FHA and VA approved condos

Why is approval important and valuable? The Federal Housing Authority, commonly known as the FHA, does not issue mortgages, contrary to popular opinion. They do provide mortgage insurance to lenders on behalf of qualified applicants and as such, are important players when it comes to the availability of mortgages. It is estimated that approx. 60…

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HUD announces agreement with Bank of America to settle LGBT discrimination claim

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced an agreement with Bank of America (BOA) to settle a claim that the mortgage lender refused to provide financing to a lesbian couple.  The agreement is the first enforcement action taken against a lender involving HUD’s recent rule ensuring that the Department’s…

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