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Congress renewed the $5,000 DC homebuyer tax credit for another two years as part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced earlier this month. The DC tax incentive will be retroactive...
12/30/2010
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Active-duty service members and veterans may be eligible for a home loan guaranty program offered the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for purposes of purchasing or refinancing a home. What is a VA guaranteed loan?It is a loan that is made by a typical mortgage company, savings and loan, or b...
12/16/2010
Once a determination is made as to which benefits are most advantageous for the applicant, the closing process can finally begin. There are several noteworthy items to keep in mind at this time:1. Prior to closing, the applicant will need to ensure that their mortgage is paid current, including i...
12/16/2010
Once your application for Expanded HAP assistance is approved, a Benefits Specialist will be assigned to your file, and will immediately contact you to determine the appropriate benefits for your specific situation.There are four types of benefits available under the Expanded HAP program. 1. Priv...
12/16/2010
If you believe that you meet the eligibility criteria for Expanded HAP, as broken down in Part II of our blog, the next step is to submit an application with the Army Corps of Engineers for your respective district. Application packages can be downloaded from the Army Corps of Engineers HAP websi...
12/16/2010
The Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Program recently published county “limits” to be used for VA Loans closing between January 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011. The limits for Fiscal Year 2012 have not yet been released. Please note, these limits do not reflect a maximum amount tha...
12/16/2010
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