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...
by Irene Moustakas | Feb 12, 2014 | Featured, Loan Programs and Products
Mortgage Insurance is one of those necessary evils in purchasing a home with less than 20% down payment. The purpose of Mortgage Insurance is to protect the lender against the possibility of default. Yes, this is something you pay but does not have any real benefit to...