Category Archives: Mortgage Programs
← Older postsBuyers opting for little-used type of FHA loan
February 22, 2011More people taking advantage of loan program that allows home buyers to borrow money needed for improvements The Federal Housing Administration’s 203(k) loan program has been around for decades, but it’s been little used due in part to a lack … Continue reading
Advantages Of An FHA Loan
February 18, 2011The FHA loan’s main advantage is that it helps the home owner secure a better rate from lenders. Actually, these Federal Housing Administration loans aren’t loans, because the only thing they do is insure it. But this works out very … Continue reading
New FHA 203k Qualified Loans Make Remodeling Your Home Possible
January 13, 2011Amidst economic turmoil a new program eases the pain of financing a remodel or rehabilitation project. A Federal Housing Administration qualified 203k loan provides homeowners with a one-stop shop financing option. In the past it was far more difficult to … Continue reading
Foreclosure Relief For Seniors
January 11, 2011If you are over 62 and are facing foreclosure on your home, Frost Mortgage may have a way for you to save your home and eliminate your mortgage payments for the rest of your life. The Frost Mortgage Senior Saver … Continue reading
What kind of federal mortgage programs does the government have for assistance of home owners?
January 4, 2011The federal government does not administer mortgages on its own, however, the Federal Housing Association (FHA), under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers several insurance programs to assist single families with purchase of their home loans. … Continue reading
What Is an FHA Reverse Mortgage?
December 30, 2010Federal Housing Administration (FHA) reverse mortgages allow homeowners to access cash from the equity they’ve built up in their property over the years. Those over the age of 62 with either a fully paid-off mortgage or very few payments left on … Continue reading
New Mortgage Rules Help Seniors
October 21, 2010New reverse-mortgage rules from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) may help senior homeowners in need of retirement cash. Congress recently passed legislation extending the limit on these federally-insured mortgages to $625,500. Under the new rules, the mortgages aren’t limited by … Continue reading
New HUD Protocol Offers Older Adults More Information and Deeper Financial Assessment, Using Tools and Materials Developed by NCOA
August 5, 2010WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) now requires all HUD-approved reverse mortgage counselors to provide their clients with the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) 28-page consumer booklet on reverse mortgages. In addition, … Continue reading
Great news for FHA lenders from Congress
June 29, 2010Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lenders will be exempted from new “risk retention” rules, which is great news for companies who issue loans insured by the government. National Mortgage News reports that [t]he legislation finalized by the conference committee late last … Continue reading
Video: Catch the latest dish on our new commercial
June 3, 2010Here at Frost, we believe there are a few fundamental things that bring true joy to life. One is our homes, of course. Another is our food. That’s why we’ve become such big fans of New Mexico’s Hot Chefs. Have … Continue reading
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I recently attended the annual Mortgage Bankers Association lobbying day in D.C. with 5 of my industry colleagues from New Mexico. It was a very insightful experience.
It is apparent to me that there is a prevailing feeling in both the House and Senate, along with the Executive Branch, that our government should reduce [...]
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