Can I make this work?

I will try to make this short and to the point:I can't do FHA on the condo I want because it's not an approved condo complex. In my particular circumstance, too many units are already FHA insured for a ...

Notice of Acceleration and Refi?

I might be able to avoid Acceleration, if I can get caught up by Oct 8. I really want to keep my home, my kids were born here. If I cannot avoid Acceleration, will another lender be willing to refinan...

would private loans be the right thing for me?

I want to buy a fairly cheap second home (a condo) in Maryland. I'm thinking $100K but maybe as much as $350K depending on the deal. But I want a "private" loan so that it doesn't show up on my credit r...

does this makes sense?

Tell me if this makes sense:I have a buyer agent who is willing to give me back 2% commission.I am interested in new construction and home is already built. Seller does not want to lower the price becau...

home buying question

Can you please tell me if it is possible to get a first mortgage from a lender for 50% of the home price, and have the seller carry a second mortgage for the other 50% with no payments for 15 years?We a...

FHA-Approved condo

I'm considering putting in an offer for a condo that's on the FHA-approved list. There is a pending lawsuit and renovation that's going on in the building. The assessments for the renovations are alre...

self-employed, limited credit history, been outside the us, do I have hope?

Hi,I'm currently 23 years old, and had been living outside the U.S. from 2003-2008. During that 5 year period, I was unemployed and living with my common-law spouse. In August 2008, I was presented with...

tell me mortgages qualifications PLEASE

Howdy,I done been planning to gets me family a mortgage loan so thats I can get me a new roof over are head.Cud anyone tells me the basics to get started ?Please tells me what to do so I can get outta t...

PLEASE HELP with calculating how much I can really afford

I'm trying to figure out how much a lender is going to suggest I can afford for my mortgage and I have a question: I understand that the current calculation is based on a payment of 31% of your total mo...

Buyers are offering 20 to 40% above asking price. How do I compete in su...

Waht exactly is an "Origination Point"? How come some brokers have it s...

Do I have to pay it? Can i opt out?

My friend says we should invest in Vegas Condos. Buy and rent them out...

Is that a good investment? Seems like they have lost a lot of their values? is he right? Is that a good investment

What is a good faith estimate? How long into the loan process should I ...

Need more info on Good Faith Estimate

If we do take advantage of $8,500 tax credit, who do we file it with?

Do we file with IRS? Is it done in next year's Tax return?

I wonder if I qualify, credit score of 680-695

This is my first post and I am very excited to hear your thoughts. I am wondering if you think I might qualify for a FHA loan. Here is some info about me:Credit Score: Ranges from 680-695Income: 45,000C...