by Irene Moustakas | May 9, 2016 | Featured, Tips
When people ask me what I do and learn that I am a mortgage broker, the usual first and natural question is, “What are interest rates right now?” The answer is always, “It depends.” There are many factors that go into an interest rate, so that’s why it’s important to...
by Irene Moustakas | Apr 20, 2016 | Featured, Tips
It’s easy to get caught up in the desire to get the lowest available interest rate out there, but you must always ask, “At what cost”? Each day, you have multiple interest rate options, and each interest rate comes either at a cost or a credit. The lower the rate, the...
by Irene Moustakas | Nov 19, 2015 | Featured, Tips
To follow is a general expectation for the loan process, from the time of requesting the loan (or locking in on a rate) through closing. When you first start out, it can seem like a daunting experience as you gather all the documentation and paperwork, but if your...
by Irene Moustakas | Apr 21, 2014 | Featured, Tips
This is a document that I send to clients whom are refinancing their home mortgage. There are a number of “heads up” items listed, all of which are meant to prepare you for any hiccups or annoyances in the refinance process. Many of these will also apply...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 3, 2014 | Featured, Tips
Can you purchase a home or refinance your existing mortgage and not pay anything to do so? The simple answer is yes, but it definitely needs more explaining. There are costs associated with every purchase and refinance; the question is how they are paid. The best way...
by Irene Moustakas | Jan 23, 2014 | Tips
Your qualifying ratio, also called the debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, is one of the three main factors in getting a loan. The other two are the Loan-to-Value ratio (considering down payment or equity), and your credit score. There are many other factors in getting a...