Private lending is a necessary and legitimate function in the world of real estate. Without it, many successful projects would have never gotten off the ground. Unfortunately, not too many consumers are aware of private funds with the result being too many opportunities being left behind. In this article, I’ll explain how private lending works, […]
Surely the ideal loan program for those looking to come to their closing with as little cash as possible is the VA loan. There are only a couple of government-backed mortgages that do not require a down payment and the VA program is one of them. The other is the USDA mortgage but that is […]
Mortgage loan limits for conforming loans will take effect on January 1 of next year. For 2020, the conforming loan limit for a single family home will be $510,400, up from $484,350 in 2019. Higher limits will also apply to a duplex, triplex and fourplex. What, exactly is a conforming loan? Conforming Loan Explained A […]
Consumers can get a mortgage from multiple sources. Maybe one of the most common places to secure a home loan is someone’s bank. Or, a consumer can get a mortgage from a mortgage banker that offers mortgages only, unlike a bank which can offer other financial services such as checking and savings accounts and credit […]
When mortgage rates are at or near historic lows, like they are now, it’s a perfect time to take advantage of these low rates, consider a debt consolidation loan, and increase your buying power. At the same time, if you already have a mortgage and haven’t taken a look at refinancing lately, you might want […]
Impound accounts, also called escrow accounts in some parts of the country, are set-aside accounts used to pay property tax bills and insurance premiums when due. Each month when someone makes a mortgage payment and there is an impound account set up, 1/12th of the annual tax bill and 1/12th of the insurance premium are […]
This is an all too common phrase some lenders throw out when marketing their refinance programs or when speaking with a loan officer on the phone. A refinance replaces one loan with another and there are multiple reasons to refinance other than lowering an interest rate but skipping a mortgage payment isn’t one of them. […]
There is a term in the mortgage industry called “portfolio lending” and it’s a specific type of home loan program that caters to a particular situation. Portfolio loans are so important that without it the real estate industry would suffer. What is a portfolio loan? It’s a loan that does not fit into any secondary […]
Have you heard of the term “streamline refinance”? Lenders certainly have and when you discover what this process actually is, you may very well decide it’s time to refinance after all. A streamline refinance is where an existing mortgage is completely replaced by a new one. The term was originally coined when the Federal Housing […]
VA loans are a bit more forgiving overall compared with other zero/low down payment programs, and refinancing a VA loan is a great option. For those who qualify for a VA loan and want to come to the closing table with close to zero cash, the VA loan can’t be beat. No down payment, restricted […]
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