by Irene Moustakas | Feb 1, 2010 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News
Down payment requirements on conventional loans are dependent on several factors: Loan Amount, Property Type, FICO score and qualifying ratio. The FICO score and qualifying ratio come into play primarily when you have less than 20% down and because we have to layer...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 27, 2010 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News
Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured loans are a great way for people to get started in the housing market. It provides an alternative to conventional loans because it allows for little down (3.5%) and the minimum credit score requirements are more flexible....
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 21, 2010 | Business Promotion, General Market News
For all of my loans closed between now and the end of February, I will donate $100 to the Red Cross for relief in Haiti. If you are a California homeowner and would like an assessment of refinancing, please let me know. Interest rates have trended lower this week in...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 19, 2010 | Tips
This post is written by estate planner extraordinaire E.J. Hong. The way you hold title to your home is extremely crucial because it determines what happens with your ownership interest in the case of your death. I encourage everyone to set up a Trust because it is...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 15, 2010 | Tips
We had three earthquakes in three consecutive days in Northern California last week. The bigger one, a 6.5 magnitude in Humboldt County, caused significant damage. When natural disasters such as this occur, lenders will institute a “Disaster Area” policy....