Tag: USDA Loans
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The Rise and Rise of Down Payments
A down payment is the portion of a home’s purchase price the mortgage borrower pays upfront. You knew that. But did you know the median down payment for U.S. homebuyers is now more than $55K+? That’s remarkable. It was less than $45K just last year. Buyers often try to put 20% of the purchase price down.…
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Who’s Buying Into Rural Boom Towns—And What the Locals Think
There’s a new dynamic in real estate. Companies and people are moving to Indiana, Nevada, Nebraska, Georgia, and Tennessee. Change is happening in rural areas, as so many people have left the cities to live and work in the outskirts. Counties in Florida and Idaho are dealing with similar growing pains. People have flocked to…
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“Assume” Makes a Great Deal for You and Me, Right? What to Know About Your Assumable Mortgage
Got a government-backed mortgage with an assumable loan? If you decide to sell, a buyer might jump at the chance to get, say, a 3% interest rate instead of something between 6% and 7%. An assumable loan lets the mortgage stay on the home, even though you transfer the home’s deed to a new owner.…