by Irene Moustakas | Jul 10, 2017 | Featured, Loan Programs and Products
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by Irene Moustakas | Jul 6, 2017 | Featured, Industry News, Loan Programs and Products
The lending landscape has lightened up, and with it new programs and opportunities have become available. Here are some niches that I can assist with, along with a brief explanation of the program. Future Income Program – allows a borrower to close a loan 120 days...
by Irene Moustakas | Jun 27, 2017 | Featured, Loan Programs and Products
Did you know you have options in paying or avoiding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)? PMI is charged by the lender when you do not have 20% down payment. It is insurance to protect the lender (not you) against you defaulting on the mortgage, since you are considered...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 9, 2017 | Featured, FHA
UPDATE: THE REDUCTION IN FHA’S MORTGAGE RATES HAS BEEN SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY. In this rising interest rate environment, FHA will be passing along a little reprieve to home buyers and home owners that are securing financing through FHA. The annual insurance...
by Irene Moustakas | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Industry News
Great news, conforming loan limits are increasing in 2017! We haven’t had an increase since 2006. (!) The new conforming loan limit will be $424,100, up from $417,000. With this increase, the high-balance loan limit will increase per county as well. For Bay Area...
by Irene Moustakas | Nov 28, 2016 | Featured, Tips
If you purchased your home with less than 20% down payment on a Conventional loan, you were required to purchase Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). PMI is a cost that protects the lender in case you default on your mortgage (stop making payments). Lenders are required...