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government loans: Where is the bottom of this market? - 10/08/08 12:22 PM
Every time you open the paper or turn on the computer it seems like there is only bad news on the economy.  The stock market is down over 35% over the past year, and home prices have also declined.    In a recent survey it was reported that over 60% of Americans think … (5 comments)

government loans: BUY A FORECLOSURE - 10/07/08 09:46 PM
We've all seen the papers about so many foreclosures, HUD foreclosures, bank foreclosures, it is definitely unfortunate, but it's also an opportunity for BUYERS.
You've also seen the ads, Handy-man Special or Great Fixer-Upper, needs tender loving care, or maybe NO FHA contracts because it needs to many repairs.
You also … (3 comments)

government loans: The Bailout Plan--What do you think? - 09/30/08 03:49 PM
I am writing this to see what other folks in our industry think of the bailout.  Most people are against it, but I feel that most people do not truly understand the magnitude of our countries financial situation, nor do they understand how the bailout will actually work.  The biggest misconception … (7 comments)

government loans: Financial assistance is available to fund repairs, renovations - 09/22/08 09:26 PM
CMHC Financial assistance takes the form of loans, forgivable loans or non-repayable contributions, and can be used to fund repairs, renovations, accessibility modifications, the creation of low-income rental units, and home adaptations. Programs are available for low-income households, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
For more details, check CMHC website at
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/index.cfm
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government loans: Financial assistance is available to fund repairs, renovations - 09/22/08 09:19 PM
CMHC Financial assistance takes the form of loans, forgivable loans or non-repayable contributions, and can be used to fund repairs, renovations, accessibility modifications, the creation of low-income rental units, and home adaptations. Programs are available for low-income households, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
For more details, check CMHC website at
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/index.cfm
(0 comments)

government loans: A couple of years ago... - 08/16/08 07:42 PM
... I made a mortgage loan to the brother of a guy I knew in passing.  The brother was in a bind of sorts, though he had a ton of equity, never payed his mortgage late once in his existent, yet worked at a Pizza Shop.  He couldn't quite prove all of his income.  Ya … (41 comments)

government loans: An Insider's View of What's Really Going on in the Mortgage Market - 07/19/08 10:24 AM
The following article was written by Steve Cors, CEO of Superior Mortgage Corporation.  It is one person's view of the mortgage market and makes some very valid points. 
An insider's view of what's really going on in the Mortgage Market,
And how it will affect real estate sales for the … (0 comments)

government loans: Down Payment Assistance Programs in jeopardy - 07/10/08 02:50 PM
I did an earlier blog on down payment assistance programs (DPA) and how they can be used to help first time homebuyers get into their first home, especially with the tie in to a FHA loan.
HUD has been trying to get rid of these programs for some time and nearly … (2 comments)

government loans: 100% Financing- Educate your buyers on Zero down - 07/05/08 10:27 AM

 
Call or email me to learn more about how to use Government loans(FHA) in conjunction with charitable gift programs to attract more buyers and sell more homes.
 
 
                                                    KEY HIGHLIGHTS
 
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government loans: FHA Changes Loan Limits - 06/27/08 12:31 PM
Changes to FHA LoansBy Fred Chamberlin (Eugene's Loan Guy)FHA loans have been around for a number of years and during the past 3 or 4 they lost their appeal as lenders found them hard to work with.Unfortunately, that is one of the reasons that so many subprime loans were made to … (0 comments)

government loans: FHA vs. VA Loans. - 06/03/08 08:23 AM
Members of the armed services and their veterans may wish to compare these loan types before making a finance decision.
VA loans are only open to qualified veterans. To qualify you must be an eligible veteran who has an available loan entitlement; you must move into and live in the home for a … (4 comments)

government loans: Nehemiah Down Payment Assistance Program - 05/10/08 11:29 AM
Nehemiah will gift you up to 3% of the Purchase Prive for a down payment. The Seller must agree to participate in the program. Basically, the 3% is deposited by Nehemiah and it is deducted from the Sellers proceeds after the close of escrow. 
Combine this with a new FHA loan and … (0 comments)

government loans: Government Loans Jamming up the Market - 05/09/08 11:34 AM
As if the situation hasn't been bad enough with all of the bad loans that have been given out on houses in the past several years, now government loans are also putting a jam on the current real estate market. After we have had several closings that have had to request … (3 comments)

government loans: FHA-AS LOW AS 580 CREDIT SCORE BUYS YOU A HOME TODAY!! - 05/08/08 04:44 PM
GOT KEYS? FHA no longer requires a termite inspection. FHA is a Federal Housing Program, designed to help you qualify for a new home purchase with little or no down payment. Gift funds are acceptable for the 3% down payment required, or you can ask the Seller to participate in a … (2 comments)

government loans: The Mother of All Governments? - 04/23/08 09:40 AM
I received an e-mail this morning from the Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) Institute proposing to Congress that they (Congress) bail out homeowners with negative equity by way of a loan equal to 20% of the homeowner's current value of their home.Gibran Nicholas, Chairman of the CMPS Institute said, "Negative homeowner … (0 comments)

government loans: VA Loans , They are Free Right? - 04/22/08 10:28 PM
 
Why do people think that if they are buying a home using a Va Loan that they will not have to put any money into the transaction?
WHY, because so many people, are getting either mixed messages or half truths by the lender that they are asking.
Truth, is that there are closing costs … (3 comments)

government loans: Blue Ink vs Red Tape a.k.a. FHA vs Subprime - 03/29/08 11:29 AM
I've seen so many mixed opinions over the recurring strength that FHA Lending Programs are having and gaining in the current market and oddly to me as a veteran of HUD's programs the majority of those opinions are negative! 
It has always been my experience in the business that mortgage professionals … (38 comments)

