Loan programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture seek to increase homeownership and build critical infrastructure in rural communities. One of the first steps in determining your USDA loan eligibility is checking eligibility maps showing whether your geographic area qualifies.

Where do you find the USDA loan eligibility map, how do you use it, and what information does it provide?...

Serving your country in the military requires sacrifice from you and your family. You have to move often as you receive various military assignments and grow your career, and often these assignments come with modest pay. And depending on world events, you’re at risk of being sent into combat. The government tries to reward your brave service in various ways. One is through the VA Loan...

Buying a home is a considerable investment; for some people, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime deal. As soon as you buy a house, you become the new owner and person responsible for whatever the house comes with — something good or bad. If it comes with some existing issues, the experience will not be excellent since you will have to spend extra money to make repairs. We must keep all the...

Mortgage brokers in Texas are always working with first-time homebuyers to help them get the best mortgage rates. However, there are common financial mistakes that every first-time buyer mistakes that can hurt their chances of buying a home. We recommend avoiding these 5 mistakes if you’re shopping for your first home or your forever home.

Getting ready to buy...