Carol Y. Pierce

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carol@advancedfunding.com

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How to Cancel FHA Mortgage Insurance

How to Cancel FHA Mortgage Insurance

Mortgage loans made by the Federal Housing Administration can be a huge help to homebuyers without a large down payment. FHA loans require down payments of as little as 3.5%. Traditional loans often require 20%. Yet FHA mortgages come with some strings at

Dec 04, 2019 | FHA Loans Homeowner Tips Refinancing a Home

How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection Before You Buy

How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection Before You Buy

Once you’ve put an offer on a home, the excitement sets in and you can’t wait to close. But there are some important things that need to take place before that day, namely a home inspection. You cannot see all a home’s issues from a walk

Nov 27, 2019 | Purchasing a Home

FHFA Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2020

FHFA Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2020

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conventional Loan Limit Will Increase to $510,400 Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie

Nov 26, 2019 | Conventional Loans Mortgage News

4 Common Mortgage Refinancing Myths

4 Common Mortgage Refinancing Myths

Refinancing is a word thrown around in the mortgage world and can be a very useful tool for homeowners. But there are plenty of misconceptions about what a mortgage refinance is and what it entails. By understanding the four most common myths about refina

Nov 13, 2019 | Refinancing a Home

6 Homebuying Mistakes to Avoid

Forgoing an Agent Some homebuyers think they can navigate the buying waters alone, but as complex as the real estate market is today, that strategy is risky. One of your first steps should be to find a trusted real estate professional who will repres

Nov 06, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home

Toughest Cities to Get a Mortgage

Toughest Cities to Get a Mortgage

Although overall U.S. mortgage application approvals are near record highs - just one in ten applicants is denied nationally - there are some places where it’s much harder to get a home loan. According to LendingTree, Miami ranked number one on the

Oct 25, 2019 | Mortgage News

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