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Changes to Mortgage Insurance Rules: This Time, For the Better!

by Irene Moustakas | Apr 28, 2010 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News

In March 2009, I blogged an update that Mortgage Insurance qualifying rules were tightening and that the maximum Debt-to-Income ratio (DTI) was decreasing from 55% to 41%.  Then in June 2009, the minimum credit score requirement changed from 700 to 720. The credit...

Are You Aware of the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credits?

by Irene Moustakas | Apr 14, 2010 | 1st Time Homebuyers, General Market News

There is a small window of opportunity for first time homebuyers to get a combination federal and state tax credits of up to $18,000 (state tax credit is for California). Please make sure those in your life know about this! Federal Tax Credit Rules: (up to $8000 tax...

Earthquake Preparedness Tips: Blog Contributed by Kathy Sturr of Inside-Out Designs

by Irene Moustakas | Apr 7, 2010 | Tips

I was in San Diego this past weekend visiting family when the 7.2 earthquake hit in Mexicali, which is ~130 miles from where I was. It was definitely one of the bigger ones I’ve been through and lasted a long time. For all of us, going through that is a reminder...

FHA’s Upfront Insurance Premium Increasing on Monday, 4/5/10

by Irene Moustakas | Mar 30, 2010 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News

For FHA loans assigned on or after April 5, 2010, the upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) is increasing from 1.75% to 2.25%. If you’re on the fence about refinancing into an FHA loan, or are currently still working on negotiations for a purchase, there...

Things to Consider If You’re Thinking of Refinancing

by Irene Moustakas | Mar 24, 2010 | Loan Programs and Products, Rates, Tips

I just got a phone call yesterday from a 45 year old single mom of three.  She heard that rates have gone down and she was excited about potentially refinancing.  She has had her current loan (a 15 Year Fixed) since 2003.  In 7 more years, her mortgage will be...
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