Buyers are Still out in Force – There is still very strong demand for housing, which means that you do not have to wait for the spring buying season to get ample interest. We are still seeing multiple offers frequently.
Less Sellers – Since most people believe they should wait and told spring to sell, there is less competition.
It is Still a Perfect Time to Move-Up – With rates moving down slightly over the last ...
• Get a copy of your credit report through www.MyFico.com. This will give us your true mortgage scores without a hard inquiry on your credit. You can also get a free copy of your report through someone like www.freecreditreport.com but it won’t give you the scores we use. There are 48 different FICO scoring models but only one that mortgage lenders use. No surprise, that this model is more conservative than most.
• Through an educational process, we can assist with ...
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You have a database that you use but deep down you know that it could be utilized to provide you with more referrals and long-term relationships. Use these tips to jump start your efforts.
Database Tips:
1) Make a commitment to call between two and five past clients / prospects per day to reconnect on a personal level and update their contact information. If you don’t already have it, get the day / ...
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When you apply for a mortgage on a condominium there are a whole host of additional considerations the lender must analyze. I like to think of it as two separate approval processes, the approval of your own personal loan and a secondary approval for the condominium complex itself. They take place at the exact same time but go down to separate paths. Since the approval process for the loan itself is no different than that of ...
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In this market, it is challenging to make a move if you must utilize the equity from the sale of your existing home for the down payment on a new home. Most Sellers will not accept an offer that is contingent on the successful closing of your existing property. But there is simple solution. Assuming you can qualify for both mortgage payments, and you have a 3 – 5% down payment for a conventional loan, you ...
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If you have had credit challenges in the past, beware of unscrupulous companies that promise they can solve all your problems. Far too many take advantage of you. They typically will charge you an upfront setup fee and then a monthly charge for as long as you remain a client. Most of them just take the “shotgun” approach and dispute every negative item on your report, every month. The credit reporting agency is then required to ...
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With inventory levels low in this competitive housing environment, some people are opting to make cash offers on homes to make their purchase agreement look more attractive to potential sellers. While this may help you get your offer accepted, there is a large pitfall you must understand. The IRS gives you a 90-day window to put a mortgage on a property to gain the benefits associated with this loan being considered “acquisition indebtedness”.
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IS YOUR BANK THE BEST PLACE TO GO? – Part 2
Last time, we presented a few things to consider if you are thinking about financing for your new home. Specifically, should you use a local bank or a Mortgage Banker? It may seem like the logical step is to call your bank. They have your banking accounts and since the Bank has your financial information, the process will be easier. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. ...
Continue Reading →IS YOUR BANK THE BEST PLACE TO GO? – Part 1
You’ve decided to make a move and buy a new home, what’s next? The first step should be to obtain a Pre-Approval Letter. It may seem like the logical step is to call your bank. They have your banking accounts and since the Bank has your financial information, the process will be easier. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. In fact, it is typically a much ...
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