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Happy New Year! The message is a little delayed, but I left for my honeymoon on January 1st and am just now settling back to work. We went to Thailand and Bali, which are two beautiful countries filled with wonderful people, incredible cultures and picturesque...Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Changes to Foreclosure Requirement
Fannie Mae just got a little more strict on their time period requirements for foreclosures. If you have been foreclosed upon, you cannot get a loan on a new home purchase for seven years. This went up from a minimum 5 year period. If you did a short-sale on your...Information Needed for a Rate Quote
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones. Mortgage rates have trended upwards the past three weeks, with significant daily swings, both up and down. World economic concerns (in particular, the European Union debt and banking issues)...Homeowners Insurance Requirements
Homeowners insurance (sometimes called hazard or fire insurance) is required when you purchase and refinance your mortgage. Even if you own your home outright, it’s smart to have fire insurance, even if there is no lender actually requiring it. Proper coverage is...Appealing or Rebutting Your Appraisal
If you are purchasing or refinancing, one of the biggest components to getting approved for your loan is the appraisal. For some, equity is a non-issue, but for others, the appraisal can make or break the deal. When the home’s appraised value comes in lower than...Loan Calculator
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