Refinancing home loan will require new lender’s title insurance policy

Written by Federal Title on February 29, 2016.

For those who closed with Federal Title in the recent past and who may be considering refinancing their mortgage, we'd like to let you know we can provide you substantial savings on your closing costs. In addition to providing a reissue...

Maximum VA Loan county limits updated for 2016

Written by Federal Title on January 11, 2016.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Program recently published county “limits” to be used for VA Loans effective January 1, 2016. Please note, these limits do not reflect a maximum amount that an eligible veteran is permitted...

Headlines: Cultural hub coming to U Street? Cost of FHA loan to drop

Written by Guest on January 14, 2015.

Here's a look at what's happening in real estate in and around the District of Columbia. Proposal would bring museum, condos and performing arts center to U Street area Under the proposal, the former Grimke School would be transformed into...

Maximum VA loan county limits updated for 2015

Written by Guest on January 8, 2015.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Program recently published county "limits" to be used for VA Loans effective January 1, 2015. Please note, these limits do not reflect a maximum amount that an eligible veteran is permitted...

Language stemming from outdated DC law should be removed from lender’s loan packages

Written by Guest on September 23, 2014.

Several mortgage lenders continue to require borrowers to sign a statement at closing as to whether a borrower has a non-borrowing spouse or domestic partner living with the borrower. The recitation provided by the lender reads, "Washington,...

Maximum VA loan county limits for 2014 released

Written by Guest on January 7, 2014.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Program recently published county “limits” to be used for VA Loans effective January 1, 2014. Please note, these limits do not reflect a maximum amount that an eligible veteran...

DC wants to ‘Open Doors’ to potential home owners

Written by Guest on September 17, 2013.

A new program from the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) called ‘DC Open Doors’ seeks to make homeownership in the District even more affordable. This new program offers qualified homebuyers a variety of mortgage loans, including FHA and...

FHA issues new rule on foreclosure, bankruptcy and short sale waiting period

Written by Guest on September 10, 2013.

In its August 2013 Mortgagee Letter, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued updated guidelines for giving an FHA-insured mortgage to borrowers who may otherwise be ineligible as a result of its post-bankruptcy, foreclosure or short...

Attention buyers and refinancers: Don’t acquire new debt!

Written by Guest on June 21, 2013.

If you apply for a loan to buy or refinance a property, your lender will tell you not to acquire new debt before closing. What does this mean? It means, don’t buy a car with a car loan. Don’t get a new credit card. Don’t increase your credit...

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Refinancing home loan will require new lender’s title insurance policy

Maximum VA Loan county limits updated for 2016

Headlines: Cultural hub coming to U Street? Cost of FHA loan to drop

Maximum VA loan county limits updated for 2015

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Language stemming from outdated DC law should be removed from lender’s loan packages

Maximum VA loan county limits for 2014 released

DC wants to ‘Open Doors’ to potential home owners

FHA issues new rule on foreclosure, bankruptcy and short sale waiting period

Attention buyers and refinancers: Don’t acquire new debt!

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