New HUD rule expands flood insurance choices for FHA borrowers Floods can happen anywhere. In fact, just one inch of floodwater can cause significant damage. Unfortunately, most homeowners’ insurance does not cover flood damage. Flood insurance is a separate policy that can cover homes, the contents of a home, or both, so it is important …
What happened to the MassDREAMS program?
As of Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 10:00 pm, the MassDreams grant program will be suspended. Due to its popularity and the expertise of lenders like Mortgage Equity Partners, the funds allocated for the grant program have been exhausted. The MassDreams program provided a forgivable grant for up to $50K, which could be used for …
What is a VA loan?
What is a VA home loan? VA loans are home loans with unique benefits exclusively for eligible service members, veterans, and some eligible surviving spouses. Most regular military members, veterans, reservists, and National Guard can apply for a VA loan. Spouses of military members who died while on active duty or as a result of …
How does a 2-1 buydown work?
A 2-1 buydown is frequently used as an incentive by a home seller if they are having difficulty selling their home and need to make the offer more enticing. Often, it helps the property sell more quickly; however, the cost comes from the proceeds of the sale of the home. Another way to do a …
What is a bridge loan? Learn about our Instant Equity Loan Program
Potential homebuyers in the current real estate market may find themselves stressed when trying to negotiate a competitive offer to purchase a new home. The market heavily favors the seller, so homebuyers need a competitive edge to set them apart. For this reason, Mortgage Equity Partners created our custom Bridge Loan Program, MEP’s Instant Equity …
6 tips for buying your first home
Learning the basics of homebuying You have been thinking about it but keep putting it off, then, sometimes life happens, and now it is time to leap into homeownership. Maybe the recently passed student loan debt forgiveness will help loosen up your finances, or perhaps it is the new dog that simply must have a …
