The coronavirus has just changed the way in which mortgage lenders are now appraising homes. Due to market volatility and changing market conditions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just recently announced that they’re going to be loosening appraisal standards. Here’s how these new appraisal standards apply to you… On purchase transactions for a primary residence…
Purchasing a house is a very large financial investment and it needs to be done with care and prudence. With the chaos, the doom and gloom you may be asking yourself should you buy a house? Should you wait or should you pull the trigger on the high-ticket item? Here are some things to consider…
Buying a home is a high ticket purchase. It requires careful planning and due diligence. One of the biggest factors of buying a home is taking into consideration all the various reports, dates, and deadlines. It can be quite an ordeal of a process if it’s not handled correctly. Here is what to know… One…
If you’re desiring to refinance your house or even buy a new one and you don’t have several hundred thousand dollars, you’re probably going to need a mortgage. One of the things you should carefully consider is the mortgage company that you’re choosing to apply with. Here are some things you might want to think…
Your debt to income ratio represents the number of monthly expenses you have in relation to your monthly income. Lenders usually want this number to be no more than 50% of your monthly income. If you have a debt to income problem, this information is for you… One of the ways to increase your debt…
FHA Loans are one of the most flexible loan programs available in the US housing market today. They are incredibly flexible only require a 3.5% down payment and offers very makes sense underwriting. If you’re looking at an FHA loan however and you already own a house and your desiring to borrow money to buy…
Securing mortgage loan financing requires an ample credit score enough equity and or down payment, but it also requires income. You must have documented proof of income as well as a two-year work history to qualify for nearly every mortgage loan program. The following scenarios could be particularly beneficial or problematic depending on your financial…
When you’re refinancing or purchasing a home. There is going to be inevitable paperwork that the mortgage company is going to require. If you plan on seeking a mortgage anytime soon, please take heed in the information that follows… Mortgage companies are under federal requirements to specifically document ATR ability-to-repay. To meet government required consumer…