Important Factors To Consider When Getting Financing On A Foreclosure, Short Sale or New Construction

On March 28, 2010, in Home Buying Process, by Mark Madsen

Short sales, foreclosures and new construction homes all have caveats that need to be considered when pursuing financing. If the guidelines and potential pitfalls are not properly understood, you could face delays in closing or potentially even a denied loan. Short Sales & Foreclosures – Short sales and foreclosures are everywhere. They often represent great [...]

HVCC implementation delayed for San Jose FHA Loans

On December 23, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Shashank Shekhar

FHA delays HVCC implementation for San Jose Home Loans until February 15, 2010. This was originally planned for a January 1, 2010 implementation. But, FHA announced today that the enactment of Appraiser Independence has been delayed. The new rule by FHA prohibits San Jose mortgage brokers and commission-based lender staff from ordering the appraisal. They can not [...]

FHA Announces New Appraisal Portability Policies Today

On September 18, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Steve Lines

Good News! FHA issued mortgagee letters today announcing major changes to FHA loan procedures. The following are highlights from the announcements: MORTGAGEE LETTER 2009-29: Appraisal Portability This mortgagee letter addresses the portability of appraisals for the purpose of facilitating the loan process when a borrower switches from one Federal Housing Administration (FHA) approved lender (first [...]

FHA Issues Major Changes Regarding FHA Appraisal Procedures Today

On September 18, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Steve Lines

FHA issued mortgagee letters today announcing major changes to FHA loan procedures.  The following are highlights from the announcements: MORTGAGEE LETTER 2009-28: Appraiser Independence This Mortgagee Letter provides clarification and reaffirms Federal Housing Administration (FHA) appraisal requirements related to appraiser independence and announces new requirements pertaining to entities that are eligible to order appraisals for [...]

Las Vegas FHA Streamline Refinance Guidelines

On March 29, 2009, in Mortgage Programs, by Mark Madsen

With FHA mortgage rates at all time lows, the Las Vegas FHA Streamline Refinance has become a popular loan in 2010.

Arizona FHA Refinance With NO Appraisal

On January 22, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Paul Dunn

Is your Arizona FHA Mortgage Loan stressing you out because you owe more than your house is worth? If you have an Arizona FHA Mortgage Loan and you’ve been trying to get an FHA Refinance with today’s HOT Mortgage Rates, but couldn’t because you’re upside down on your house; I have great news for you. [...]