down payment assistance programs: Student loans...the hellish gift that keeps giving!!! - 09/11/19 08:39 PM
Picture it.......Atlanta, 2019 You've been working your dream job for quite some time and your salary is enough to support your lifestyle and accumulate a pretty decent amount of savings. You've accomplished a lot in obtaining multiple and/or advanced degrees and you're finally enjoying the fruits of your labor. So...you decide that now's the perfect time to buy a home. Since you're paying 1800 per month in rent, you figure that handling a similar mortgage would be as easy as taking candy from a sleeping baby. You drive around town to get a feel for your desired neighborhoods and you're finally … (2 comments)

down payment assistance programs: USDA Rural Development Financing.....A diamond in the rough!! - 09/23/14 12:47 AM
There are SOOOOO many costs involved with actually purchasing a home that it sometimes tend to be quite disturbing. Closing costs alone can cost a buyer up to 6% of the purchase price of the home! Not to mention earnest money deposits, home inspection fees, appraisal fees, etc....it could become quite nauseating.
 
HOWEVER......
 
There's rest for the weary....hope for the hopeless....a rainbow at the end of the storm!!! USDA Rural Development has a loan product that provides 100% financing to its buyers!!! Yes....now, you'll still be responsible for a great portion of the above-mentioned costs, BUT....at least you'll have … (0 comments)