Entries Categorized as 'Refinance'

Wachovia Dumps Pick A Payment

Date July 1, 2008

Wachovia\'s Pick A Payment

No More Pick a Payment for

It appears that Charlotte NC based could no longer handle the negative press. They have officially dropped the Pick A Payment product from their mortgage portfolio. After spending all the time and money in buying…

How $25 Stopped a Home Purchase

Date June 18, 2008

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…

Take a Peak at today’s Underwriter

Date June 13, 2008

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…

Did We Find the Bottom?

Date June 10, 2008

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.

Changes to FHA Mortgage Loans

Date May 17, 2008

New Risk Layering Added to FHA

Changes to FHA mortgages effective July 14 2008Effective July 14, 2008 FHA mortgage loans will charge new mortgage insurance premiums based on a combination of credit scores and percentage down. Currently all FHA mortgage loans enjoy the same premiums.

Changes to Charlotte FHA Mortgage LoansRight now, an…