by Irene Moustakas | Feb 6, 2009 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Miscellaneous
I’ve added a new page! “Mortgage Terminology” can be found in the sidebar underneath “About / References.” I’ll add terms periodically and as they come up. If there’s anything missing that you’d like me to define,...
by Irene Moustakas | Feb 4, 2009 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News, Loan Programs and Products, Tips
I received a lot of additional questions to my January 26th post regarding the 5% down payment option, so I would like to go over down payment requirements for other property types and loan amounts. The following is limited to conventional loans. Down payment...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 30, 2009 | Loan Programs and Products, Tips
I’ve received many calls recently from referrals and new clients asking about refinancing out of their ARM and into a Fixed Rate Mortgage. Depending on the value of their house, their credit score and qualifying, sometimes I can help them, sometimes I can’t. But...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 26, 2009 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News, Loan Programs and Products, Tips
UPDATED JANUARY 13, 2010: Please refer to my most recent post regarding minimum down payment requirements. They are based on loan amount range as well as property type....
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 20, 2009 | Loan Programs and Products
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is and has been an excellent option for first-time homebuyer financing. Unfortunately, it has been temporarily suspended. CalHFA provides its loans through state-issued bonds, but because of our state budget crisis, there are...