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USDA Loans FAQ
USDA loans are 100% financing mortgages backed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division. They offer the lowest monthly cost of any zero-down loan in many markets — combined with a 0.35% annual fee (lower than FHA’s MIP) and often-competitive rates. The catch: the property must be in a USDA-eligible rural or…
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Mortgage Rate Buydowns Explained: 2-1, 3-2-1, and Permanent Buydowns
Buy Down the Rate, Not Just the Price In a high-rate market, a seller-paid permanent buydown is often the best use of seller money. Here’s how 2-1, 3-2-1, and permanent buydowns actually work — including the rules most lenders gloss over and the math that makes them worth it (or not). Run a Buydown Scenario…
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You Earn More Than Your Parents Ever Did. Why Does a Mortgage Still Feel Out of Reach?
More Americans are earning upper-middle-class incomes than at any point in modern history. At the same time, buying a home feels harder than it did a generation ago — even for families making six figures. This post breaks down why that gap exists, what it actually takes to get approved when your financial picture is…
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Should I Pay Off My Car Before Buying a House?
Most people think a bigger down payment means a better home. That’s not always true. One simple move with your existing savings could qualify you for $100,000 more house — same monthly payment, no raise required. Almost nobody knows this strategy exists. Quick summary: Paying off a car loan before buying a home can increase…
