A mortgage is generally the largest debt most homeowners have to manage. It’s a good idea to give your personal real estate finance portfolio a check-up at least once a year. Since there are many reasons a homeowner may choose to refinance, we’ll take a look at the four most common. 1. Mortgage Rates Drop: Typically, the [...]
How much mortgage money can I qualify to borrow? This is typically the number one question mortgage professionals are asked by new clients. Of critical importance when considering mortgage financing: There is sometimes a difference between what a client ***can*** borrow and what they ***should*** borrow. In other words, what makes for a comfortable long-term [...]
I recently found out that a record low of only 13% of seniors responding (in an Employee Benefit Research Institute survey) said they are very confident they have enough money to comfortably retire. Retirement assets may continue to shrink and entitlement programs may dwindle, many financial analysts intereviewed view Oregon reverse mortgages as one tool to help with retirement finances.
What to expect when getting an Arizona VA loan as far as the process goes.
In testimony to the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, David H. Stevens, Assistant Secretary of Housing for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) voiced strong support of the reverse mortgage program. What happens there can have some major consequences to those Oregon Seniors contemplating an Oregon Reverse Mortgage in the future.
This is the sixth and final part of my series of FAQs for the First Time Home Buyer. Through this series, I hope it will help you make a more informed decision about buying a home in the Eugene Springfield Oregon area. Nothing is static in the lending world. Parameters change constantly. The Tax Credit will be leaving shortly. Rates could start up almost immediately and housing values could start back up. These are just the truths about the market. Is it the right time?
Most people are surprised to learn what appraisers actually look at when determining the value of a real estate property. A common misconception homeowners generally have is that the value of their home is determined after the appraiser has completed their physical property inspection. However, the appraiser actually already has a good idea of the [...]
Hey, I gave my real estate agent a $5000 Earnest Money Deposit check… Where does that money go? A basic and very obvious question that most First-Time home Buyers ask once their purchase contract gets accepted. According to Wikipedia: Earnest Money – an earnest payment (sometimes called earnest money or simply earnest, or alternatively a [...]
Buying a home versus renting is a big decision that takes careful consideration. While there are several biased sources that can make arguments for or against owning a home, we’ve found that most home buyers base their ultimate decision on emotion. Yes, there are some tax advantages of owning real estate, as well as the [...]
By including title insurance when purchasing property, your title insurer takes on accountability for legal expenses to defend your property title, should it ever be challenged. Many different occurrences can come into play to warrant the need for title insurance. The title company responsible will then take on the legal expenses to defend the property [...]
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Obama Refinance Plan For San Jose Homeowners AnnouncedHome Affordable Refinance Program Update Harp 2 Bay Area San Francisco California March 2012 Guidelines for Purchasing a 3 to 4 Unit Property with FHA Financing in Alameda, CA8 Year Fixed to 30 Year Fixed. You Can Choose Your Loan Term In San Jose
