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Tax Deductions for Homeowners

Tax deductions

Owning a house has many benefits, and one of them is the tax reduction. Do you know how many household expenses are tax deductible? Let’s look on tax deductions for homeowners.  When we talk about tax deductions, there are two types of deductions: Standard deduction and Itemized deductions. Before you file tax return, make sure …

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VA loan, 0 downpayment

VA Loan

VA Loan is a government-backed mortgage designed for Veterans, service members, and eligible surviving spouses. Eligible Veterans can purchase a home with no downpayment, no mortgage insurance, flexible credit guideline, and convenient fixed interest rates.  The purpose of VA loans is to make home buying easier for those who serve our country. The Department of …

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Is an FHA loan good for me?

FHA loan

Last update: Dec 17, 2022 An FHA loan is a government-backed mortgage loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and issued by a bank or other lender that is approved by the FHA agency.FHA loans require lower minimum credit scores and down payments than conventional loans, this means you might be able to get …

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What is a Jumbo loan?

Jumbo loan

Last update: Dec 17, 2022 A Jumbo Loan is a type of mortgage loan that exceeds the limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).  The baseline conforming loan limit for 2023 is $726,200 – up from $647,200 in 2022. The limit is higher in Alaska and Hawaii, where the number is $1,089,300 (from$970,800 in …

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What is a Conventional Loan?

Conventional loan

Last update : Dec 17, 2022 A conventional loan, generally speaking,  is a mortgage loan that is not offered or secured by the federal government. It’s available through or guaranteed by a private lender or the two government-sponsored enterprises- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac*.  The 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgages are the most common and are …

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ITIN Loan – No SSN required

ITIN Loan

ITIN loan program is a loan program designed for individuals who do not have an SSN (Social Security Number), with their ITIN (Individual Tax Identification) they can pursue buying a home in the United States. ITIN loan is a full doc non-QM mortgage offering flexibility for individuals residing in the United States. Let’s talk more …

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