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Subscribe Via RSS Feed | Subsrcribe Via Weekly Email News Letter First Time Homebuyer Program What is the First Time Homebuyer Program? It is a second mortgage loan program to assist qualified low-income individuals with the purchase of their first home. What are the maximum income limits and FT...

"The Weekly Wrap Up" Presented by Jason Wheeler 8/21/09 Just a quick note to update you on what happening in the ever changing world of Real Estate Finance this week. My goal is to keep you informed and updated on what's new in the financing world. You can get in touch with me for any financing q...

Subscribe Via RSS Feed | Subcribe Via Weekly Email News Letter It is our aim to help you through this process and make it as pleasant as possible.  Communication is key so feel free to contact me anytime.  I am committed to return all communications within a few hours. In order to manage what to...

Subscribe Via RSS Feed | Subcribe Via Weekly Email News Letter Closing Costs When Buying or Refinancing a Home When you talk to a lender, they usually prepare a "Good Faith Estimate" of closing costs.  Sometimes they will give it to you right away, but they are only required to mail it to you wi...

Subscribe You always hear about that "no cost loan" however the old adage is true there is no such thing as a free lunch. Ask your professional about what the true cost is of the "no cost loan" or call us at 925-954-7082 anytime and we would be happy to explain the differences, benefits and pitf...

Subscribe FHA loans are back as good business. The Federal Housing Administration guaranteed almost 186,000 mortgages in June, a record tally for the agency, which has insured more than 34 million properties since its establishment in 1934. First-time homebuyers are in part driving the record pu...

Subscribe Good morning everyone and thanks for reading. We are in the office throughout the day today working on various real estate deals and fundings this Wednesday 7/22 so just call anytime at 925-954-7082. We would also like to invite you to our event this evening in Fremont if you would lik...

Subscribe We've been working diligently to find ways to solve the appraisal issues that we are currently dealing with in the Lending industry. We are in the process of devising a system to get a fair appraisal on property that will get through underwriting very quickly. The HVCC laws of May 1st ...

Public Finance Mortgage Credit Certificates MCC funds now are available. Program Summary The Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, authorized by Congress in the Tax Reform Act of 1984, provides financial assistance to "First time homebuyers" for the purchase of new or existing single-family home. ...

This little known program is available in Pleasant Hill CA. The information below is from The Pleasant Hill City Website. ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS The house must be within the city limits of Pleasant Hill and owner-occupied.  The current, combined monthly income of...