October 15, 2015 By Eleanor Thorne We talk to folks everyday who have student loan debt and are looking at houses. Some of these folks have in excess of $50,000 in student loans. Many of them have IBR, PAYE (Pay as your earn) student loans that are in deferment, or forbearance. In the not so
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10/28/2015
Many people we talk to who had credit problems – have gone to an all “Cash” economy – meaning they don’t use credit at all any longer. We totally understand that theory, but we feel that the better program involves having SOME credit active. And today, that generally means that you need some re
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10/29/2014
Veterans who are interested in buying a new home in 2014 are in luck! The mortgage interest rates are still very low, and the price of housing in North Carolina is very affordable. There are predictions that VA Loan Rates 2014 will go as high as 5% before the end of the year! Because of Legisl
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07/29/2014
We talk so many first time home buyers every week, and often times the conversation starts with, How do I start the HomeBuying Process - They’ve looked online, they’ve talked to friends… and they’ve gotten the notice from their landlord that their Rent is going up. It’s pretty easy to calculate w
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07/15/2014
USDA Loans are perfect for people who want a home in a little more rural area. USDA Loans have no down payment requirement, and Sellers can pay closing costs… meaning you can buy a home with a USDA Loan with PENNIES out-of-pocket! The payments and Mortgage Rates for USDA Loans are some of the l
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04/10/2014
January 23, 2014 by Eleanor Thorne First Time Home Buyers in North Carolina often ask us questions about mortgage loan, and mortgage rates – because no one wants to pay more than you should! Here are some practical tips on how to shop for a Mortgage Loan, that have been written based on our year
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01/29/2014
Looking for a home in Charlotte, Mint Hill, Belmont or Monroe? If you’re like most people we talk to you want to get the mortgage loan that a) you can get approved for and b)has the best terms. FHA Loans in Charlotte are one of the most sought after programs available. More people are trying t
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01/08/2014
Are you tired of having to clean up after roommates? Tired of trying to find a parking space, or all of the music at all hours of the night coming from the unit above you?? Tired of Renting? Buy a House! Then take the Percent that the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency and the State of Nort
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12/27/2013
FHA Mortgages in Raleigh NC FHA Loans Raleigh NC are so popular because we have such a vibrant relocation population and we are a HUB for First Time Home Buyers in NC. The FHA Loans Raleigh NC Program allows folks to buy a house with a non-owner occupying co-borrower, obtain gift funds for the
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12/17/2013
Many folks are interested in the USDA Home Loan NC program - it is not just for First Time Home Buyers, however, the program does not require ANY down Payment! So it's very affordable. After understanding how the program works, the next question most folks have is what are the minimum credit sc
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12/16/2013
