Maryland Mortgage Pre-Approval Guidelines

Even though many lenders are still quoting quick 10 minute pre-qualifications over the phone or online, a true mortgage approval that holds any weight in Maryland is one that has been issued by an underwriter who has had an opportunity to review all of the necessary documents. With a constant stream of new lending guidelines, [...]

VA Mortgage Loans in Maryland

VA Mortgage Loans in Maryland A VA (Veterans Administration) guaranteed home loan is the preferred loan program for active, non-active, Reserve, National Guard, and retired military of the armed forces because there is no down payment needed and no private monthly mortgage insurance required in Maryland. VA mortgage loans can be used towards purchasing a [...]

Maryland 203K FHA Mortgages

On April 6, 2011, in Mortgage Payments, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Rates, Tips And Advice, by Bill Sohan

Here are a few quick bullets that outline the guidelines for the different types Maryland 203k FHA mortgages. For more information about a Maryland FHA Mortgage, Loan Limits, or FHA guidelines, please feel free to contact me directly. Bill Sohan 410-963-2308 —————————————– FHA 203K REHAB – Maryland —————————————– This loan allows a customer to finance [...]

Top 8 Things To Ask Your Lender During The Application Process in Maryland

Knowing what questions to ask your Maryland lender during or before the loan application process is essential for making your mortgage approval process as smooth as possible. Many borrowers fail to ask the right questions during the mortgage pre-qualification process and end up getting frustrated or hurt because their expectations were not met. Here are [...]

Maryland Home Buyer Seminar

Come to our Maryland Home Buyer Workshop on April 5th or April 7th at 7pm.  In just 60 minutes, you will receive the knowledge you need to buy in today’s market. Prospective buyers in Maryland will receive a realistic preliminary estimate of costs and required down payment and a mortgage pre-approval letter you can take to [...]

Eugene/Springfield FHA mortgage insurance goes up soon

On March 18, 2011, in Mortgage Payments, Tips And Advice, by Fred Chamberlin

Eugene/Springfield FHA yearly (paid monthly) mortgage insurance goes up April 19. FHA home buyers purchasing homes after that date will be paying a significantly higher mortgage insurance rate.

FHA Mortgage Insurance Increase for San Jose Homebuyers

On March 12, 2011, in Mortgage Payments, by Rich Iacovetta

San Jose homebuyers using FHA mortgage loans will see an annual mortgage insurance increase beginning April 18, 2011.

Video: Follow Up On Quarter Percent Effective Rise In FHA Mortgage Rates, Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, WA

Video: Follow Up On Quarter Percent Effective Rise In FHA Mortgage Rates, Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, WA Below is a video follow up to my post March 1, 2011. See how just a quarter percent can impact this buyers personal finances if they wait to act after April 18, 2011. For Additional Information Or To Get [...]

FHA MI Premium Increase Will Affect Both Buyers and Sellers

On March 2, 2011, in Mortgage News, Mortgage Payments, by Jeremiah Wean

The Federal Housing Administration recently announced rate increases to FHA Mortgage Insurance effective for cases assigned on and after April 18, 2011.

HUD Raising FHA Mortgage Rates by 0.25% – Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Washington Markets

On March 1, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Payments, Mortgage Rates, Tips And Advice, by Chik Quintans

HUD Raising FHA Mortgage Rates by 0.25%  - Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Washington Markets …well effectively at least. HUD (Department Of Housing And Urban Development) recently released it’s MortgageeLetter 11-10 with the subject line: Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium Changes and Guidance on Case Numbers. Excerpt > Here is the stated Purpose: This Mortgagee Letter introduces a [...]