government loans: Blue Ink vs Red Tape a.k.a. FHA vs Subprime - 03/28/08 11:07 AM
I've seen so many mixed opinions over the recurring strength that FHA Lending Programs are having and gaining in the current market and oddly to me as a veteran of HUD's programs the majority of those opinions are negative! 
It has always been my experience in the business that mortgage professionals … (0 comments)

government loans: 100% financing available only for government loans, in Michigan - 03/26/08 05:58 AM
Well, the last 100% mortgage option has pretty much been taken away from us, and most others, in the country - as of March 31st.  The Flex 100 has been discontinued.
There are a couple of government programs that still allow 100% however.  The Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan is for any area … (21 comments)

government loans: More Mortgage insurance problems for the Boise area - 03/24/08 06:31 PM
last week the Treasure Valley was designated a "declining market" by 2 of the major mortgage insurance companies.  I would expect the rest to follow.  What does this mean?
No matter what approval you have from the lender, you now have a situation where the mortgage insurance companies will not insure up … (1 comments)

government loans: This Week In The Mortgage Market - 03/14/08 05:02 PM
Mortgage bond prices rose this week pushing mortgage interest rates lower. Trading was volatile the entire week. The Fed stepped in absorbing some of the oversupply of mortgage bonds. Inflationary pressures were eased with the consumer price index lower than expected. The financial markets were rattled a bit as the Fed and … (0 comments)

government loans: New Loan Limits released for FHA loans - 03/13/08 01:15 AM
New Loan Limits released for FHA loans  
HUD has finalized the new 2008 loan limits for FHA Government backed loans. The new limits increase the max loans for FHA from just over $368K up to $729,750. Although the highest amounts are for high cost metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, New … (0 comments)

government loans: FHA Loan Limits-CA - 03/09/08 05:20 AM
Great News!!!
FHA has posted the new California loan limits. 
The Sacramento MSA loan limits, which include El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo Counties are as follows:   1 unit - $580,000 2 unit - $742,500 3 unit - $897,500 4 unit - $1,115,400  
You can also access the entire list of … (0 comments)

government loans: True Zero Down Loans Still Exist! (even in declining markets) - 02/28/08 03:44 PM
Over the past year we've been through a mortgage meltdown, a credit crisis, and a housing slump.  This "perfect storm" has shook the mortgage industry to its core.  Most lenders have dramatically tightened their guidelines, including the two behemoths, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are requiring a 5% down-payment in … (7 comments)

government loans: What Are Government Loans? - 02/05/08 03:52 PM
 By, Gaurav Bhola, MSM
Government loans are mortgage loans that are insured or guaranteed by the federal government. These loans are designed to aid home buyers who meet mortgage criterion that allow them to get into a home either with a lower down payment , a lower interest rate and/or with … (0 comments)

government loans: Business the Way It Used to Be - 01/06/08 07:28 AM
How many of you have been in the business long enough to remember and even welcome government loans?  Back before sub-prime lenders were ready to give anyone that was breathing a loan, government loans used sensible lending practices to help people that otherwise couldn't qualify.  Well, if you are not accepting … (3 comments)

government loans: FHA and the PMI Companies - 10/24/07 01:40 PM
We have a shot, after many years of begging, to make some real advances in FHA REFORM, but we'll need the Senate and President's help.  HR 1852 is currently sitting in the Senate Banking Committee, and according to my Senator ( Ms. Libby Dole who is on the committee) it might … (2 comments)

government loans: Bad Credit? Qualify Yourself For A Zero Down Mortgage Loan - 08/14/07 02:44 PM
I decided to write this article today after closing a home purchase loan for a couple that had some major credit issues. They got into the house with ZERO down payment, and only had to bring $600 for the closing costs. Their situation was pretty bad, I'm talking about a bankruptcy … (0 comments)

government loans: FHA Mortgage Debate -- Eye Opening Information -- Enough to make your toes curl!!!! - 07/10/07 10:29 PM

Okay, so that's not the picture that you wanted to see. But how do you relate to information that the public can read, but might be misleading, once the true facts are revealed. What if someone called one of your family members an idiot? You wouldn't take too kindly to this. … (25 comments)

government loans: San Francisco Bay Area First Time Homebuyers Seminar! - 06/27/07 06:43 PM
First Time Homebuyers Seminar First Time
Homebuyers Seminar
July 10th 2007
6:30 PM Sharp
Location: Land America Title
333 Gellert Boulevard #100, Daly City, CA
 
RSVP at 877-395-8140      Extension #1
Please leave a message with your name, your phone number, address,
and the names of any other … (1 comments)

government loans: Government loan programs FHA and VA Loans - 05/29/07 11:50 AM
Government loan programs
FHA loans
An FHA loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FHA does not loan money to borrowers, rather, it provides lenders protection through mortgage insurance (MIP) in case the borrower defaults on his or … (0 comments)

government loans: Fist time home buyers with no money out of pocket. - 04/13/07 11:09 AM
It's a scary market right now...foreclosures are still on the rise...those who were considering buying are teetering on the edge.  Well...I'd like to provide you with some information on a few first time home buyer programs that cost little to nothing out of pocket...and are still 100% financing.The programs I'm sticking with … (6 comments)

government loans: Grants and Government loans - 08/14/06 07:16 PM
Hey guys I just wanted to share my experience with you all.  I went to a conference regarding government grants and loans.  If you are thinking about starting a business or are interested in real estate investing it was very informative.  It isn't free and I don't push other business because … (0 comments)

 
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