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Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Waiting Periods, oh my!
(Mason-McDuffie Mortgage, Conventional Loans, Jumbo Loans, FHA, 203(k), USDA, VA,)
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Can I get a Mortgage after Bankruptcy or Foreclosure? Foreclosure and bankruptcy are never fun things to discuss. When it comes to a home, financial problems can turn shelter and a place filled with family memories into a source of stress and anxiety. Although we advise people do everythi...
Saving for Your Down PaymentAnyone thinking about buying a home knows that they need to save for their down payment. But, if you are like most people, you probably think it will take forever and don’t know where to start. In this modern age of technology some things change and some things stay ...
Saving for Your Down Payment Anyone thinking about buying a home knows that they need to save for their down payment. But, if you are like most people, you probably think it will take forever and don’t know where to start. In this modern age of technology some things change and some things st...
Low Down Jumbo Loans – Florida
(Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales)
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Some interesting possibilities for those looking for a jumbo loan in Florida: Current Low Down Jumbo Loans Florida Jumbo Loans & Credit Requirements In the past while, the conforming loan limits have been increased to cope with liquidity fears in mortgage markets because of the subprime meltdown...
2018 - Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
(NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656)
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2018 - Holiday Shopping Safety Tips Today's brisk cool wind reminds me, another summer with its warm sunny days is in our rearview mirror ... Brrrrrrr! It also reminded me that the Holidays are just around the corner! Of course, that means holiday commercials will soon be running on our TVs 2...
Weekly Mortgage Market Update for October 19, 2018
(VanDyk Mortgage - VA, FHA, Conventional, VA Jumbo, Jumbo, Purchase Loans, & Refinance, Direct Lender)
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For the Week Ending October 19, 2018 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. Minutes from last month's Fed FOMC meeting showed officials broadly agreed on raising interest rates further. The next anticipated rate hike is in December. Ret...
Your Thinking is Limited I recently discussed two big brain bursts that happened when I got involved in real estate investing, two burst that changed my thinking forever. Before I had them, I didn’t even know how tightly the lid was screwed onto my brain.You may not realize it, but your thinking ...
Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Waiting Periods, oh my!
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
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This is a great article to share with your past and current clients Can I get a Mortgage after Bankruptcy or Foreclosure? Foreclosure and bankruptcy are never fun things to discuss. When it comes to a home, financial problems can turn shelter and a place filled with family memories into ...
Florida News: Mortgage rates rise again – 30-year at 4.65%
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
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32514, Pensacola, Florida News: Mortgage rates rise again – 30-year at 4.65% Long-term U.S. mortgage rates are up for the fourth consecutive week, and the key 30-year FRM hit its highest level since May. Read more. Call or Text Charles Stallions Now 850-476-4494 for any of you real estate related...
Minnesota VA Jumbo Loan 2018 – Up to $1.5 Million and Lower Interest
(Good To Go Mortgage)
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Minnesota VA Jumbo Loan 2018Up to $1.5 Million and Lower Interest RatesNo longer is the limit $453, 100. Now, the 2018 Minnesota VA Jumbo Loan limit means you can be approved for up to $1.5 million. And interest rates are lower, too. This is an extraordinary time to consider financing or refinanc...
Weekly Mortgage Market Update for October 11, 2018
(VanDyk Mortgage - VA, FHA, Conventional, VA Jumbo, Jumbo, Purchase Loans, & Refinance, Direct Lender)
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For the Week Ending October 11, 2018 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. The weekly rate change was small, yet mortgage rates continued to creep up as 10-year Treasury bond yields hit a 7-year high. Rising bond yields pressure mortgag...
Recently Closed - Cash-Out Refinance in Downingtown, PA
(Mason-McDuffie Mortgage, Conventional Loans, Jumbo Loans, FHA, 203(k), USDA, VA,)
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Recently Closed - Cash Out Refinance in Downingtown, PA Have you heard the latest news on consumer debt? Well, the gist is that it's high. Really high. Like, higher than it's been since before the 'Great Recession'. While mortgage debt and student loan debt are leading the way due prima...
Mortgage Bankers Association October 2018 Rate ForecastThe October 2018 Mortgage Bankers Association rate forecast for the 30 year fixed rate mortgage is showing a continual and gradual increase through the final quarter of 2018. Looking ahead the average interest rate is forecasted to plateau a...
Bankruptcies and foreclosures are not necessarily the end of your dreams of owning a home. With the right team in place almost anything is possible. There are more and more programs every day that allow people who have had the misfortune of having to file bankruptcy or having had a foreclosure ...
The Funds Needed at Closing = "Cash to Close" "Cash to Close" ... It's the term used in mortgage lending that refers to the final amount of money a Borrower needs to bring or send to their Closing on their Closing day. But in today's modern mortgage process, "Cash to Close" actually mean...
Sometime back in February I recall asking my husband if he felt like checking out the spot where the old Rubicon Brewing Company used to occupy for many decades in Midtown. It's on Capitol Avenue by 20th Street. Nice location for walking around Midtown Sacramento. But they weren't quite ready, an...
Current Low Down Jumbo LoansFlorida Jumbo Loans & Credit RequirementsIn the past while, the conforming loan limits have been increased to cope with liquidity fears in mortgage markets because of the subprime meltdown. The result is the lowering of mortgage interest rates and high balance financin...
The Funds Needed at Closing = "Cash to Close"
(NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656)
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The Funds Needed at Closing = "Cash to Close" "Cash to Close" ...It's the term used in mortgage lending that refers to the final amount of money a Borrower needs to bring or send to their Closing on their Closing day. But in today's modern mortgage process, "Cash to Close" actually means anyt...
Physician Loan? Veterinarian Loan?Is a Physician Loan Right for You?Are you a physician? Dentist? Veterinarian? Optometrist? Nurse practitioner? Or physician assistant? If so, you could qualify for a specialized home mortgage program for physician loans. Your physician loan has a low down payme...
Can I get a Mortgage after Bankruptcy or Foreclosure? Foreclosure and bankruptcy are never fun things to discuss. When it comes to a home, financial problems can turn shelter and a place filled with family memories into a source of stress and anxiety. Although we advise people do every...