Quick Credit Tip: When it comes to getting a mortgage the difference between a credit collection account and a judgment is significant. The biggest difference is that a collection account generally won’t have to be paid off as a condition of mortgage approval. …However, a court ordered judgment MUST be paid off before a mortgage…
If you are considering a USDA loan there are two things you should be aware of… 1) There are geographic restrictions. Not every area is eligible for USDA financing. The best thing to do is enter the address of the home or area you are interested in and see if it’s eligible for USDA financing.…
I wanted to take a minute and make sure you understand three important recent changes to FHA loans… 1) As of April 1, 2013 annual mortgage insurance premiums have gone up. a) For 30 year loans over 95% LTV = 1.35%. b) For 30 year loans under 95% LTV = 1.30%. c) For 15 year…
Freddie Mac is introducing a streamline refinance for conventional loans starting July 1st, 2013. The difference between this new streamline refinance program, and Freddie’s standard modification program is that it would require less documentation. Facts about Freddie Mac’s conventional streamline program… 1) The Streamlined Modification will target borrowers who are at least 90 days delinquent…
If you originated your FHA loan after April of 2009, and you want to refinance I would recommend you consider using a conventional loan. Here’s why… Even if your rate is 4.5% or higher it just doesn’t make sense to use an FHA streamline to refinance in cases where loans were originated after April of 2009. The…
When I look back on my blog posts over the years the most widely read posts consistently have to do with credit. People want to know the minimum credit scores they need to get the loan program they are interested in. Today I wanted to address the minimum credit scores needed to get a conventional…
Did you realize you can purchase houses directly from HUD for $100 down? HUD designates some of the homes they own as being eligible for their $100 down program. You would just need to ask your realtor for a list of these homes in your area. Here are some of the requirements for this $100…
Just got back from a week in Crested Butte skiing. Great town. Great Mountain. Awesome time with family! Here’s a picture of me and my boys on the lift… Quick mortgage tip… If you are shopping for a mortgage make sure your mortgage company has the ability to broker…
Fannie Mae has changed their definition of a Limited Cash Out loan in their latest selling guide (SEL-2012-14). This will be effective with all applications dated March 1st, 2013 and after. The changes are… 1) If the borrower finances the payment of real estate taxes for the subject property in the loan amount, but is…
I like to use video as a teaching tool for potential borrowers. Recently I created a series of short videos that show how to get a mortgage with various credit issues. I wanted to make these available to you in case any of them might apply to you… Here are the various subjects of each…