by Irene Moustakas | Nov 4, 2015 | Featured, Loan Programs and Products
More Jumbo loan options with less than 20% down payment are becoming available. When our housing bubble burst and we got hit with the credit crunch in 2008, it was hard to find a competitive Jumbo loan, and nearly impossible to find one with less than 20% down. This...
by Irene Moustakas | Oct 7, 2015 | Featured
Most of my clients choose not to have an impound account for a number of reasons. See my blog post about the advantages and disadvantages of an impound account here. The #1 reason is usually because they like to have control in making their own payments, but...
by Irene Moustakas | Oct 5, 2015 | Featured, Miscellaneous
I have joined the masses (many years later than most) and am now on Twitter! Follow me there for tips, updates and commentary. And remember, you can also: Connect with me on LinkedIn Join me on Facebook Find me on Google+ Check out my reviews on Yelp I look forward to...
by Irene Moustakas | Aug 27, 2015 | Featured, Industry News
It has taken about seven years after the credit crunch in 2008, but we are starting to see the lending guideline pendulum swing the other way. Many of the conservative rules that were instilled after the housing crisis are starting to loosen back up. Here are some of...
by Irene Moustakas | Jul 13, 2015 | Featured, Industry News, Rates
The situation and uncertainty going on in Greece has translated to slightly decreased interest rates. Investors are taking money out of stocks and putting them into the safer haven of bonds, so that is causing mortgage bonds to improve, which in turn improves rates....
by Irene Moustakas | May 15, 2015 | Featured, Industry News
Lending guidelines are loosening up, and one of the recent places is in minimum down payment requirements. Fannie Mae now allows as little as 3% down payment for first time homebuyers. Here are the general requirements and guidelines: Conforming loan amounts only (up...