Tampa First Time Buyer - What's The Payment? - 03/28/07 08:42 PM
When I take an application from a new home buyer, I always ask..."What is your comfort payment, what payment range are you trying to target?" I think it's a bit suspicious when first time home buyers give a payment that is unrealistic with the price range. Now, I have to say that when I think (7 comments)
Get Mortgage Ready...It Starts with a Plan - 03/27/07 01:03 PM
With the recent happenings in the mortgage industry and the tighter lending requirements in our industry, the big question is...Now What? "If I can't qualify for a mortgage, what do I do?" Well, first of all, it doesn't mean you are a horrible person or that you can never own a (7 comments)
Dear Abby, Mortgage Edition - 03/21/07 10:50 PM
I'm curious... I am sure that in your business, like mine, the changes in the mortgage industry create a variety of different hurdles to overcome. I have heard comments ranging from the guideline changes to the actual mortgage lenders and brokers dealing with customers. I have a lot to say and would (0 comments)
Tampa Mortgage | FHA, VA, Government Loans - 03/21/07 08:39 PM
FHA, VA mortgage in Tampa, or even in South Tampa...is this an option? Yes! In fact, it is a solution. As a direct lender, we are fortunate to have the capabilities to write government loans. Now, I have to sidebar and give you a bit of background about me to paint (10 comments)
What is happening with the subprime mortgage market? - 03/19/07 06:42 AM
Whether I am deal with customers here in Tampa, Florida or in Michigan, I am being asked this question on a regular basis..."What is going on with the subprime mortgage market?" First, what is a subprime mortgage? For anyone who hasn't been in business for the past couple years, it was a great (3 comments)