrowers can get assistance…
With only a couple of months left in the year, many first-time home buyers in California are looking ahead to 2018. And a lot of them share the same questions: What are the mortgage qualification requirements for first-time home buyers…
Should I buy a home in the Bay Area now, or wait to see what the market does? What will the real estate market be like in 2018? Will I pay more for a house if I buy a home…
Home prices in California have risen steadily over the last couple of years, and experts predict they will continue rising into 2018. As a result, many home buyers in California are seeking ways to reduce their upfront, out-of-pocket costs. Military…
