Astor, FL FHA Loans in Florida
FHA loans differ from conventional loans in a number of ways. The down payment required for an FHA-insured loan is usually much lower than for conventional loans. FHA loans also have lower credit requirements than conventional loans, making them more available to a wider range of potential homebuyers.
FHA loans offer Astor, FL residents several other valuable benefits, not least of which is those aforementioned smaller down payments. Unlike a conventional loan, which ordinarily requires 10-20% down, FHA-insured loans only require down payments as low as 3-5%. The FHA is also more flexible in calculating factors to determine whether or not to approve the loan, factors such as household income and repayment ratios.
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Volunteers scoop up trash, history on St. Johns River
As "Captain" Jeff White of Astor piloted his pontoon boat down the St. Johns River near Astor, he pointed out local landmarks to his passengers - such as piles of shells left by Indian tribes and the tip of a ...
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Lake County community notes
The Astor County Library invites residents to meet author John W. Turner from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the library, 54905 Alco Road, Astor.
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New sports center opens in Mount Dora
Facilitators with the Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Department will host opening ceremonies from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday for the Frank Brown Sports Complex, 1245 Pine Ave., Mount Dora.
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Golf scramble in Mount Dora will benefit SunriseArc
SunriseArc will host its inaugural golf scramble, "An Afternoon Among Friends," on Friday at the Country Club of Mount Dora.
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River-cleanup help sought
Lake County will participate with Volusia County in the 12th annual St. Johns River Cleanup on June 7. Mike Bowers, Lake County's director of water quality services, will organize the cleanup effort on the Lake ...
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Buy coffee, help kids in need get school supplies
The Give a Kid a Backpack Foundation relies on donations and contributions to fund backpacks and school supplies for children in need.
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Memorial Day services and events
Astor Monday could be a good day for grilling in the backyard, but for many people Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to the men and women who have died in U.S. military service.
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Is that 'gluten-free'? FDA is working on the answer
Welcome to the eclectic smorgasbord we call the daily dish. Grab a seat at the table; there's plenty of room for everyone. via The Orlando Sentinel
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Of sand traps and people who come to the rescue
"Not to be rude, but you aren't from around here, are you?" I've only been working in Lake County for about 4 1/2 months, so when I go somewhere unfamiliar - a common occurrence - I usually look up directions on MapQuest. via The Orlando Sentinel
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Black Men family picnic set for today
The Coalition of Black Men for Positive Change will have an outdoor family picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Ferran Park in downtown Eustis. via The Orlando Sentinel
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Get busy with the St. Johns River Cleanup Saturday, June 7
In conjunction with National River Cleanup Week, the 12th annual St. Johns River Cleanup will begin at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 7. Boaters, scouts, civic organizations, environmental groups, businesses and ... via Volusia
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Florida Highway Patrol aircraft helps catch man in carjacked sedan
By Nic Corbett * DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER * April 25, 2008 A man in a stolen car with a loaded .22-caliber rifle in the back was caught Thursday morning by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper looking for speeders ... via Tallahassee Democrat
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Historian to relate story of Woodlea House
"People just love hearing the story over and over." Local historian Bob Grenier is doing what he can to make sure Tavares' historic Woodlea House, which was destroyed in an arson fire last year, isn't forgotten. via The Orlando Sentinel
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Memorial regatta planned at Wooton
Tavares and the Classic Raceboat Association will host the second annual Bernie and Jane Little Memorial Regatta on Saturday and April 6 at Wooton Park in downtown Tavares on Lake Dora. via The Orlando Sentinel
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Bikers get 850 warnings
"Our goal was to be highly visible" Lake County deputies issued more than 850 warnings to motorcycle riders during the 10-day Bike Week that officially ended March 9, according to agency figures. via The Orlando Sentinel
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Florida Holds An Interesting Record
Motorists heading east on State Road 40 past Mill Dam might notice that the road begins to rise and fall in ridges. via WFLA-AM Tampa
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Cruising Florida in a houseboat
"There's a whole bunch of them" "Come out manatees, show yourselves," my friend Kate called out from the deck of our 46-foot houseboat Ibis. via Seacoast Online
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Ocala National Forest's sand pine ecosystem is world's largest
"We don't think about the oxygen those trees are producing or the water going down into the aquifer" Motorists heading east on State Road 40 past Mill Dam might notice that the road begins to rise and fall in ridges. via Ocala.com
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Coalition gets money to help poor in disasters
"It's important that the entire state take advantage of this opportunity to harden their homes and decrease their house insurance" NORTHEAST VOLUSIA: Feb. 14, 4-6 p.m.; First Christian Church, 326 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, for residents of Daytona Beach, Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea. EAST CENTRAL VOLUSIA: Feb. via The News-Journal
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Astor inn takes its seafood seriously
"Being from east Volusia County and not knowing the area that well, we crossed the river, but a sign indicated we were entering Lake County" Susan Irwin of the newsroom's business desk -- along with a friend, Debbie Tate, visited Blackwater Inn in Astor late in December. via The News-Journal
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With Somerset's many FHA home loan programs, owning your dream home is more than just a dream.
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"Our family would like to thank Somerset Mortgage Lenders for getting us out of foreclosure. Without your help we do not know what would have become of our family. When we first called, we were in Chapter 13 bankruptcy...Not only will we now be able to keep our home, but we'll be able to put ourselves on track financially, thanks to all the efforts of the wonderful people at Somerset. We will be forever grateful to you all." - Scott & Amy
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