There are those who strive to get their credit scores as high as possible. Even way beyond the minimum FICO credit score for many home loan programs. Some programs that ask for a minimum FICO score of say 720 or 740 are above the minimum scores for other programs such as 680 or even 620. […]
Mortgage loans fall into two basic categories, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans. A fixed-rate loan, by far the most popular choice, is a loan program where the interest rate never changes. A fixed-rate loan allows borrowers to more easily plan their financial future because they know what the mortgage payment will be for years to come. […]
Buying and financing your first home has a lot of moving parts. There are multiple people involved, some you will talk to and many that you won’t. From an appraisal to a credit report to title insurance and more, your loan officer will make sure all the necessary documentation is included in your loan file. […]
Just in case you missed it, the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, concluded their most recent round of meetings on Wednesday, July 31, which affects the Federal Funds Rate (fed funds rate). The FOMC meets every six weeks to discuss monetary policy, current and future economic conditions and the cost of funds. While the […]
You’ve heard me talk before about the importance of the secondary market as it relates to the mortgage industry. Understanding how underwriting works and why there are exceptions is just as important when it comes to your mortgage. Mortgage Industry Overview There is both a primary and a secondary market in real estate finance. The […]
If you or someone you know is a first-time homebuyer ready to embark into homeownership process, there are some things you should know and be doing now. Follow these simple tips and your buying process will be a breeze, even a first-time homebuyer. First-Time Homebuyer Checklist Check Your Credit. Check your credit before you get […]
Most mortgage program guidelines follow the “rule of twos.” So what do you do when you have income gaps? Loan approvals require a lender to verify at least two years of employment. For self-employed borrowers, two years of self-employment is required and verified with at least the last two year of federal income tax returns. […]
Loan applications go through several stages before loan documents are actually printed. There’s the initial submission and documentation stage. It’s here where the loan officer reviews the application before submitting the loan through the automated underwriting system, or AUS. The AUS digitizes the application and runs it through an online app where a list of […]
It didn’t get a whole lot of publicity last week, but there was a major change for VA Home Loans. More specifically, the VA loan limit, or loan cap. Over the years, the VA loan limit has changed and the changes have always been favorable to the veteran. The most recent adjustment eliminates the VA […]
Mortgages are typically divided into two categories- conforming and jumbo. A conforming loan is one where the maximum loan amount is $484,350 for most parts of the country. In higher cost areas where the median home value is higher than the norm, the conforming limit rises as high as $726,525. Conforming loans are by far […]
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