This post is part of an ongoing series in which we answer some of the most common questions among first-time home buyers in California. Today's question is: "What are the basic mortgage qualification requirements for first-time home buyers in California?"…
Do you have questions about the current state of the Fremont real estate market? You've come to the right place. Below, we have rounded up some current real estate trends as well a Fremont housing market forecast for 2017. Fremont…
Do you plan to use an FHA-insured mortgage loan to buy a home in Orange County, California in 2017? If so, we have some good news. The FHA loan limit for Orange County will rise by more than $10,000 in…
Do you have questions about the mortgage qualification process in California, or what it takes to qualify for a home loan in 2017? You've come to the right place. On this page, you'll find answers to some of the most…
We've just learned that HUD will reduce the California FHA annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) for 2017, effective later this month. This could save homeowners an average of $500 this year, according to officials. In 2017, the annual MIP for…
This article is part of an ongoing series, in which we address some of the most common questions among California home buyers and mortgage shoppers. This time around, we'll answer the question: Which type of mortgage loan is best for…
In California, the real estate closing process represents the final step in the home buying journey. And as a home buyer, you need to understand how it all works so you can prepare accordingly. This guide explains the steps that…
Home buyers in Orange County, California will get higher loan limits in 2017, thanks to a nationwide revision announced at the end of 2016. The 2017 single-family loan limit for Orange County will go up to $636,150. This applies to…
To start the new year, we're taking a look back at California mortgage rate history over the last 12 months. The chart below shows mortgage rate trends in three loan categories, during all of 2016. We'll follow that up with…
It was a big year for the Orange County, California real estate market. Home prices across the metro area rose steadily in 2016, with the median house price climbing above $660,000 for the first time. But what's in store for…
