Articles by Jim Akin
2022 Tennessee First-Time Homebuyer Programs
March 15, 2022
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), the Volunteer State’s housing-finance authority, offers qualified first-time homebuyers several down payment assistance programs. The programs come with income... read more
2022 FHA Loan Limits in North Dakota
March 3, 2022
Mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offer a path to homeownership for borrowers with limited or less-than ideal credit or those with limited... read more
2022 FHA Loan Limits in North Carolina
February 25, 2022
Loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) are a great option for first-time homebuyers and others who have limited or spotty credit histories, or... read more
What Roof Financing Options Are Available?
July 6, 2021
The notion of “saving for a rainy day” really hits home when it’s time to replace a leaky roof. If your household emergency fund can’t... read more
Should You Get a Home Equity Loan for a Pool?
June 30, 2021
When you take out a home equity loan for pool financing, you’re essentially taking out a second mortgage. This is a fixed-rate installment loan secured... read more
