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Frequently Asked Questions from Buyers

Monica Ray | September 10, 2009 | 0 Comments

Frequently Asked Questions from Buyers Is there a cost to have a buyer’s agent? No, commissions are paid by the seller and already determined by the listing contract they have with their agent. Access Realty is a member of the Missoula Organization of Realtors(R) and the Bitterroot Organization of Realtors (R) we participate in their Multiple [...]

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USDA Direct Loan – Montana Home Buyer Programs

Monica Ray | August 29, 2009 | 0 Comments

USDA Direct Loan – Montana Home Buyer Programs USDA Rural Development www.rurdev.usda.gov/mt/ Program Overview USDA Direct Loan is a loan that provides low- and very low-income applicants with 100% financing with no private mortgage insurance. Applicants must qualify through a local Rural Development office. Applicants may obtain financing to purchase an existing dwelling, purchase a [...]

VA Loan – Veterans Home Buyer Program

Kevin Ray | August 29, 2009 | 0 Comments

VA Loan – Montana Home Buyer Programs – Real Estate Department of Veterans Affairs www.homeloans.va.gov Program Overview VA Loan is a program in which the VA is authorized to guarantee loans to eligible veterans to build a house in which the veteran will occupy the home. The no down payment loan may include simultaneous purchase [...]

Good Neighbor Next Door – Firefighters, Teachers, Medical Technicians, Police Officers – Montana Home Buyer Programs

Monica Ray | August 29, 2009 | 0 Comments

Good Neighbor Next Door Program Overview Good Neighbor Next Door is a program that provides a 50% discount on HUD homes with as little as a $100 down payment. This program is specifically for firefighters, medical technicians, police officers, and teachers/faculty in grades K-12. Houses must be located in one of Montana’s HUD-designated revitalization areas: [...]

Fannie Mae Expanded Approval with Timely Payment Rewards – Montana Home Buyer Assistance Programs

Monica Ray | August 29, 2009 | 0 Comments

Fannie Mae Expanded Approval with Timely Payment Rewards Fannie Mae MyCommunity Mortgage Program Overview Fannie Mae Expanded Approval with Timely Payment Rewards is a an option in Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter automated underwriting system that allows lenders to take a more comprehensive view of a borrower’s credit-worthiness. As a result, lenders can offer mortgage loans [...]

FHA Loan – Montana Home Buyer Assistance Programs

Kevin Ray | August 29, 2009 | 0 Comments

FHA Loan – Missoula Real Estate – Montana Home Buyer Assistance Programs Program Overview FHA Loan is a offers a standard fixed-rate loan for 1- to 4-family owner-occupied houses and only requires a mimimum down payment of 3.5% from the borrower. This loan permits 100% of closing costs to be a gift from a relative [...]

Energy Efficient FHA Mortgage Insurance – Montana Home Buyer Assistance Programs

Monica Ray | August 29, 2009 | 0 Comments

Energy Efficient FHA Mortgage Insurance – Montana H0me Buyer Assistance Programs Program Overview Energy Efficient FHA Mortgage Insurance is a is a no down payment FHA program for energy efficient homes. This program seeks to help achieve national energy-efficiency goals, reduce pollution and provide better housing for people who might not otherwise be able to [...]