NHF is Gone?!
We just received a notification about the National Homebuyer Fund (NHF) down payment assistance program and wanted to keep you informed. NHF is one of the most popular down payment…
The Lender that Could – I Knew I Could
The mortgage business can be a confusing industry to understand. There are different types of loans, different types of lenders and different paths for loans after closing. All of these…
Don’t have a lot of money for down payment?
(All stories shared on Lending A Hand contain fictitious names with changes to insignificant details. The privacy and trust of our customers is our top priority.) I received a call…
The Bank of Mom and Dad
We received a couple of calls in the past few days for potential home buyers looking to get qualified for a mortgage and both of them had questions about how Mom and Dad could help them qualify. Here are their situations:
Money for Buying a Home
Money, money, money. Money is normally one of the biggest obstacles that stops renters from buying their first home. I don't think that would be the case if they knew…
Mortgage Shopping
Mortgage shopping isn't exactly like grocery shopping or clothes shopping, but it is actually quite similar. Ultimately when you are shopping you are looking for two things: quality and cost.…