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USDA Increases Income Limits Making More Eligible

June 15, 2018 5:05 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Great news home buyers!  USDA Rural Development recently increased their 2018 Income Limits for the Single Family Guaranteed Loan Program. Higher limits mean more people will now fall within the income guidelines for USDA RD loans. Did you know that 97% of American homes qualify for USDA financing? There are many residential properties in suburban... Read More »


How Does My Credit Score Impact My Loan?

June 6, 2018 7:33 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

How Does my credit score impact my loan? Lenders use credit scores to determine: Who qualifies for a loan At what interest rate What credit limits typically, credit scores will range from 300-850. fair to excellent credit scores will range from 300-850. there are many benefits to having a fair to good credit score You’ll... Read More »


5 Steps to Homeownership

June 6, 2018 7:25 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

5 steps to HOME OWNERSHIP by: lh lending step 1: Talk with a loan officer to get pre-qualified for a home loan they’ll help you determine how much home you can afford, down payment requirements and more! step 2: shop for your dream home! step 3: get a contract on your home to be purchased... Read More »


How Much Home Can I Afford?

June 6, 2018 7:13 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

  how much home can you afford? buying too much house can quickly turn your home into a liability instead of an asset. That’s why it is important to know what you can afford before you start looking for a home. general rule of thumb Keep monthly mortgage payment to 25% or less of total... Read More »


Interactive Budget Worksheet and Tips

June 5, 2018 8:45 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Use our interactive worksheet to give you an indication of your financial health when including a monthly mortgage payment and typical homeowner expenses. LH Lending Interactive Budget Worksheet and Tips This worksheet will help you to understand your total debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, which compares your earnings against monthly expense obligations. Mortgage lenders consider DTI ratio... Read More »


Tips for First Time Homebuyers

June 5, 2018 8:34 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

12 Tips for First Time Homebuyers 1. Start saving for your down payment as early as possible Even though there are many options that allow as low as a 5% down payment, it is significantly better to have more money up front than less. Be sure to know how much home you can afford before... Read More »