Posts By Michael Mekler


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San Diego Cash In Refinances

Due to market conditions and the declining home values, “cash-in” Refinances are becoming extremely popular. During the sub-prime years this type of loan would have never existed. The fact of the matter is that the financially savvy homeowner realizes that money market accounts, certificate of deposits, saving accounts, etc. are paying, in some case, 1% [...]

San Diego FHA Changes Effective October 4th, 2010

On September 2, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Michael Mekler

It is official. The bill HR 5981 has been passed and made into law. But what exactly does that mean to people in the process of LOOKING for a home? My hope is that these points will clarify any and all of your questions: First the great news. If you are currently looking at an [...]

Deflation, A Very Dangerous Possibility

On August 31, 2010, in Mortgage News, Mortgage Rates, Tips And Advice, by Michael Mekler

Wikepedia defines “deflation” as: In economics, deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services.[1] Deflation occurs when the annual inflation rate falls below zero percent (a negative inflation rate), resulting in an increase in the real value of money – allowing one to buy more goods with the same amount of money. As inflation reduces [...]

Two Credit Reports Are Now Required For The Underwriting of Mortgages

In May Fannie Mae, the largest purchaser of home loans, announced a new requirement prior to the funding of a Mortgage. This was published on Mortgage News Daily on May 10th. The new quality control measure was set in place for the safekeeping of the investors against the prospective buyer assuming more debt that they [...]

So You Made The April 30th For The $8,000 Tax Credit, Now What?

On May 10, 2010, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Closing Process, by Michael Mekler

Kenneth Harney,  a syndicated newspaper writer, that I look forward to reading every Sunday morning had an article that should have appeared in every local newspaper. His article provoked several thoughts with regards to the mad rush for the $8,000 tax credit. During the last week of April I received a number of requests for [...]

California Tax Credit News Flash-California expands $10K buyer tax credit

On March 26, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Michael Mekler

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has allocated $200 million as a credit for home purchases from May 1st through August 1 2011. That number is twice the amount passed for purchases in 2009. “The tax credit will help push prospective buyers off the fence, clear out inventory, and jump-start the homebuilding industry, which will help create jobs and [...]

US Department of Agriculture Mortgage Program (USDA) Funding Update

On March 19, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, by Michael Mekler

If you have plans to buy a home through the USDA program you better act fast because funds are just about depleted. In a recent statement, the Department of Agriculture has announced that funding for the USDA the USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) Program will likely be exhausted by the end of April [...]

San Diego, Not All FHA Rehab Loans are Created Equal

On March 12, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Michael Mekler

As the first time home buyer and move up buyer credit gets closer to expiration it is quite apparent that there will be more activity of shoppers in a frenzy to make offers on the existing inventory. Another catalyst to create the “perfect storm” for some home buyers is the speculation that interest rates will [...]

San Diego Posts 8 Consecutive Months of Home Monthly Increased Values

On February 23, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Michael Mekler

This morning my alarm clock went off at 6AM, like every other day. Like most people these days, according to recent marketing studies, I reach for my Iphone to get a feel of what the mood in the financial markets will be like by the time I reach my office. Today the overall mood was grim at best. [...]

San Diego Non Streamline FHA Rehab Loans

On February 20, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Michael Mekler

One of the best kept secrets in lending is about to gain a tremendous amount of press. This type of FHA 203K Mortgage is not restricted by the $35,000 cap and it will become more popular as the so called “ghost inventory” starts to get released.  These loans are also extremely helpful for homes that are [...]