Orange County Applauds Extension of FHA Loan Limits Through 2013

On November 23, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Tim Storm

On October 1, 2011, FHA loan limits in Orange County, CA dropped from their current level of $729,750 down to $625,500. But on Friday, November 19, President Obama signed a new bill which reinstates the FHA loan limits for high cost areas, like Orange County and Los Angeles County, back to $729,750. This is great [...]

Temecula/Murrieta Mortgage Rates: What Do I Really Qualify for?

On September 24, 2011, in Mortgage Rates, by Brad Yzermans

One of the most confusing things for a home buyer in Temecula, Murrieta or Menifee is trying to understand ‘What Rate Do I Qualify For?’  When asked, I tell people, “You don’t qualify for a mortgage rate, you choose the interest rate you want.” This isn’t auto financing where some used car salesman is trying [...]

Time Running out on 2011 VA Loan Limits for Orange County, CA

On September 7, 2011, in VA Loans, by Tim Storm

The 2011 100% financing VA loan limits for Orange County, CA have been at $700,000 since January. The $700,000 limit is good through December 31, 2011, but after that it could drop. While Conforming and FHA loan limits in Orange County are about to go lower from the current $729,750 down to $625,500, the VA limit [...]

How To Buy A Flipped Property Using An FHA Loan

On August 31, 2011, in Mortgage Approval Process, Tips And Advice, by Mark Estermyer

If you are an Inland Empire home buyer looking for a house that is in turn key condition and ready to move in, a recently flipped property can be the perfect match for you!!! Purchasing a flipped property in San Bernardino and Riverside counties just got easier.  The guideline that prevents an investor from selling [...]

Down Payment Assistance For San Bernardino Home Buyers

On June 14, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, Tips And Advice, by Mark Estermyer

San Bernardino homebuyers can achieve home ownership through this down payment assistance program…CHF Platinum Program.  This program is designed to assist low to moderate income homebuyers with the purchase of a home, by providing closing cost and/or down payment assistance in the form of a grant, which in reality is a true gift. The CHF [...]

The Real Estate Market Trends in March2011-San Francisco Bay Area

On May 1, 2011, in Mortgage News, by Shashank Shekhar

March-2011, the Best in 4 Years for San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate: In the month of March-2011 a total of 7,051 real estate properties comprising new and re-sale houses, condos were sold in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. According to San Diego-based DataQuick, this was an increase of 41.3% over the figures in [...]

Free Web Class – Financing Options for Bay Area Home Buyers

On April 21, 2011, in Home Buying Process, by Shashank Shekhar

As part of our Home Ownership Workshop of free Web Classes, Shashank Shekhar Mortgage Broker/Banker with Arcus Lending and author of the book “First Time Home Buying 101″ will talk about: What are the different financing options for Home Buyers? When should you pick an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) vs Fixed Rate loan? What are [...]

HomePath Closing Cost Assistance for Corona-Riverside-Moreno Valley Home Buyers

On April 12, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Brad Yzermans

Home buyers in Corona, Riverside and Moreno Valley will greatly benefit from the new Fannie Mae HomePath 3.5% closing cost assistance incentive that was recently announced.   California home buyers who purchase and close on a HomePath foreclosure REO bank owned home prior to October 31, 2011 qualify to receive the 3.5% closing cost assistance [...]

San Jose Homebuyers Benefit From Homepath Renovation Loan Program

On April 3, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, Video, by Rich Iacovetta

San Jose Homebuyers benefit from the Homepath Renovation loan program. This loan program could really help homebuyers get a great deal on a fixer upper. What’s great about this program is it can be used on primary residences as well as an investment property.

How To Purchase A Home Using VA Loans In San Diego California

On March 23, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Jonas Kruckeberg

Purchasing a home with a VA loan may seem like a daunting task at first glance, but it is actually pretty straightforward. Working with a San Diego California licensed VA specialist will simplify your experience. Taking out a VA mortgage loan on a new San Diego, CA home purchase is a fantastic way to finance [...]