Regardless of how much advancement is made in society, things tend to move at a slower pace in the rural areas across the country. People move into a home and tend to stay there for a long time. The average income does not change much over time. And there is little change in the development of commercial properties. That is why the Wisconsin USDA Rural Housing program...

If you missed Part 1 – Available Mortgage Programs, Part 2 – Understanding the Payment or Part 3 – The Loan Process, be sure to read those first.

Many fall in love with the idea of buying a new home. Unfortunately, that euphoric feeling causes people to get details and plans mixed up. Buying a home is a wonderful investment, but it should be approached with the right strategy....

If you missed Part 1 – Available Mortgage Programs or Part 2 – Understanding the Payment, be sure to read those first. When you are ready, Part 4 – Pre-qualify is out!

Although buying a home usually requires getting a loan, this type of loan is very different from other types of lending. Here are some of the typical steps involved in the loan process for first time home owners....

Welcome to Part 2 of our Wisconsin 203k series. Today we are going to cover the guidelines of the two types of 203k financing.

When purchasing or refinancing with a 203k loan the eligible mortgage amount is based of the projected value of the home after the improvements are completed. The appraisal is a two step process, the as-is value and the value after...

If you missed Part 1 – Available Mortgage Programs be sure to read those first. When you are ready, Part 3 – The Loan Process and Part 4 – Pre-qualify are out!

Understanding a mortgage payment is very important for a Wisconsin first time home buyer. Most loans, such as for a car, are fairly simple to understand because it usually involves just two parts, the principal payment...