Posts Tagged ‘ First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit ’

Contrary to what you may have read (or heard), the federal home buyer tax credit has not been extended past June 30, 2010. At least not yet.
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Existing Home Sales rose in March, as expected. U.S. homebuyers closed on 7 percent more homes as compared to February.
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If your pre-qualification and/or pre-approval letter is more than 8 weeks old, it would be prudent to have your lender "re-pre-approve" you. Mortgage guidelines have been in flux and your original lender letter may now be invalid.
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Taxes are due April 15 and if you're among the millions of Americans who wait until the last week to file, watch this video interview. It could help you reduce your federal tax liability.
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There's just 30 days remaining to use the federal home buyer tax credit. The credit ranges up to $8,000 for first-time homebuyers, and up to $6,500 for existing homeworkers who have lived in their main home for 5 of the last 8 years.
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Starting Monday, April 5, 2010, getting an FHA mortgage will be more expensive. That means you'll want to give a full mortgage application before the weekend so your lender can register your loan in time for the deadline.
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In November, Congress extended and expanded the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit program to include a subset of "move-up" buyers -- homeowners that have owned and lived in their home for 5 of the last 8 years. The credit ranges up to $8,000 per buyer. There's now just 7 weeks left to take...
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Fewer homes went under contract in January as the housing market continues to limp through the winter months. According to the National Association of Realtors®, the Pending Home Sales Index fell to its lowest level in 3 quarters this January. By contrast, in October 2009, the index had touched a 3-year high.
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The economy's improving but lending standards are not. Nationally, banks are making mortgage approvals harder to come by. Underwriting guidelines are tightening.
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In a statement issued Wednesday, the Federal Housing Authority outlined policy changes to its mortgage assistance program. The shift is meant to both reduce the government group's portfolio risk while strengthening its overall financials. For consumers, the changes mean higher costs.
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