by Irene Moustakas | Mar 8, 2012 | FHA
In the midst of rising costs for FHA and Conventional loans, we are finally seeing some relief with the FHA Streamline Refinance program. This does not go in effect until June 11, 2012, but that’s right around the corner! To qualify for the savings: You must be...
by Irene Moustakas | Feb 29, 2012 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News
(Blog post has been updated to reflect the new change date of 4/9/12, per FHA Mortgage Letter 12-4) It’s happening again… FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums, as well as the monthly Mortgage Insurance charges, are set to increase on April 9, 2012. If you need an...
by Irene Moustakas | Feb 22, 2012 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Featured, Tips
If you are purchasing a home and the appraised value comes in lower than the sales price, this can be a deal-killer for many buyers. Lenders calculate the loan amount based on the lesser of the purchase price or the appraised value. If you’re at the Loan-to-Value...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 10, 2012 | Industry News
A new law has passed that will directly affect every person seeking a mortgage securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or insured by FHA, effective tomorrow, 1/11/12. Nearly every loan right now is held by one of these Government-Sponsored Entities (GSEs), so this...
by Irene Moustakas | Dec 13, 2011 | Miscellaneous
I am a member of the National Association of Mortgage Professionals, and received this email in my inbox this morning. The NAMB President wrote a letter to President Obama regarding Obama’s use of singling out mortgage brokers when discussing financial reform...