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15 is Greater Than 20 – A New Angle Dispelling an Old Mortgage Myth

15 is Greater Than 20 – A New Angle Dispelling an Old Mortgage Myth

by Margaret Crowley | Jun 19, 2018 | 3 comments

When is 15 greater than 20? It sounds like a riddle, but the answer is no joke. In past posts, I have expressed my continued frustration about media stories perpetuating the utterly false mortgage myth that you need to put 20% down when buying a home. I get so...
What is the Role of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)? — Part 3

What is the Role of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)? — Part 3

by Sal Miosi | Dec 20, 2017 | 4 comments

As we fast approach 2018, we are still no closer to defining the role of government-backed mortgage insurance provided by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Housing reform that reduces taxpayer risk is a hot topic; however, we seldom include the FHA’s role in...
What is the Role of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)? — Part 2

What is the Role of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)? — Part 2

by Patrick Sinks | Jan 11, 2017 | 4 comments

Our country’s approach to housing policy has become severely disjointed — to the point some would label as dysfunctional. It certainly makes no sense to me or to many people I speak with. This is why in June of last year, I blogged about the need to have a discussion...
What is the Role of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)?

What is the Role of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)?

by Patrick Sinks | Jun 15, 2016 | 3 comments

As we enter the summer and the housing market continues to recover from the Great Recession, what seems like an annual ritual has begun again. Rumors have started, and positions are being put forth that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) should reduce its...

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