Good Morning! I wanted to let you know how the major mortgage programs treat Chapter 7 bankruptcy… FHA: 2 years from discharge date, but not less than 12 months w/extenuating circumstances. VA: 2 years from completion date. USDA: 3 years from discharge date. Fannie Mae: 4 years from discharge date, or dismissal date. Freddie Mac:…
Hello! We have many people apply for mortgages that have recently changed jobs. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you or someone you know is about to change jobs and apply for a mortgage… The underwriter will want to see your first paycheck at the new job at a minimum, and…
Hello! A good credit strategy is important. Knowing simple things to implement to improve your credit scores is half the battle. Here are a few easy ways to improve your credit scores… 1) Did you know a single credit card late payment can ding your score by as much as 60 points? a) Helpful strategy…
Hello! One of the most important things you will have to do when you apply for a loan is to show that you have the money for the down payment. This is called sourcing in the mortgage industry. For instance, the down payment on an FHA loan is 3.5%. If the seller is paying your…
Hello! Product Spotlight: Owelty Loan In Texas we have some unusual rules when it comes to getting cash out of our homes. For owner occupied residences, we are limited to 80% max loan to value ratio. When it comes to a divorce, if one spouse is keeping the house they will often have to pay…
Hello! Did you know we have a loan product now that allows you to purchase investment property (up to 29 units) without producing income documentation? We do. They are called Debt Service Coverage Loans. As long as the rent from the property will cover the mortgage payment, that is all the income documentation we need.…
Hello! One of the most important things you will have to do when you apply for a loan is to show that you have the money for the down payment. This is called “sourcing down payment funds”. For instance, the down payment on an FHA loan is 3.5%. If the seller is paying your closing…
Hello! I wanted to clear up a common misconception about Reverse Mortgages. Please watch this very short video I just made explaining how Reverse Mortgages are more flexible than you might think… http://somup.com/c3f1lJO67W That’s it for today! Have a great day! Brett Get Pre Approved For A Loan Here My Previous Blog
Hello! Did you know we have a loan program for Foreign Nationals? A Foreign National is someone who is neither a US Citizen, or a permanent resident. Here are some aspects of the Foreign National program… 70% LTV for Second homes & Investment Properties Purchases ( 1 year full doc or asset depletion) 65%…
Good Morning! If you purchased a home using your own cash, and now would like to pull your cash back out – we can do that. This type of loan is called ‘delayed financing’. …and, you can get your cash back out of the house. In fact, we do these types of cash out loans…