by Irene Moustakas | May 10, 2009 | Industry News
The fight against the HVCC isn’t over yet! I would like to share with you the letter that I wrote and sent to 9 of our elected representatives (governor, congresspeople and president). If you would like to contribute your own letter or phone call (or even use...
by Irene Moustakas | May 7, 2009 | Industry News, Miscellaneous
Lenders are now requiring homeowners of condos and townhouses to insure the fixtures and contents within their home. HOA dues (usually) cover insurance for just the outside of your unit and the development as a whole, not the inside. This can potentially change your...
by Irene Moustakas | May 4, 2009 | Loan Programs and Products, Rates
The Making Home Affordable program is in full effect. You can read about the requirements here, but the highlight of this program is that it allows homeowners that have between 80% to 105% Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio to refinance. I locked a client in on this program...
by Irene Moustakas | Apr 28, 2009 | Industry News
One final reminder about the appraisal process. If you sign and date an application and disclosures prior to May 1, 2009, and get your credit report pulled to justify those dated forms, we have control in who to order the appraisal from. If you wait until May 1st and...
by Irene Moustakas | Apr 21, 2009 | Industry News, Tips
We have 9 more days until appraisals have to be ordered through AMCs. The rule is that your application and disclosures must be signed and dated prior to May 1, 2009. If you do so, then we have control over who to order your appraisal from. If you sign and date your...