Author: FHL Texas

Making The Move From Renter To Homeowner

There are different life events that motivate people to stop renting and look for a home to buy. You could be motivated by the decision to grow your family, while another person could look to homeownership as a long-term investment. Just as there are different reasons why people decide to look for their first home,… Read more »

The Right Start To The Homebuying Process

Your first homebuying experience can certainly be educational. That being said, there are challenges to face for those who have been through the process before, too, which makes the right support particularly important. With FHL Texas to help guide you through the financial aspect of property purchases, you can make a challenging and potentially confusing… Read more »

Tips On Buying An Investment Property

Not every home purchase is as simple as securing a place for the owner to live. FHL Texas can help you with different kinds of homebuying, such as the purchase of a second or vacation home or an investment property. Buying property for investment purposes can help you in the long term in exciting ways…. Read more »

What Homeowners Can Gain Through Refinancing

When you secure a mortgage, you receive a set of terms that ultimately affect what you pay each month and for how long you will owe on your loan. Sometimes, the best terms that are available to you are not going to be ideal in the long run. In this situation, there is something you… Read more »

Will Your Savings Help You Secure Your First Home?

What do you gain from building your savings over time? Part of why you should set aside money is to make sure you can protect yourself when the unexpected happens. Medical concerns, car repairs, unemployment, and other issues can come with costs that you will have to clear. However, you should not think about savings… Read more »

Should I Choose An FHA Or Conventional Loan?

When it comes to buying a home, the property cost is far from the only factor that affects what you will be paying from month to month. Different loan types offer different terms in the short and long term, and some come with additional costs that you will need to factor into your budgeting. One… Read more »

Best Ways To Enjoy Your Weekend In DFW

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It has somehow been hotter than usual in North Texas lately, but it is luckily cooling down over the next few days. Yes, this is all relative, but we should still rejoice in the less-scorching temperatures. This reprieve gives us the opportunity — and motivation — to go out and enjoy the myriad offerings the… Read more »

Enjoy Summer Family Fun This Weekend

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Well, it’s going to be a scorcher this weekend. Granted, it’s been a scorcher for the past week, and all this heat makes it tough to keep track of days, weeks, our own names, etc. Yes, this is Texas and yes, it is summer, but there’s something different about this heatwave; it just feels…mean. With… Read more »

Are You Looking For A Low Down Payment Mortgage?

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Are You Looking For A Low Down Payment Mortgage? Several loan programs can help home buyers with a lower income and/or low down payment. One such program is the Fannie Mae HomeReady mortgage. You could pay as little as 3% down on a HomeReady loan. That’s $6,000 down on a $200,000 home — even less… Read more »

Enjoy This Weekend In DFW With Your Family

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Welcome to another community blog post! We publish these every Friday to highlight some of the most alluring and interesting events going on around the DFW Metroplex each weekend. Although Dallas and the surrounding areas might not have the luster and prestige of New York, LA, or Chicago, they are still filled with fun and… Read more »