Georgia has received approximately $8.6 million in federal stimulus money which will allow Georgians to take advantage of rebates for purchasing certain Energy Star appliances. This rebate program begins on February 12th and below are a few guidelines on how we understand the program will work. Be sure to visit
www.georgiarebate.com for full program details before purchasing your Energy Star appliance.
- The rebates will range from $25-$199.
- You must purchase an Energy Star appliance in person. A complete list of qualifying appliances can be found at www.georgiarebate.com.
- Purchases made before February 12th are not eligible.
- You can apply online at www.georgiarebate.com, and will need to mail the application confirmation with the sales receipt within 30 days of your online application.
- Rebates will be distributed in the form of a Visa prepaid debit card.
Labels: appliance, energy efficient, energy star, georgia, rebate
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com)January 20, 2010: 3:53 PM ET -- It's going to be harder to get a government-backed mortgage from now on.
Looking to shore up its weakening finances, the Federal Housing Administration is set to announce stricter standards on Wednesday.
The agency, which insured nearly a third of new mortgages in 2009, will increase the premium it charges for its mortgage insurance and require those with weaker credit scores to come up with larger downpayments.
The FHA will also reduce the amount of money a seller can provide a homebuyer for closing costs, as well as tighten its enforcement of lenders.
"Striking the right balance between managing the FHA's risk, continuing to provide access to underserved communities, and supporting the nation's economic recovery is critically important," FHA Commissioner David Stevens said in a statement. "Importantly, FHA will remain the largest source of home purchase financing for underserved communities."
Labels: downpayment, federal housing administration, FHA, mortgage insurance
Check out this weekend's mortgage rates provided by
Covenant Mortgage Corporation:
Conforming Loans: Loan amounts $417,000 & under*
30-yr Fixed = 4.875% Purchase Only
15-yr Fixed = 4.25% Purchase Only
Consult your Covenant Mortgage Professional for Refinance Quotes
Jumbo Loans: Loan amounts over $417,000*
5/1 ARM = 4.50%
7/1 ARM =4.875%
FHA Loans: *
30-yr Fixed Range= 4.75% - 5.25%
*Based on pricing as of Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 12:00PM.If you would like help with your next real estate transaction, please contact our team at
Vanderhoff Real Estate today. We can be your bridge to success.
Labels: 15 year fixed, 30 year fixed, covenant mortgage, FHA, interest, mortgage, rates, real estate, vanderhoff
Check out this weekend's mortgage rates provided by
Covenant Mortgage Corporation:
Conforming Loans: Loan amounts $417,000 & under*
30-yr Fixed = 4.875% Purchase Only
15-yr Fixed = 4.25% Purchase Only
Consult your Covenant Mortgage Professional for Refinance QuotesJumbo Loans: Loan amounts over $417,000*
5/1 ARM = 4.50%
7/1 ARM =4.875%
FHA Loans: *
30-yr Fixed Range= 4.875% - 5.25%
*Based on pricing as of Friday, January 15th at 12:00PM. If you would like help with your next real estate transaction, please contact our team at
Vanderhoff Real Estate today. We can be your bridge to success.
Labels: 15 year fixed, 30 year fixed, covenant mortgage, FHA, interest, mortgage, rate, real estate, vanderhoff
Moving to Forsyth County, Georgia?
Click here and take advantage of this great source of information
for your move into the area.
This information is provided by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. Labels: cumming, forsyth county, information, newcomer
