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payment: Down Payment Assistance Programs: Suspended, for now - 09/15/08 09:59 AM
Well, it's official.  I got an email this morning from our last wholesaler that was offering to fund loans using seller-funded down payment assistance programs like Nehemiah or Ameridream, stating that they were going to stop accepting new registrations for loans using these programs. 
So, this means no more 100% financing, right? 
Well, not exactly. 
According to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, several members of Congress, including Financial Services Committee Chair Barney Frank, are pushing legislation that would restore the status of seller-funded down payment assistance programs such as Nehemiah and Ameridream.  The legislation would, however, place significant restrictions on … (3 comments)

payment: 2 Ways to Obtain 100% Financing, Even Today - 06/02/08 01:09 PM
A substantial proportion of my business over the past two years has been to clients who have tried and tried, but who have never quite been able to save money.  I'm sure you've met them.  Whether it's been a question of supporting relatives, financial hardship, or just simple overspending, there are a number of people who are never going to accumulate the 3%, 5%, or 20% down payment that many loan programs now require. 
But, when Bank of America stopped offering loans through my company (and all other brokers) in December, and when declining markets policies made the popular My Community … (10 comments)

payment: How to Save for Your New Home: 5 ways to build 3% - 04/04/08 01:36 PM
In the last century, the required down payment for a home purchase changed significantly, decreasing from 50% of the price to 20% to as little as $0.  Recently, though, banks have started to ask for more.  For most homebuyers, without a special deal through an organization like Nehemiah, 3% investment is the bare minimum.  Here are 5 ideas that you can use to save for your new home.
Got a 401(k)? Today, more and more employers are offering this tool for retirement savings. Some even give free matching money for participating.  Make sure you're saving at least enough to get all the … (4 comments)

 

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