Did You Know You Can Use Assets as Income to Qualify for a Loan?
If your regular income streams are not sufficient to qualify (salary, social security, pension…), but you have a chunk of money in asset accounts, then we can use those assets to create income. It can give enough of a boost to qualify for a home you love! The income...First Time Homebuyer eBook – UPDATED!
I first published this e-book in 2014 and have now updated it with new and current information. It reviews the basics of homebuying, what lenders look for, and provides an overview of loan products and programs. Check it out here and let me know how I can help! Share...Down Payment Assistance Options: National Homebuyers Fund, Inc® for 100% or 102% Financing
The National Homebuyers Fund (NHF) serves to provide down payment assistance to both returning and first time homebuyers. It’s one of the few down payment assistance programs available that does not have a first time homebuyer or income limitation stipulation! I...What is the Difference Between a Non-Occupant Co-Borrower versus a Co-Signer on a Mortgage?
A co-borrower is a person you are buying a home with, and you will live in that home together; you are also both equally obligated on the mortgage. A non-occupant co-borrower is someone that is helping you qualify for a loan, but they will not be living in the...DID YOU KNOW? There Are Interest Rate Incentives for First Time Homebuyers
If you are a first time homebuyer and your gross income is below your specific county’s Area Median Income (AMI) limit, did you know that you qualify for some pretty attractive interest rate incentives? It can usually result in savings of approximately .5% to .875%,...How a 30 Year Fixed 2nd Mortgage Can Help Pay Off Debt
Did you know that Americans owe an astounding $1.13 trillion in credit card debt? That’s a number that’s hard to picture, isn’t it? Inflation and increased interest rates have contributed to this growing number, and it certainly shows us that many American households...Why to Consider Working with a Mortgage Broker Versus a Bank
If you are looking to purchase a home or refinance your existing mortgage, you may want to look beyond simply walking into your bank. Many people secure a real estate loan through their bank because they don’t always realize that other options may exist. I started out...Down Payment Assistance Options — Today’s Highlight: Zero Money Down FHA Loan
An FHA loan is a government-insured loan that allows as little as 3.5% down payment. Besides allowing little money down, its other advantages when compared to a Conventional loan is that it typically carries lower interest rates, it is more forgiving with lower credit...TWO WEEKS LEFT to Apply for CalHFA’s Dream for All Program
Registrations for the Dream for All program opened up on April 3rd, and there are now 2 weeks left to register for a voucher. Vouchers are limited and determined by lottery. The Dream for All program serves to help first time and first generation homebuyers get their...Loan Calculator
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