Blog entries tagged with "adjustable":


adjustable: Major Commercial Lender shut its doors - 07/06/08 07:43 PM
Well, I won't say which lender but 600 people from the division are supposedly out of jobs and it was before 4th of July.  I am working on a  2+ million dollar loan and was going to use them since they have a good program.  This company was straight from Wall … (3 comments)

adjustable: No news coverage of Bank of America's buyout of Countrywide? - 07/02/08 10:41 AM
Britney Spears gets coverage for shaving her head.  Starbucks gets top headlines for scheduling to close 600 stores. But the consolidation of America's #1 mortgage lender by Bank of America goes without barely a mention on the national news wires. 
Guess the question is........why?  The ramifications of this consolidation will effect a … (0 comments)

adjustable: Stock Markets slip could mean good news to mortgage rates - 04/30/08 05:59 PM
The Fed once again made the call to drop the interest rate, but also left trailings that the cuts will be coming to an end.  This ripple caused the stock market to slip and lose traction.  Although a negative in most aspects, it could indicate some rate improvements on the way.
Benchmark … (0 comments)

adjustable: Starbucks blames the mortgage industry for losses -Has the code been broken? - 04/23/08 07:19 PM
Can you believe it.  Understanding that the mortgage industry impacts many different markets, effects housing, trickles into spending..ect.  But who would have thought that the industry would be to blame for coffee sold at grande prices.  Remember that SB was reformatting their business model prior to the mortgage crunch. 
Maybe that's where … (0 comments)

adjustable: Light at the end of the tunnel? - 04/09/08 01:07 PM
     With the news and print media constantly telling us and consumers that the housing market is terrible and we are headed for recession, is there really light at the end of the tunnel?  Somw signs point to yes I think, others to no.  So, what does that mean for us?  … (2 comments)

adjustable: A Farewell to ARMs: Refinance Before Adjustable Rate Mortgages Reset - 03/07/08 08:14 AM
Since June of 2004, the Federal Reserve has systematically increased the federal funds rate, causing short-term interest rates to follow suit. As a result, consumers with Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) tied to volatile short-term rate indices, such as the LIBOR, are finding themselves at the mercy of the Federal Reserve's war … (1 comments)

adjustable: Why do you want a 30 Year Fixed? - 02/29/08 11:28 PM
I get people in my office or on the phone, telling me they want NOTHING but a 30 Year fixed loan!
When I ask WHY?, they reply because its safe, I don't want an adjustable,  I want to lock in and not have to worry about my payments going up etc.
Of course … (5 comments)

adjustable: Simple guide lines for hard money (unusual residential) - 02/12/08 04:24 PM
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adjustable: Fraud and lending in Las Vegas - 02/05/08 12:26 PM
Originally posted on HomeFinancingNews.com.
Mortgage fraud is again stepping into the media limelight. NPR's Morning Edition reports on new FBI investigations which are being carried out in Las Vegas, Nevada: a city which is fast emerging as the mortgage fraud capital of America.
Current turmoil in the city's property market has … (0 comments)

adjustable: A Second Home for Fun and Profit - 01/25/08 06:58 PM
If a second home is attractive but you do not think you can afford it, consider buying a second home that doubles as a rental property. It may add to your retirement plan by establishing regular savings in the form of mortgage payments that become home equity.
Your experienced real estate … (2 comments)

adjustable: The Mechanics of Reverse Mortgage - 01/17/08 05:57 PM
If you've read my blog or spent any time with me, you probably know by now that I love using analogies and metaphors. In that light, I write this post.
You will hear financial "experts" insist how complicated reverse mortgages are. Well, my car is a pretty complicated piece of machinery, … (2 comments)

adjustable: Refinancing a Reverse Mortgage: Success Upon Success - 01/08/08 04:03 PM
Last night I had the privilege of speaking with a very nice couple, to whom I will refer as Mr. and Mrs. G. They obtained a reverse mortgage loan back in July of 2001. At the time, their home was appraised at $415,000, and the federal lending limit in their county … (2 comments)

adjustable: Protect yourselves - 12/27/07 09:48 AM
PROTECT YOURSELF
While most lenders are honest, it pays to be careful when considering a mortgage offer. Alpha Omega Mortgage, LLC lenders have a solid financial history. Some lenders and mortgage brokers, however, use unscrupulous methods to persuade you to pay more for a mortgage than you need to. This is … (1 comments)

adjustable: Choosing an Online Mortgage Lender - 12/05/07 11:25 AM
Choosing an Online Mortgage LenderBy Frank Schiefelbein @ http://www.frankforhomeloans.com/Where you get a home loan could affect your finances and even your credit rating for years, so it's important to know as much as possible about your lender. Below are some questions to help choose among the many lenders online. Is this … (1 comments)

