Whidbey Loan Guy receives Military Housing Specialist Certification

On January 30, 2012, in Tips And Advice, VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

To assist my clients on Whidbey Island, I recently completed the Military Housing Specialist Certification Program. This course adds another dimension of knowledge to assist my VA Loan clients. Our service members and veterans deserve the best. The course is offered through USA Cares and covers a lot of information that I already knew but also [...]

Home Affordable Refinance Program Update Harp 2 Bay Area San Francisco California March 2012

On January 27, 2012, in Video, by Wendy Werdmuller

Guidelines for Purchasing a 3 to 4 Unit Property with FHA Financing in Alameda, CA

On January 27, 2012, in Video, by Wendy Werdmuller

4 Easy Steps to HARP Program Refinance Bliss for Upside Down Florida Home Owners

On January 24, 2012, in HARP, Tips And Advice, by Chris Brown

    Pick-Your-HARP-Lender: The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Mortgage Program Requirements and Rates.   Why is the simple so frequently made complex?  This is the question I seem to be getting from other underwater home owners.  Other?  Yes.  I am one of them.  Until recently, there has not been a program for those of [...]

8 Year Fixed to 30 Year Fixed. You Can Choose Your Loan Term In San Jose

On January 20, 2012, in Mortgage Programs, Video, by Rich Iacovetta

  Did you know you can choose your loan term in San Jose, California? Usually mortgage banks will offer you a standard 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed mortgage, but did you know you can customize your purchase or refinance loan option for the term that you want on your San Jose house?  Let’s say you [...]

Chamberlin moves VA and FHA Mortgage Loan business to Oak Harbor

On January 17, 2012, in VA Loans, by Fred Chamberlin

I have moved to Oak Harbor Washington from Eugene/Springfield Oregon for Pinnacle Mortgage Planning . I am a government specialist and have been working in the mortgage loan business for over 20 years. I specialize in VA Guaranteed Home Loans and FHA Insured Loans.

Delaware Home Buying Seminar – February 18, 2012

On January 15, 2012, in Home Buying Process, by John R. Thomas

Delaware Home Buying Seminar on February 18, 2012 at the Christiana Hilton Hotel in Newark, DE from 10 AM till Noon and again from 1:00 PM till 3:00 PM. The seminar will cover everything you need to know in order to purchase a home in Delaware, Maryland, or Pennyslvania. The seminar will cover FHA Loans, [...]

FHA Jumbo Loans are Great for Home Buyers in New Jersey

On January 13, 2012, in Tips And Advice, by Tony Croft

FHA jumbo loans are great for home buyers in New Jersey and buyers who have less than a perfect credit history. The government has come to realize that in certain areas of the country, Northern  New Jersey being one, that many homes cannot be purchased for the previous maximum FHA loan amount of $362,790.  That is [...]

Why 2012 Is The Best Time To Buy A House In San Jose.

On January 6, 2012, in Mortgage News, Video, by Rich Iacovetta

Want to know when’s the best time to buy a home in California? Here’s why 2012 is the best time to buy a house in San Jose or the bay area. Right before the new year, President Obama signed HR3630, the payroll reduction tax cut bill. The new law will ensure that millions of American’s won’t see [...]

Want To Buy A Handyman Special??

On January 6, 2012, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Programs, by Bill Sohan

    With a Maryland 203k Loan new homeowners can purchase that handyman special: 1.   Locate & put a contract on the property 2.   Determine the value w/ a home appraisal 3.   Have the 203K loan  underwritten using FHA guidelines. 4.   At closing the seller is paid off.  Depending on 203K type, you can either get [...]