Category: VA Loan

Michigan VA Home Loans

VA Loans are mortgages guaranteed by the US Government for military members who have served our country. With no down payment required, VA Loans are one of the best loan options. Underwriting requirements are flexible which allows for low credit scores and short wait periods after bankruptcy and foreclosure. We currently offer Zero Down VA… Read more »

Michigan VA Loan Site Condos

VA site condos in Michigan

The Department of Veteran Affairs has announced a major change that will waive the condo approval process for homes built as site condos in Michigan. This change will open up the availability of homes for VA loans and speed up the home loan process. Effective immediately, site condominiums in the state of Michigan will be… Read more »

2018 Conforming Loan Limits and FHA Loan Limits Increased

On November 28, 2017, it was announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, that for 2018 the baseline loan limit for conforming loans will increase from $424,100 to $453,100. This is due to raising house prices and real estate appreciation. According to the FHFA, from the third quarter of 2016 to the third… Read more »

Can I get a co-signer for a home loan?

Things to avoid when buying a home in Michigan.

If you want to buy a house, you have to meet certain requirements in order to secure a mortgage. What if you do not meet the requirements for income and credit history? The good news is you can ask someone to cosign on your loan, even if they won’t live at your house. Here’s what… Read more »

Can you have more than one VA Loan?

If you have a Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan on your first home and are thinking about buying a second property, you can get more than one VA Loan without having to sell or refinance your current home. This is called VA Loan second-tier entitlement. The higher tier entitlement kicks in for purchases over $144,000 per… Read more »

Loans for Veterans

Three years after the Civil War ended, Memorial Day was established to honor our veterans on the last Monday of May every year. But that’s not the only thing the US Government has done for veterans. Started in 1944, the VA Loan program makes the burden of getting a mortgage easier for qualifying veterans and surviving… Read more »

Buy A House with a Small Down Payment

If you are a first-time homebuyer, getting a mortgage may seem overwhelming — especially with all the different options available. Maybe you don’t have a lot of money for a down payment or your credit isn’t great. The good news is, you can still qualify for a home loan. Here are 4 low or no… Read more »

Buying a Home with Student Loan Debt

Buying a Home with Student Loan Debt In a few short months, thousands of college students across the country will walk across a stage, shake a hand, and graduate from a university with a degree and more than likely… a whole lot of debt. Student loans are often necessary to reach your educational goals, but… Read more »