Charlotte Home Loan Dies over $25

“But it was only $25.00. Surely that can’t matter that much!” Unfortunately, it did.

Recently a client of mine went from being approved to
buy a home in Charlotte to being denied for a
Charlotte mortgage loan. It…

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Best Negotiating Technique When Using USDA Mortgage Loans

Typically, when negotiating on a home purchase contract, many home buyers will offer a price that is lower than the listing price. The idea is to get a deal… a bargain. No matter who…

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Do a search online for “mortage underwriter” and many of the images you will find are of sharp looking, well dressed individuals that seemingly do not have a care in the world. For example, here is one right off the…

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Down Payment Assistance for FHA sees Increased Fee

According to The Nehemiah Program, effective June 9, 2008, the fee for processing the down payment assistance program through Nehemiah will be increasing. Here is an excerpt from their press release:

Nehemiah has built its reputation through our relentless commitment…

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Over the past couple weeks, we have begun to see a steady upward trend in mortgage rates. Last week, rates began to worsen and we have not seen any real relief since.

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