Self-Employed and Tax-Returns... - 09/11/09 11:40 AM
One of the biggest casualties of the current tightening of mortgage guidelines has been Self-Employed Borrowers.  This month, I've had two applications that I've had to turn down for lack of income even though each of these applicants was generating thousands of dollars in "revenue" each month.  The reason the applications were turned down was because too much of their income was written off on their tax returns.
Even though the write-off's were a legitimate and legal way to reduce their tax liabilities, they also left too little bottom-line income to qualify for a mortgage loan.  In the past, these applicants' … (68 comments)

Join the Rally for a 58 Hour Work Week! - 09/04/09 11:27 AM
Monday, Sept 7th, is your chance to hit the streets and join your fellow workers to demand a 58 hour work week!   Labor Day is here again, so don't be afraid to rally for your rights!
The Toronto Typographical Union had been on strike since early March 1872.  On April 14th a parade was organized to support the workers' fight for a 58 hour work week.  27 other unions showed up to support the Typographical    Union's cause and a large - mostly peaceful - parade and rally ensued.
Canadian politician George Brown (who was also the editor of the Toronto Globe, … (2 comments)

2009 Washington Women Veterans Summit - 09/03/09 12:23 PM
I'm so excited about being asked to speak at this year's Washington Women Veterans Summit, being held Sept 12, 2009 at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center.  This is a huge FREE all-day event offering workshops, networking, and hundreds of exhibitors offering services and information for Women Veterans.
When I first entered the mortgage business after a successful stint as a sales training manager under Sunny Kobe Cook of Sleep Country USA fame, I was very nervous about working in such a volatile industry and scared about whether or not I could attract enough clients on my own.  Sunny had … (0 comments)

 

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