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...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 14, 2009 | General Market News, Industry News
I wrote a blog post on this subject in September. To get a better understanding of its foundation, see my previous post: http://loansbyireneblog.com/2008/09/02/for-better-or-for-worse-new-appraisal-process-come-january-2009/ Essentially, the Home Valuation Code of...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 12, 2009 | Business Promotion, Miscellaneous
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by Irene Moustakas | Jan 8, 2009 | General Market News, Industry News, Rates
Interest rates are incredible, but I want to point out some recent limitations to these excellent rates. Normally, in terms of points vs. no points vs. no points/no fees, interest rates tend to work in .25% increments. For example, you would be quoted in the following...