adjustable: Pending Law Effecting Mortgages and Bankruptcies! - 10/10/07 12:20 AM
Something like this might be needed to avoid tailspins going forward.   
I'm posting this now because I just finished formatting an email to send this article out to my contacts and felt I should put it up on the page as well
Aggressive lending on lax standards has lead us to the … (8 comments)

adjustable: Adjustable or Fixed? Make it adjustable and the Govt. will fix it later. - 10/04/07 02:45 PM
According to the carnival of content, Most mortgage professionals agree that an adjustable rate mortgage is better than a fixed rate mortgage. Here I sit behind my desk reading yet another good family that is losing there home to and adjustable rate adjustment. I agree that and adjustable rate mortgage is … (0 comments)

adjustable: Lower Fed Rate Means Opportunities on the Rise - 09/19/07 02:15 PM
Lower Fed Rate Means Opportunities on the Rise For the first time in more than four years, the Federal Reserve cut its Fed Funds Rate, which directly impacts millions of American borrowers. And while this important decision has many implications, there&rsquos still some debate among experts about what this means to … (0 comments)

adjustable: Understanding Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loans - 09/05/07 11:46 PM
Adjustable rate mortgages or ARMs are chosen by about one third of all loan applicants. Unfortunately, many people do not understand the key components of an ARM or how they are calculated. It is critical to understand the four key components of adjustable rate mortgages when comparing loan offers from various … (0 comments)

adjustable: My Interest Rate is Going Up! What Can I Do? - 09/04/07 01:15 PM
This article involves a question that a potential client called and asked me, that I think is fairly typical of today's housing market. I spoke with this young man, who was just bewildered and beside himself. Why? Because he knew that in three months his interest rate was set to adjust, … (2 comments)

adjustable: Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Explained - 08/09/07 11:18 PM
Adjustable-rate mortgages were heavily sold by mortgage brokers and bankers the last 5 years and many borrowers looking for low payments eagerly signed the loan papers. At the time ARM mortgages offered low introductory interest rates and low payments for the borrowers the took them. The downside to all the ARM … (0 comments)

adjustable: The Makeup of An Adjustable Rate Mortgage - 08/09/07 10:04 AM
So how exactly do adjustable rate mortgages work and what should I pay attention to when considering obtaining an ARM loan These are just a couple of the most common and most important questions that one needs to understand before jumping into an adjustable rate mortgage. I know that super low … (0 comments)

adjustable: 2 Year Adjustable Mortgage Getting the Boot? - 07/18/07 05:02 PM
Is this the start of a trend?
My inbox is full today - mostly with subprime lending news.  Do to market conditions, lenders are starting to drop their 2 year adjustable programs and extending them to at least three years.
I have heard many different reasons.  Lack of profit, lack of time to … (3 comments)

adjustable: First Time Homebuyer Seminar...Caught on tape! - 07/13/07 12:23 AM
If you would like to learn more about me, you can view my blog at Jon's Blog. 
I have been having trouble getting the coding to work perfectly everytime.  If for some reason, one of the clips is not working, you can also view the seminar on my website at Jon's … (8 comments)

adjustable: Loan Q & A: I am thinking of possibly refinancing out of my 5 year adjustable, but I am concerned about my payment going up drastically. What do you suggest? - 06/29/07 10:27 PM
Brian D in New Haven, CT writes: Stephen, I have noticed that rates have come down a little this month and I am thinking of possibly refinancing out of my 5 year adjustable. I was able to get a rate of 4.500% in June 2002 and I concerned about my payment … (2 comments)

adjustable: Credit score changes set to create mortgage turmoil - 06/25/07 02:08 PM
Originally posted on HomeFinancingNews.com In September, Fair Isaac Corporation will make noticeable revisions to their FICO credit scoring model. Currently they divide consumers up into ten groups, based on credit history. But come the fall two more ‘poor credit’ groups will be added, and the existing groups rebalanced.
The changes are … (4 comments)

adjustable: The Right Loan For The Right Person. - 06/21/07 12:53 PM
There are many different loans that are out now. These loans are designed by lenders to try to accomodate for the lending needs of the customer. Although the advertisements that are used to sell these products look like you are getting a great deal. It is best to talk to a … (10 comments)

adjustable: When Bad Mortgages Go Still Worse (Notes From NAR Mid-Year) - 05/18/07 12:11 PM
My challenges with the business I'm trying to conduct here in Washington DC this week have given me a collective range of heartburn, anxiety, and disappointment-- but I'm confident the week will end with a high point that will erase all memory of the week's numerous aggravations.  A man I met, … (3 comments)

adjustable: THE 9 MOST DEADLY FINANCING MISTAKES TO AVOID Part 5 of 9 - 05/15/07 01:04 PM
 
