My “Financing Your First Home” e-book Has Been Updated!
I have updated my First Time Homebuyer e-book with current and updated information. Check it out, and feel free to share it as a resource! Financing Your First Home Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new...“Can I Use My Cryptocurrency Funds for Down Payment, Closing Costs, or Reserves?”
Cryptocurrency is becoming more prevalent in the marketplace, and more people are hoping to use it as proof of an established asset they own to be used for down payment, closing costs or reserves. However, at present, lenders and underwriters consider it unchartered...“Affordable Housing Fee” Translates to an Increase in Total Loan Closing Costs for Homeowners
Increased rental and housing prices have created a crisis in California, so the “Affordable Housing Fee” (Senate Bill 2) was passed last year, and is in effect as of January 1, 2018. This bill creates a funding source for affordable housing, collected through...“How Much Mortgage Do I Qualify For?”
The first step you should take if you are considering buying a home is to have a mortgage professional help you determine how much you will qualify for. To follow are the typical steps and explanations that I go through with my clients. I will provide a sample...Increased loan limits for 2018
Great news – The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing conforming loan limits again in 2018! New conforming loan limit will be $453,100, and high-balance loan limit will increase to $679,650 for high-cost counties. Lenders are also accepting locks and...Did You Know? NEW Student Loan Payoff Refi Program!
Fannie Mae recently announced a student loan refinance program, which allows homeowners to use their homes’ equity to pay off student loan debt. This is a special program, and even though you’re tapping into your home equity, you are not getting charged a “cash-out...15 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
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The lending landscape has lightened up, and with it new programs and opportunities have become available. Here are some niches that I can assist with, along with a brief explanation of the program. Future Income Program – allows a borrower to close a loan 120 days...Options to Avoid Paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Did you know you have options in paying or avoiding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)? PMI is charged by the lender when you do not have 20% down payment. It is insurance to protect the lender (not you) against you defaulting on the mortgage, since you are considered...Loan Calculator
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