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Large Multi-million dollar loans done in all 50 states!

Comments(0) By •July 12th, 2009

High net worth clients can now get excellent terms on multi million dollar loans in all fifty states through our private banking division. Minimum loan amount of $2,000,000 going up to $10,000,000.  There is nothing “traditional” about the way these loans are underwritten, but there are strict net worth and liquidity requirements. Owner occupied, second [...]

Interest Rates are back down so its time to buy!

Comments(0) By •July 12th, 2009

About 6 weeks ago the Danville mortgage market saw rates increase due to some really large auctions of Treasury Bills.  The rate slide lasted about three weeks, and rates went up more than 3/4 percent, which is really a big increase in the mortgage world. I am happy to report however that the LAST THREE [...]

Danville real estate home loan rates drop to all time lows, but why???

Comments(0) By •May 20th, 2009

You have heard the rumors of 4% loans, and here is the fact.  My investors are funding loans up to $729,750 with rates as low as 4.25%.  That is not an adjustable  rate.  That is fixed for 30 years.  And no, there is no prepayment penalty. Truth is, you are NOT going to refinance that loan anyway! [...]

Mortgage Lending Starts to Show Signs of a Thaw

Comments(0) By •May 18th, 2009

  Getting approved for a home loan isn’t getting easier, but it doesn’t appear to be getting much more difficult, either. In its quarterly survey to member banks, the Federal Reserve asked senior bank loan officers whether “prime” residential mortgage guidelines had tightened in the last 3 months. Nearly 50 percent of banks said guidelines [...]

20% Down Stated Income Lending in California!!!!

Comments(2) By •May 11th, 2009

FINALLY!!! Yes, it’s true!  Stated income lending is currently available through me, in the state of California, once again.  I knew it was just a matter of time before we would see investors return to the market, and THAT TIME IS NOW! This is NOT the old “Fog a Mirror, get a loan”, stated income.  This [...]

Details of new plan this week!

Comments(0) By •March 2nd, 2009

President Obama unveiled his plan to help stabilize the housing market and keep millions of borrowers in their homes. The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan includes two initiatives to help struggling homeowners. One is a refinancing program for homeowners with less than 20% equity in their homes, or who owe more than their home is [...]

Tax Credit for Homebuyer definition

Comments(0) By •February 20th, 2009

Tax Credit for Homebuyers First-time homebuyers who purchase homes from the start of the year until the end of November 2009 may be eligible for the lower of an $8,000 or 10% of the value of the home tax credit. Remember a tax credit is very different than a tax deduction – a tax credit is [...]

No limit on investment properties, almost…

Comments(0) By •February 10th, 2009

Fannie Mae Removes Its 4-Financed Property Limit   Friday, Fannie Mae rolled-back one of its least popular mortgage guidelines updates of the last 12 months. Effective March 1, 2009, real estate investors can once again own and finance up to 10 individual properties.  The restriction reversal does come with new minimum requirements, however.  Homeowners buying a [...]

How To Sell Your Home For 17% More, 40% Faster This Spring

Comments(1) By •January 31st, 2009

  Super Bowl Weekend traditionally marks the start of the Spring Buying Season in real estate.  Anecdotally, real estate agents will tell you that buyer activity tends to tick higher at this time of the year. Meanwhile, with mortgage rates still trolling near all-time lows and Congress debating a first-time homebuyer tax credit, 2009 may [...]

Move-Up Homebuyers Face New Lending Challenges This Spring

Comments(0) By •January 24th, 2009

When a homeowner sells his home and decides to buy a new one, there are 3 basic options for the residence — sell it, keep it, or rent it. Unfortunately, no matter which path they choose, move-up homebuyers in need of a new conforming mortgage will find qualifying for a home loan to be more difficult [...]

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