Unlike in years past, the Sonoma County Real Estate Market continues to show strong appreciation gains. Homeowners who were upside down in 2011-2012, now have home-equity as the demand for real estate continues, despite stale inventory. If you own a house, you now have choices to protect, preserve or leverage your newly acquired home-equity. 6 Mortgage Options…
High priced loans by ‘industry-standard’ is any first mortgage loan that exceeds 1.5% in APR the weekly offered rate for a fixed rate or adjustable rate loan backed offered by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Comparing mortgages? One lender’s fees and lower rates might trigger a higher priced loan even if it seems like a…
The FHA is aimed at promoting home ownership for consumers who do not ” fit the box” by traditional credit standards, high credit score, big equity, low debt ratio etc. The FHA supports the housing market by offering an alternative financing vehicle for homeowners and buyers with little equity. The FHA makes loans on primary…
Real estate investors get targeted the most by multiple finance property restrictions the majority of mortgage lenders enforce. To set the record straight a multiple financed property situation is when there is more than four financed residential properties by anyone borrower/consumer. Multiple finance properties include every other residential property with debt- beyond the borrower’s primary…
As house prices continue to rise, the chance to refinance is ever more present considering favorable rates are still at historical lows. One the biggest dilemmas Sonoma County homeowners face is having a favorable appraisal valuation to refinance. Simple calculation any homeowner can do… *Divide your current principal loan balance by .8, doing so will…
You’re doing everything right, you’re paying your bills on time, you earn good income, and you’re applying for a mortgage with second thoughts. Maybe you’re trying to buy a new home, and something’s just not right, perhaps the proposed new payment is a financial squeeze. Paying attention to the signs means the difference between making…
As we round up the fiscal year 2012 and move into 2013, the next 12 months is showing compelling reasons why would-be home buyers are going to be buying more homes. In the beginning of 2012, the consensus was the real estate market was low, even flat in some parts. In summer 2012, purchase business…
If you are thinking about how to get a Sonoma County Mortgage loan please stop and make sure to read this article in its entirety. The mortgage loan process has transformed in the last few months and obtaining a Sonoma County mortgage loan is not a simple as it used to be. For illustration purposes…