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Refinancing to Buy Out a Spouse in a Florida Divorce
A spousal buyout refinance lets one spouse keep the home after a divorce. A new mortgage in the keeping spouse’s…
October 24, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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Buying or Refinancing After Bankruptcy, Foreclosure or Short Sale in Florida
If you went through a bankruptcy, foreclosure or short sale, you can still own a home in Florida again, but…
October 21, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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Reverse Mortgage Requirements in Florida: Age, Counseling, Property Rules and 2026 Limits
Reverse mortgage requirements in Florida come from the federal Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, which is insured by the…
October 18, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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Hard Money or Private Money on a Florida Home You Live In: What to Know First
Private money and hard money are usually associated with investors, but many homeowners ask whether they can use them on…
October 15, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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How to Apply for an FHA Loan in Florida: Steps, Documents and What to Expect
To apply for an FHA loan in Florida, you apply with an FHA-approved lender or mortgage broker, not with the…
October 12, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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FHA Loan Limits in Florida by County (2026)
The FHA loan limit is the most you can borrow with an FHA-insured mortgage in a given county, and it…
October 9, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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HECM for Purchase in Florida: How to Buy a Home With a Reverse Mortgage
If you are 62 or older and thinking about buying your next Florida home, there is a purchase option many…
October 9, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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Private Money Loans in Florida: Options When a Bank Cannot Finance the Deal
Private money loans in Florida can provide an alternative when a real estate transaction does not fit a traditional bank’s…
September 29, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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Foreign National Mortgages in Florida for Condos, Vacation Homes and Investment Properties
A foreign national mortgage in Florida can allow qualified international buyers to finance a condominium, vacation property, second residence or…
September 27, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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Asset Depletion Mortgages in Florida for High-Asset Buyers and Retirees
An asset depletion mortgage in Florida can help eligible borrowers qualify when they have substantial investments or retirement assets but…
September 25, 2026 by GREGORY HAYDEN
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