Category: Mortgage Tips

2026 Conventional Condo Guideline Changes: What Buyers Need to Know

Fannie mae new guildelines for condos

Conventional Condo Guideline Changes If you’re buying, financing, or working with condos, things just changed. In March 2026, Fannie Mae dropped Lender Letter LL-2026-03 conventional condo guideline changes — a significant overhaul to conventional condo guideline requirements that affects project reviews, reserve funding, insurance rules, and more. Some of it makes life easier. Some of… Read more »

USDA Mortgage Repair Escrow Program in Michigan

USDA

Michigan homebuyers looking to purchase a home in rural or suburban areas have a unique financing opportunity through the USDA Mortgage Repair Escrow Program. This specialized program allows you to buy a home that needs repairs while financing both the purchase price and renovation costs into a single, zero down payment loan. The USDA Repair… Read more »

New Law Helps More Veterans Stay in Their Homes

VA Home Loan Reform

Today, 7/30/2025, President Trump signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act into law, and for thousands of veterans across the country, this could be a game-changer. This bill passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate, which is nearly unheard of in politics. If you’re a veteran using the VA home loan benefit… Read more »