Entries Categorized as 'Refinance'
May 17, 2008
New Risk Layering Added to FHA Mortgages
Effective 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.
Right now, an FHA mortgage loan requires…
Posted in Buying a Home, Charlotte Area Info, Credit Tips, Mortgages, Refinance
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May 16, 2008
Joe and Susan wanted to buy a home in Charlotte. They spoke with a loan officer and began the credit application. Joe had been on his job for just over a year, and Susan almost a year.
John went on to explain that…
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May 14, 2008
Documenting Assets is Important
Mortgage lenders have tightened up on underwriting criteria since the subprime fallout. One area that is increasingly looked at is the documentation of assets.
Asstes play a key role in qualifying for a mortgage loan. In many cases having assets…
Posted in Buying a Home, Mortgage 101, Mortgages, Refinance
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May 13, 2008
I know first had how under paid, under appreciated and under supported teachers are. (My wife is a teacher in North Carolina.) While I can’t solve all the problems in the education system, I can help…
Posted in Buying a Home, Charlotte Area Info, Mortgages, Refinance
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May 10, 2008
How close an estimate are you given?
When you apply for a mortgage loan, lenders are required to offer a form known as the “Good Faith Estimate.” This form is supposed to provide the borrower with a realistic estimate of the costs…
Posted in Buying a Home, Mortgages, Refinance
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