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 | Dec 3, 2008 | Loan Programs and Products, Miscellaneous
We all know how the concept of risk and return in our financial lives normally works … the more risk you take on, the greater your potential profit (or loss) can be. The less risk, the less you can potentially make (or lose). In “normal” markets,...
by Irene Moustakas | Nov 5, 2008 | Industry News, Loan Programs and Products
The temporary conforming loan limit of $729,750 in high-cost counties was set to expire at the end of the year, but banks are pulling back on that and requiring all loans at this loan amount range to close by December 1st – NO exceptions. With rates having dropped...
by Irene Moustakas | Sep 23, 2008 | Industry News, Loan Programs and Products
This is unfortunate news that came quickly and unexpectedly. CalHFA is a state-specific governmental agency that helps first time homebuyers get into their first home via down payment assistance programs and other solutions. CalHFA has been instrumental in helping...
by Irene Moustakas | Aug 21, 2008 | Loan Programs and Products
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is a state-sponsored agency that offers affordable solutions and down payment assistance programs to first time homebuyers. To get a CalHFA loan, one must adhere to the following requirements: First time homebuyer (by...