Buyer information and resource library
Here are links to many sources for currently available information to help buyers
HouseLogic | Fannie Mae | |
Lots of information on financing, taxes, maintaining and improving your home | Tap Fannie Mae's vast resources for homeowners, home buyers and investors. Things to watch out for. | |
Mortgage Bankers Association | Freddie Mac | |
Home Learning Center -- Tips for making you a knowledgeable buyer. Also some useful brochures and other resources | Lots of helpful information on preparing for home ownership, mortgages, purchasing a home and so on | |
USA.gov Resources | Ginnie Mae | |
They're your tax dollars at work, so take advantage of all the resources available to you on a variety of topics | Find a path to homeownership. By vesus rent calculators, loan estimators and lots more | |
HUD | Home Path | |
The Housing and Urban Development Department has many tips for buying a home. | Buyer's guide for a Fannie Mae-owned home. Find their properties, financing options, etc. | |
Department of Veterans Affairs | State and Local Programs | |
Helpful information on VA home loan guarantee services and other VA resources. | In addition to HUD's mortgage insurance programs, there could be programs sponsored by your state. Check them out. | |
Federal Reserve Board | Ins and Outs of FHA financing | |
Mortgage information and other ways The Fed's vast resources can help you. | Here are steps to help take the mystery out of the whole financing process. | |
Federal Trade Commission | National Assoc. of Home Builders | |
Home financing information and how the FTC can offer you protection. | Lots of information on buying/building/remodeling homes, plus lots of other details. | |
Moving.com | HomeLoan.com | |
Moving tips, timelines, finding a mover, truck rentals, storage. | How to find the right loan for you through comparison charts on the various options | |
HomeSteps | IHDA.org | |
Another Freddie Mac site for finding affordable homes. Also information for owners facing foreclosure. | The Illinois Housing Development Authority provides help for first-time home buyers, through affordable mortgage and down-payment assistance. | |
Your Illinois Home |
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Lots of information for buyers (as well as sellers and current homeowners). Compares buy vs rent, preparing for home ownership, first-time buyer tips. |
More Financing resources at this link |
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Want some help with your down payment? Click on the image to the right and find out what help might be available. |