How to Remove PMI on Conventional and FHA Loans | Team Chedester
Paying PMI or FHA mortgage insurance? Kyle Guldenpfennig breaks down exactly how to remove it, when your lender is required to cancel it, and what FHA borrowers need to know. ...more
Mortgage
June 09, 2026•5 min read
First-Time Homebuyer Checklist for Iowa | Team Chedester
Just closed on your first Iowa home? Use this post-closing checklist — including the June 30th Homestead Tax Credit deadline — to get settled the right way. ...more
Mortgage
June 02, 2026•5 min read
Is Your Mortgage Servicer Really On Your Side? | Team Chedester
A real story about why your mortgage servicer's goals and your mortgage advisor's goals aren't always the same — and what that difference can cost you. ...more
Mortgage
May 31, 2026•2 min read
FHA & VA Qualifying Income in Des Moines | Team Chedester
Salary, side income, gig work — learn which income types count for FHA and VA loan approval in Des Moines. Free review with Team Chedester. ...more
Mortgage
April 28, 2026•2 min read
FHA & VA DTI Requirements in Des Moines | Team Chedester
Wondering if your debt will stop you from buying a home? Learn the FHA and VA DTI requirements for Des Moines buyers in this 2026 guide. ...more
Mortgage
April 21, 2026•2 min read
Buy a Duplex With FHA or VA in Des Moines | Team Chedester
Yes — FHA and VA loans can finance a duplex or fourplex in Des Moines if you live in one unit. Learn the rules and start building equity today. ...more
Mortgage
April 14, 2026•2 min read
Manufactured Home FHA & VA Loans in Iowa | Team Chedester
FHA and VA loans can finance manufactured homes in Iowa — with conditions. Learn the 2026 eligibility rules and property standards before you apply. ...more
Mortgage
April 07, 2026•2 min read
FHA & VA Property Requirements | Des Moines | Team Chedester
Not every home qualifies for FHA or VA financing. Learn the minimum property requirements Des Moines buyers need to know before making an offer. ...more
Mortgage
March 31, 2026•2 min read
FHA & VA Mortgage Insurance Explained | Team Chedester
FHA and VA loans handle mortgage insurance very differently. Learn what Des Moines homebuyers will pay in 2026 — and how to reduce or eliminate it. ...more
Mortgage
March 24, 2026•2 min read
Can You Have Two FHA or VA Loans? | Iowa | Team Chedester
Can you carry two FHA or VA loans at once? Learn the 2026 rules for multiple loans, VA entitlement, and what's actually possible for Iowa buyers. ...more
Mortgage
March 17, 2026•2 min read
Buy a Condo With FHA or VA in Des Moines | Team Chedester
Condos can qualify for FHA and VA financing — but only if they're on the approved list. Learn what Des Moines condo buyers need to know in 2026. ...more
Mortgage
March 10, 2026•2 min read
FHA & VA Loan Closing Timeline | Des Moines | Team Chedester
FHA and VA loans in Des Moines typically close in 30–45 days. Learn what affects your timeline and how Team Chedester keeps the process on track. ...more
Mortgage
March 03, 2026•2 min read
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