For many, 2010 will undoubtedly prove to be one of the toughest years in the mortgage industry. The underwriting guidelines still continue to change daily, government regulation and intervention is at an all-time high, legislation is being proposed to change compensation models for Loan Originators, more fraud verification policies are being put in place to protect lenders adding confusion, borrowers are forced to [...]
So you’re in the market to purchase a home in Phoenix, Arizona? You’ve saved your money, but were hoping to find something with a low down payment. Unfortunately, most of the affordable houses in your price range are unable to be financed with a FHA home loan. It is beginning to seem like your only [...]
You have probably heard the buzz by now: Big changes are happening in the mortgage lending industry, triggered by new requirements under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), which governs many of the processes and procedures that mortgage lenders and brokers must follow in order to comply with the law and to ensure consumers [...]
USDA Home Loans - 100% Financing
If you’re interested in purchasing a home in Arizona but don’t have the available resources for a down payment, look no further than the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Home Loan. The USDA has a guaranteed home loan program available to help individuals and families purchase a home in Arizona located in certain qualified rural areas.
How do you qualify [...]
Its Wednesday, January 13th 7:30 am and I am sitting in my office in Phoenix. I’ve just returned from Atlanta, GA after a 3-day event called Mortgage Revolution. I have hundreds of emails to return, many voicemails and I’m putting on a 3-hour seminar this afternoon to 35 Real Estate professionals, which I desperately should [...]
Does creative financing still exist or are there ways to purchase homes in Phoenix without traditional financing these days? If you’re like me, you’re probably saying, “No way”. If so, read on.
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with a real estate investor, by the name of Nick Johnson, that specializes in Short Sales and “Subject To” purchases. Nick [...]
So you’ve decided that you want to buy a home in Phoenix, AZ. Besides the many advantages to living in the Valley, interest rates reaching all-time lows coupled with the recent plunge in home prices make Phoenix a very affordable and attractive option. Nowadays, it is actually cheaper to purchase a home in the Phoenix [...]
You’ve been pre-qualified for a 3.5% down-payment, FHA home loan, to buy the house of your dreams in Arizona. You and your Realtor have searched for months and finally narrowed it down to one home. It’s a short-sale located in beautiful Phoenix, AZ. This is the ideal location; not too far from your office, great schools for the kids, plus terrific dining [...]
“So what’s my Phoenix home loan rate”? This is the question asked to loan originators everyday from our clients and prospects. There is no simple answer and it seems to be getting more complex as the mortgage industry moves toward more risk-based pricing. Risk-based pricing allows adjustments to par pricing for risk factors such as; FICO scores, loan-to-value percentages, [...]
You’ve searched for the perfect home for what seems like an eternity. Your Real Estate Agent has shown you so many homes, in Phoenix, that you lost count. She calls you up and says, “I found the perfect home; it has a big backyard, 3 car garage, 5 bedrooms and the location is exactly where you want to be.” You’re [...]
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