•5.     Not carefully evaluating whether a fixed or adjustable-rate is the best mortgage loan structure for you.
Adjustable Rate Mortgages vs. Fixed-Rate Mortgages. 
Which is better?
We just talked about getting "canned" advice when it's "best" for you to refinance your mortgage. Well, these same people will try to give you general … (0 comments)

adjustable: Refinancing Your Home - 04/28/07 01:10 AM
Interesting article on the Zillow Web site:
Refinancing Your Home You have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) which was doing fine enough that you bragged about it - but now interest rates seem to be on the upswing, with the Fed raising rates and everyone buzzing about it. Lying awake at night … (0 comments)

adjustable: Price Reduction or Seller Incentive? (temporary rate buydown...) - 04/24/07 01:38 AM
Grand Rapids, MI has approximately a 5 month inventory of homes, condos, investment and vacant land for sale as reported by our local MLS provider. During the month of March, The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors, otherwise known as GRAR, reported just over 14,000 listings available. However, year to date sales are … (11 comments)

adjustable: Rates On 30-Year Mortgages Unchanged At The Moment... - 04/01/07 02:20 PM
For those that haven't had the time to catch up with the news articles from the Florida Association of Realtors, an article printed from the Associated Press on March 30, 2007 cites rates on 30-year mortgages were unchanged this week, staying near the lowest levels for the year.Per Freddie Mac:  30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.16 … (0 comments)

adjustable: Selecting a Mortgage – the Iowa Mortgage Guy way! - 03/02/07 08:58 PM
Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Welcome to the IowaMortgageGuy Blog!  Glad to have you as a guest and hope to see you back again soon.  Hope you find the information useful and informative.
Selecting the right mortgage is critical to the home buying process.  Therefore, it's important to understand that there are … (0 comments)

adjustable: Easy credit days are soon over.... - 02/27/07 07:06 PM
The days of getting a loan with low FICO'S may soon be over. I just read where there is a huge amount of defaults in the subprime loan market. The article said close to 10% of the loans in this category are going into default or are at least 60 days behind! … (0 comments)

adjustable: Is your ARM about to ACHE in South Carolina? - 01/20/07 01:36 PM
No, I'm not talking about your physical arm - if you look like this guy(Not me- the guy to the left!)- GO TO THE Emergency Room NOW!!
I'm talking about your Adjustable Rate Mortgage. 
Is it about to Acheive Critical Heartache Experience? This means - is it about to adjust to a … (13 comments)

adjustable: Are You Feeling Lost With Your Current California Home Loan? - 12/26/06 11:56 AM
Are you feeling lost with your current California Home Loan? You don't know when your home loan is about to adjust...But, you know it's soon! You don't know when it is going to "flip to an adjustable rate." You don't know when the prepayment penalty is over from your previous refinance.
Don't … (0 comments)

adjustable: It's going to be a photo finish... and the winner is - 11/25/06 07:00 PM
Let's go back to before the race...
Once upon a time, there lived a Thoroughbred stallion who went by the racing name of Foregoing Risk.  He was trained and groomed by all the best trainers.  The public loved him.  He was a sure bet for any race.
Well one day, a new horse, a … (12 comments)

adjustable: ASSUMING A MORTGAGE - 10/04/06 11:23 AM
ASSUMING A MORTGAGE
                 
            You may be able to assume the seller's mortgage liability when buying a house instead of having to apply for a new loan. 
            Assuming a loan could minimize your down payment or closing costs and get you a more advantageous interest rate.  To know whether an … (2 comments)

adjustable: THE LANGUAGE OF FINANCING - 10/04/06 11:22 AM
THE LANGUAGE OF FINANCING
                   
            When you meet with a lender to apply for financing, you may feel you are in a foreign country as the loan officer talks points, Regulation Z margins, PMI, and ARMs.
            You are not alone if you feel left behind by loan terminology.  Like many professionals, … (3 comments)

adjustable: Opinions on Option Arm Loans - 09/18/06 06:31 PM

I'm curious to know how "Option Arms","Pick-a-Payments" or whatever you want to call them are viewed in your neck of the woods. Do you find that liberal and conservative people are using them? Do you find that investors are using them? What do you feel is the overall impression on them? … (2 comments)

 
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