by Irene Moustakas | Apr 30, 2014 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Business Promotion, Featured
I am so happy to announce that I have published and posted my e-book on FINANCING YOUR FIRST HOME It is geared towards individuals and families seeking to buy their first primary residence in California, but it can also be used as a refresher for people refinancing or...
by Irene Moustakas | Apr 21, 2014 | Featured, Tips
This is a document that I send to clients whom are refinancing their home mortgage. There are a number of “heads up” items listed, all of which are meant to prepare you for any hiccups or annoyances in the refinance process. Many of these will also apply...
by Irene Moustakas | Apr 17, 2014 | Featured, Loan Programs and Products
The 30 Year Fixed loan program is the most common program chosen by homeowners. It provides fixed, secure payments at the same interest rate and mortgage payment for the life of the loan (30 years). But there are other options for fixed rate term mortgages that not...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 3, 2014 | Featured, Tips
Can you purchase a home or refinance your existing mortgage and not pay anything to do so? The simple answer is yes, but it definitely needs more explaining. There are costs associated with every purchase and refinance; the question is how they are paid. The best way...
by Irene Moustakas | Feb 23, 2014 | Featured, Industry News, Loan Programs and Products
Back in the day, we only had a conforming loan limit (currently $417k), and any loan amount above that was considered Jumbo. Now we have three levels of loan limits and down payment requirements for Conventional loans. (FHA will allow 3.5% down payment up to a...