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Home loan tips, mortgage advice, and real estate insights from 1st Nationwide Mortgage.

Do New Conventional Loans Compete Against Government Loans?
Are today's conforming loans a better deal than a VA or FHA loan? Let's look at some of the difference and make a sound conclusion from there.

Bank Statements: Lenders Don't Want To See These 3 Items
When lenders receive your bank account statements to review, you need to be certain that it will not bring on more conditions or questions that could get your application denied.

Low Dow Payment Mortgage Considerations
Buying a home in Southern California means you'll more than likely need a down payment unless it's a VA loan. Additional options exist for home buyers with as little as 3- and 5-percent down programs.

Best Low Down Payment Programs for Home Buyers
Before starting to shop for homes in California, you will want to be sure you are applying for the best loan program which includes a low down payments and attractive interest rates.

Still Don't Have Your Pre-Approval Letter?
When you're looking to buy a home in a competitive housing market and you're going to finance the home, a pre-approval letter is extremely important to obtain.

Methods to Homeownership for Military Families
Becoming a homeowner could be a little complicated when you are in the military and have a family. Here's an overview of the advantages of using a VA loan.

4 Questions You Need to Know Before Buying a Home
Don't forget about these important factors before making a commitment to buy a home. These can play a large role in your personal finances in the future.

Qualify for a Mortgage With a Non-Occupying Co-Borrower
Mortgage qualifying is challenging sometimes for one borrower to qualify based on their income ad debts. When qualifying is a problem, consider a co-borrower to help you qualify.

Q & A on Orange County FHA Loans
An overview of the advantages & disadvantages, down payment, and current loan limits of FHA loans in Orange County, California.

Enticing Loan Programs for Orange County First-time Home Buyers
Learn about the multiple down payment programs for first-time home buyers in Orange County, CA.

Home Loans in Orange County Far Above Being Underwater
Information about cities with underwater homeowners. They basically owe more on thir home that the property is worth.

2016 Loan Limits Rise in 4 California Counties
The U.S. is raising the loan limits in specific California counties in 2016. Learn which ones will benefit from this new change.
