Your credit score can save you a lot of money … or it can cost you a lot of money. Yet, some people don’t even know their credit score, or how to make it better. That’s bad news when you’re hoping to get the best deal on a mortgage (and looking at 30 years of… Read More »
One of the benefits of home refinancing has always been the tax deductions of a mortgage refinance and the closing costs incurred during the transaction. Most people who buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage pay closing costs. So, you may wonder if you can tax deduct some of your closing costs on a… Read More »
Subprime mortgages are considered home loans that have a higher interest rate than prime loans and they were very popular prior to the financial melt-down and mortgage industry crash. 10-years ago many subprime mortgage lenders stopped offering these high risk home loans. These days, it is much easier to get a sub prime mortgage loan… Read More »
We have been getting a lot of requests for no doc loans from borrowers looking to refinance because many Americans are self-employed and would rather not deal with the hassles of documenting their income. Being self-employed can be highly rewarding because you control your own destiny and control how much money you earn. However self-employed… Read More »
A blanket mortgage can be a powerful tool for real estate investors and developers managing multiple properties. It simplifies financing, enhances portfolio management, and provides cost-efficiency. Some commercial real estate investors have several properties and understand that juggling several mortgages with various interest rates and terms can be challenging. A blanket loan allows you to… Read More »
The 2024 loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain high. The rapid rise of home prices during the pandemic-era is fueling what could be the biggest increase in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limit since 1970. An increase in the conforming loan limit allows home buyers wanting Fannie or Freddie-backed… Read More »
Homeowners and loan officers know how important calculating Loan to Value, or LTV, when applying for a refinance mortgage. Your credit could be excellent but if your do not meet the LTV requirements for a mortgage refinance then you will be turned down. In a home refinance transaction, the Loan to Value (LTV) is just… Read More »
Are you excited to buy a house this year? You may be able to afford a low rate FHA home financing for several reasons. FHA financing is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, and feature more flexible underwriting standards than conventional loans. FHA lending standards are easier than most conventional loans and that’s why they… Read More »
Nevada is one of the fastest-growing U.S. states, both according to the total number of new residents since 2010 and the percentage growth rate resulting from the hundreds of thousands of new Nevadans. All that growth has made the Nevada housing market one of the most exciting in the country. Like the rest of the… Read More »
A new high LTV refinance program was just announced to Help Underwater Homeowners as HARP expired. The outlook for mortgages is looking better in early 2024, with rates finally going back down. Even though rates have increased significantly in the last 2 years, the 30 year fixed mortgages are still near historic averages. What is… Read More »
