Amy L. Cavender's (acavender) Blog

Oh - I love this one...this was a blog my father did a few weeks ago and I think we just need to get this reminder out there.  Previously posted on www.simplifiedmortgagellc.com OK, you've heard something similar from me about 6 months ago, but when the media is taking our paychecks I'm compelled...

Springs set for economic rebound Story By: David TauchenSource: KOAA Colorado Springs Published 21 hour(s) ago The future of the Colorado Springs economy looks bright, some say, pointing to an influx of soldiers to Ft. Carson and a recovering housing market. Smart Money Magazine listed Colorado S...

If you can't see the newsletter, or would like to view it online, use this link Newsletter-October 20th, 2008     Amy CavenderLoan OfficerSimplified Mortgage Solutions2 North Cascade, Suite 1100Colorado Springs, CO 80903Phone: 7193214575Fax: 7193827299Cell Phone: (719)321-4575E-Mail: amy@simplifi...

OK, I've been at this mortgage business thing for awhile now...yes, we are in a challening market.   My company is creating new ways to set ourselves apart from other lenders in our area.  For example, we hosted a listing tour the other day.  Great way to expose your listings and get feedback fro...

    Thursday's bond market opened in negative territory but has since rebounded as the markets continue their see-saw activity. The stock markets are posting sizable losses after yesterday's sell-off dropped the Dow 733 points. With the Dow down 190 points this morning, it has given back all of ...

With the growing number of distressed and foreclosure properties, I am happy to report we have a program suited for such properties.  It's called the FHA 203K rehabilitation program.  Your clients can use it for just a slight remodel, or a full-blown rehab.  You can read more about the program on...

  I know there's a lot of confusion and smoke out there regarding this practice, so thought this recent letter from FHA might give you some of the background.  Some brokers "back-door broker" fha loans to approved companies.  That's wrong.  The only crack to legally squeeze through is to act as t...

This is a post I published earlier this year after the Fed cut rates and everyone got excited that mortgage rates would be headed down. Since many didn't see it the first time (on accounta' people are saying "yippee, mortgage rates are coming down now"), thought it might make some sense to re-pos...

Higher Credit Scores? Tighter Money? Is money getting tighter? Do you need higher credit scores? I've heard lately that credit is getting tougher to get. Even if your scores are in the 800's. However, I'm trying to figure out if this is for stuff like department store credit, or if it's actually ...